The College of Gender Studies and Interdisciplinary Research at the University of Liberia is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program in Gender and Security Studies. The program registration procedures will commence on Monday, August 18, 2025, and conclude on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀:

=) The minimum entry requirement is a Master of Science Degree in Gender Studies, Peace Studies, Security Studies, or any of the courses in the Social Sciences from a recognized institution with a cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 3.25.
=) Candidates who have completed a specific degree needed to apply for the program and have not received evidence of their certificate can provide a copy of their clearance for graduation.
=) Candidates wishing to apply but have not obtained the specific degree needed to apply will participate in the short courses that will be introduced later.

𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:

1.) Curriculum Vitae (CV)/ Resume.
2.) Two Academic References.
3.) Research proposal that can be developed and defended (1,500-2,000 words).
4.) Copy of Transcripts and degree certificates. The original will be displayed before admission.
5.) Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in a related field from a recognized university and, should provide documentation indicating that they have earned such a degree before being shortlisted to sit an interview for the Ph.D. program.
6.) Applicants applying for the Ph.D. program must have accumulated a minimum of 3.25. GPA from their master’s degree.
7.) PhD candidates applying for the program must hold an official transcript.

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮:

• Academic background and performance.
• Research experience and potential.
• Quality of research proposal.
• References.

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀:

1.) Complete online application portal.
2.) Application review by the Admissions Committee, comprising.

• Chairperson: Director, Centre for Advanced Studies on Gender and Security.
• Secretariat: Dean, College of Gender Studies, and Inter-disciplinary Research.
• Members:
  i.) Representatives from the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
  ii.) Representatives from the Office of Graduate Studies.

3.) Shortlisted candidates notified via email and/or WhatsApp
4.) Final selection based on interview performance and application materials.

𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖

To complete the registration process, please visit the University of Liberia webpage and follow the provided links. Comprehensive information regarding the application procedures is available on the respective link.

For the PhD program, please click on the link, adhere to the instructions, and fulfill the requirements. Applicants may either download the form and submit a hard copy based on the instructions provided on the link.

Application Procedure

𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅.

For additional inquiries regarding the registration process, please get in touch with the following numbers:

📞 ‪+231-880-393-791‬/‪+231-770-263-484‬
📞 ‪+234-810-847-3009‬.

We look forward to welcoming all new students to an enriching academic journey in Gender and Security Studies.