Doctoral Programs (Regular Ph.D)
* Program Overview: Scholar-focused, research-driven online doctoral degrees structured for candidates producing original dissertation work in international policy, law, business, and technology.
* Duration & Credits: 3 Years (Directed Research, Online Coursework, and Dissertation Defense).
* Core Research Fields:
School of Technology, AI & Data Policy
Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence Policy & Ethics
Ph.D. in Data Science, Privacy & Cyber Law
Ph.D. in Digital Governance & Technological Innovation
Ph.D. in Computational Social Science & Big Data
Ph.D. in Software Architecture & Intelligent Systems
School of Global Governance, Diplomacy & Peace Building
Ph.D. in Global Governance & International Relations
Ph.D. in Human Rights Advocacy & Transnational Law
Ph.D. in Peace, Diplomacy & Conflict Resolution
Ph.D. in Sustainable Public Policy & State Governance
Ph.D. in Transnational Security & Counter-Terrorism Studies
Ph.D. in International Humanitarian Law & Justice
School of Business Administration & Economics
Ph.D. in Strategic Leadership & Organizational Behavior
Ph.D. in International Business & Global Market Economics
Ph.D. in Sustainable Finance, FinTech & Economic Policy
Ph.D. in Supply Chain Resilience & Global Logistics
Ph.D. in Corporate Governance, Innovation & ESG
Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise Development
School of Social Sciences, Media & Human Behavior
Ph.D. in Applied Psychology & Behavioral Economics
Ph.D. in Digital Media Studies, Misinformation & Society
Ph.D. in Sociology & Cross-Border Migration Studies
Ph.D. in International Development & Poverty Alleviation
Ph.D. in Public Relations & Strategic Risk Communication
School of Environment, Health & Educational Leadership
Ph.D. in Climate Change Policy, Governance & Resilience
Ph.D. in Global Public Health Policy & System Management
Ph.D. in Environmental Law & Natural Resource Economics
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Digital Distance Learning
Ph.D. in Disaster Risk Reduction & Humanitarian Response
Ph.D. in Higher Education Management & Policy
Ph.D. in Sustainability Science & Circular Economy
Ph.D. in Bioethics & Global Health Law
Entry & Admission Requirements:
* Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited or recognized institution.
* Submission of a 1,500-word preliminary Research Proposal alongside academic transcripts, professional CV, and two recommendation letters.
Fee Structure & Stripe Payment:
* Application Fee (Non-Refundable): $100 USD
* Total Tuition Fee: $6,000 USD (Payable in annual installments of $2,000/year across 3 years)
4. Step-by-Step Payment & Enrollment Process (Via Stripe)
IPPU processes all global financial operations—including application processing and tuition fees—strictly through Stripe to ensure real-time verification and secure encryption.
* Step 1: Application Submission & Assessment
Submit the online application via the IPPU portal and clear the non-refundable Application Fee via the integrated Stripe gateway. The Academic Admissions Committee evaluates the dossier within 3 to 5 business days.
* Step 2: Issuance of Admission Offer & Invoice
Upon approval, candidates receive an official Admission Offer Letter along with a digital Fee Invoice containing a direct, personalized Stripe payment link.
* Step 3: Fee Payment via Stripe
Candidates execute payment through Stripe, which supports:
* Major International Debit/Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB)
* Digital Wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
* Direct International Bank Transfers (supported via Stripe Rails)
* Step 4: Automated Clearance & LMS Portal Activation
Upon successful Stripe authorization, an automated digital receipt is generated. The Executive Secretariat issues the official Enrollment Certificate and dispatches login credentials for the Learning Management System (LMS) within 24 hours.