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Doctorate/ph.D. programs

What are Doctorate/Ph.D. programs?

Transformative Research for Africa and the World

The Doctoral Program (Ph.D.) at AWA-IU is a Bac+8 advanced research degree focused on scientific innovation, methodological rigor, and social impact. Designed to cultivate leading researchers, international experts, scholar-practitioners, and change-makers, our program empowers candidates to produce critical knowledge that advances sustainable development, peace, and human dignity.

Key Features of Doctoral Program

Program Objectives

Produce an original, rigorous doctoral thesis
Develop advanced scientific and analytical competencies
Cultivate African and global intellectual leadership
Decolonize knowledge systems and drive innovation across STEM, social sciences, and humanities
Offer flexible academic pathways for professionals and diaspora scholars

Why Choose AWA-IU?

Global network of scholars and practitioners
Collaborative doctoral seminars and interdisciplinary dialogue
Personalized mentorship and research support
Funding opportunities for publications and international conferences
Africa-centered research with global relevance

Admission Requirements

Master’s degree (M2) or equivalent in a relevant field
Research proposal approved by AWA-IU’s Scientific Committee
Open to international, professional, and interdisciplinary profiles

Duration

3–5 years (full-time or part-time)

Format

On-campus, hybrid, or fully remote

Languages

French, English, or bilingual

Activities

Research seminars, academic publications, conferences, thesis development

Supervision

Dedicated advisors approved by AWA-IU’s Scientific Committee

Doctoral Research Areas at AWA-IU

Social Sciences, Peace & Development

Ph.D. in Peace, Governance & Sustainable Development
Ph.D. in Local Development & Civic Engagement
Ph.D. in International Relations & African Geopolitics
Ph.D. in Applied Development Sciences

Law, Justice & Society

Ph.D. in Business Law & Taxation
Ph.D. in Health Law & Bioethics
Ph.D. in International Humanitarian Law & Human Rights
Ph.D. in Social Justice, Public Policy & Societal Transformation

Health & Social Sciences

Ph.D. in Public Health & Epidemiology
Ph.D. in Community Health & Prevention
Ph.D. in Intercultural Psychology & Mental Health
Ph.D. in Sociology of Health & Social Inequalities

Humanities, Theology & Spirituality

Ph.D. in African Philosophy, Critical Thought & Ethics
Ph.D. in Protestant Theology, Cultures & Mission
Ph.D. in Catholic Theology, Spirituality & Social Justice
Ph.D. in Religious Anthropology & Cultural Pluralism

Digital Sciences & Technologies

Ph.D. in Applied Computer Science & Intelligent Systems
Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Digital Sovereignty & Tech Ethics
Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation
Ph.D. in Applied Statistics, Big Data & Decision Science

Exact & Applied Sciences

Ph.D. in Physics: Energy, Environment & Modeling
Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, Health & Sustainability
Ph.D. in Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
Ph.D. in Fundamental Physics & Emerging Technologies

Others

Ph.D. in Applied Social Sciences
Ph.D. in Sociology
Ph.D. in International Relations & Political Science
Ph.D. in Development Studies
Ph.D. in Development Economics
Ph.D. in Applied Journalism
Ph.D. in International Communication
Ph.D. in Communication for Development
Ph.D. in Social Communication & Artificial Intelligence
Ph.D. in Development Economics

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