The PhD Programme in Political Science is a three-year postgraduate course offered by the Department of Political Science at the University of Pisa. Established in 1343, the University of Pisa is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Italy, with a longstanding tradition of excellence in education and research. A marked interdisciplinary vocation distinguishes the Department of Political Science, with scholars active in the fields of social, political, and international studies who play an active role in the PhD programme.