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19.7k PhD programmes from all around the world

History of Art and Archaeology

Undertaking this History of Art and Archaeology programme from SOAS University of London is an intense and personally rewarding experience. 

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,230/yr
University of Illinois at Chicago3,6(5)
Chicago, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Biomedical and Health Informatics

University of Illinois at Chicago’s PhD in Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI) prepares future academicians and healthcare industry leaders. Students will join those who are advancing new ideas to enable complex decision-making and promote health information technology. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$9,376/yr
The Open University UK4,1(97)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Strategic Management and Leadership

The Strategic Management and Leadership research cluster at The Open University UK addresses strategy research in its widest sense. We have an inclusive and broad perspective on strategic management and leadership.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,963/yr
University of Milano - Bicocca4,2(98)
Milano, Italy Top 2% in Worldwide

Computer Science

The main goal of the PhD program in Computer Science at University of Milano - Bicocca is to prepare highly qualified researchers to conduct research, work and teach in fundamental and applied topics of the discipline, to design and develop complex systems, innovative applications with ICT in different application domains. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Massachusetts Lowell5,0(1)
Lowell, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Applied Biology

The Ph.D. in Applied Biology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell integrates foundational areas of biology (e.g., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetics, Developmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology) with focused interdisciplinary biological research and preparation for career advancement.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,250/yr
Western University - Canada5,0(2)
London, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Geology

The scope of these research projects represents an enormous range of interests, from purely 'academic' to strongly 'applied' industrial and environmental topics. We offer a Geology degree at the Western University - Canada.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,734/yr
University of Gothenburg4,3(24)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Performance Practices

The doctoral subject Performance Practices at the University of Gothenburg explores issues with relevance to the field of performing art, artistic research, and society as a whole.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
New York University4,4(24)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

International Education

At New York University, you can prepare for a faculty position in comparative and International Education, or for a career as a professional educator in international and multinational settings.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
5 years$24,537/yr
The University of Alabama at Birmingham3,3(6)
Birmingham, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Developmental Psychology

If you enjoyed the research process as an undergraduate and have a strong interest in human development—and want to see how research can be applied in real-world settings—then it is time to think about a career in Developmental Psychology, with this PhD at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$35,046/yr

Philosophy

Philosophy at Lancaster University - Management School is pluralistic in approach and, where possible, we are open to engagement and collaboration with other disciplines and institutions. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Stellenbosch University4,4(49)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences

For the DSc degree at Stellenbosch University a number of advanced original research and/or creative work in Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences or Wood and Wood Products Sciences is required. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,410/yr
Heriot-Watt University4,4(40)
Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Accounting

The Accounting programme at Heriot-Watt University looks at the relationship between the accounting profession, governance and society and explores the nature and purpose of accounting institutions and practices, with a view to improving social well-being and stimulating greater accountability.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$26,458/yr
Swinburne University of Technology3,9(7)
Melbourne, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Law

As a Doctor of Philosophy in Law candidate at Swinburne University of Technology, you'll undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,009/yr
University of Sussex4,2(28)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Childhood and Youth

The PhD in Childhood and Youth Studies at the University of Sussex gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in an area of interdisciplinary interest and to hone advanced research skills.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,377/yr
Lund University4,5(46)
Lund, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Human Ecology

The Human Ecology programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in socio‑ecological systems and the interaction between human societies and environmental processes.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Orleans4,2(15)
Orléans, France Top 8% in Worldwide

Energy, Materials, Geosciences, Space Sciences

Co-accredited by the University of Orleans, the University of Tours and INSA Centre Val de Loire, the Energy, Materials, Geosciences, Space Sciences Doctoral School (EMSTU) has doctoral students carrying out their research in the 13 research units attached to the DS distributed over the Orleans, Tours, Bourges and Blois sites. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Colorado School of Mines5,0(1)
Golden, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering

With the Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering program of Colorado School of Mines, you will gain rigorous training at the interface of biology and mathematical, computational and engineering sciences to create innovative solutions to real-world problems. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$42,840/yr
Florida State University4,5(15)
Tallahassee, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Nursing Practice - Executive Health Systems Leadership

A Nursing Practice - Executive Health Systems Leadership (EHSL) at Florida State University focuses on leadership development, specifically for nurses across complex health and educational organizations. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
Swansea University4,3(46)
Swansea, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Cancer and Genomics

Cancer will affect half the population in the UK in the coming years, with many of those still dying of the disease because of late presentation and lack of therapeutic options. This Cancer and Genomics PhD is offered at Swansea University.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,180/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(187)
Bloomington, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Physics

Make way for the leaders, creatives, and groundbreakers of tomorrow with the Physics at Indiana University Bloomington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr