South Asian University New Delhi Ph.D International Relation: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

1. A minimum of 17 years of regular education (12 years of regular schooling + a 3-year Bachelor’s degree and a 2-year Master’s degree or 4-year Bachelor’s degree + a 1 year Master’s degree in International Relations or related disciplines like Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, History, Philosophy, Linguistics, Mass Communications, Education, Geography, Law, Social Work, Development Studies, Criminology, Archaeology, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Post-Colonial Studies, English, Comparative Literature and Comparative Religious Studies) from an institution recognized by the government of any of the SAARC countries, with a minimum of 50% marks, or an equivalent grade.

2. Applicants who have not completed their Masters level course and are yet to appear for their last year/semester exam may also take the Entrance Test.However, their admission will be subject to their fulfilling the minimum eligibility criteria of the aggregate percentage of marks at the Masters level besides clearing the Entrance Test.

Admission will be in two phases.The first phase consists of an Entrance Test and the minimum marks required to clear the Entrance Test will be 50%.Those who are shortlisted for the second phase will have to submit a written research proposal, a statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation and face an interview.The final merit list will be prepared by totalling the marks obtained in both the phases.

Note- Fee Details:

1.  For Non-SAARC Students-

• Tuition fee- US$ 4500 per semester (US$ 9000 per year) for day scholars  & US$ 5100 per semester (US$ 10200 per year) for boarders
• Admission Fee- US$ 100 
• Security Deposit (Refundable)- US$ 100
• Students' Aid Fund- INR50 per semester

2. For SAARC Students-

• Security Deposit (Refundable)- US$ 100