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19.6k PhD programmes from all around the world

Columbia University4,2(33)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies

The idea of the Orient has changed and been deconstructed by Columbia’s own faculty, but Columbia’s eminence has never wavered. The Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies program is offered by Columbia University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$56,840/yr
Brigham Young University4,7(25)
Provo, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Law

The J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University offers a course of graduate professional study leading to the juris doctorate (JD) degree. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$17,344/yr
University of Canterbury3,9(16)
Christchurch, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

Astronomy

Astronomy and astrophysics are concerned with the study of the nature and distribution of matter and radiation throughout all time and space in the Universe. The Astronomy course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,016/yr
Southern Medical University
Acheng, China Top 3% in Worldwide

Pharmacy

The main training objectives and requirements of the Pharmacy programme from the Southern Medical University are strong clinical skills, clinical scientific research ability and master the theory and technology of modern medical science.

Doctorate Full-time On-campus
3 years$7,342/yr
Lovely Professional University4,5(11)
Phagwara, India Top 5% in Worldwide

Geospatial Information Science and Technology

The Geospatial Information Science and Technology program from Lovely Professional University emphasizes on off-the-shelf research to create new knowledge and explore future challenges. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,900/yr
Cardiff University4,7(115)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Mathematics

The Mathematics degree delivered by Cardiff University aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in the academic world, or to pursue a variety of other opportunities in which a strong mathematical background is important.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3½ years$35,587/yr
Bangor University4,6(23)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The Linguistics programme from Bangor University has been taught since the 1960s, making this department one of the first linguistics departments in the UK. They are a vibrant, accessible, friendly department with staff committed to providing an excellent doctoral student experience and strong academic support for the duration of your studies.  

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$25,991/yr
King's College London4,2(56)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Nursing Research

Our focus in the Nursing Research programme from King's College London is on training the healthcare leaders and researchers of the future, with a strong commitment to providing postgraduate programmes of the highest quality.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 Blended
3 years$40,305/yr
Kingston University4,2(44)
London, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Business

On the Business course at Kingston University you will develop advanced research skills and professional credibility. You'll work with leading academics, access excellent resources, and explore real-world business challenges in your chosen field.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,991/yr
Comenius University Bratislava4,0(48)
Bratislava, Slovakia Top 4% in Worldwide

Pharmacology

The graduate of the Pharmacology from Comenius University Bratislava shall master the scientific methods of research in study program Pharmacology focusing on research and development of new biologically active molecules, new mechanisms of action of known biologically active molecules and identification of new pharmacological targets.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$1,162/yr
Erasmus University Rotterdam4,4(21)
Rotterdam, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Management

The Erasmus University Rotterdam Full-time PhD Programme in Management and Economics is a fully-funded, English-based programme focused on developing and nurturing international academic talent.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsFree
Sunway University4,2(13)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Top 3% in Worldwide

Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability Science and Technology

This novel Doctor in Philosophy in Sustainability Science and Technology programme from Sunway University aims to produce leaders in academia and industry through its multi-disciplinary approach to sustainability. Graduates will be equipped with quantitative and qualitative analytical skills necessary to formulate and champion technological solutions to global sustainability issues.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$14,829/yr
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)4,2(20)
Baltimore Highlands, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Environmental Engineering

The Environmental Engineering PhD programme from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is substantially heavier in research compared with the MS degree and is geared towards successfully mastering a body of skills and knowledge in preparation for a career as an independent scholar.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$26,838/yr
Regent University4,7(3)
Online

Advanced Educational Leadership

Regent University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Advanced Educational Leadership is designed for students who wish to advance their careers as educational leaders. 

Ph.D. Part-time Online
7 years$7,848/yr
The Open University UK4,1(97)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Literacy and Social Justice

The Literacy and Social Justice research area at The Open University UK is located in the School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,934/yr
Robert Gordon University4,3(17)
Aberdeen, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide

End-of-Life Decision-Making - Balancing Rights and Views on Assisted Dying

We offer a End-of-Life Decision-Making - Balancing Rights and Views on Assisted Dying degree at the Robert Gordon University. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2½ years$23,312/yr
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(54)
Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Islamic Studies

The Ph.D. program in Islamic Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is designed primarily for students preparing for an academic career. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$36,297/yr
Tufts University4,1(70)
Medford, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Human-Robot Interaction

Human-Robot Interaction is an interdisciplinary effort aimed at understanding and improving all aspects of interactions between humans and robots. This program is offered at Tufts University.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$10,148/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(60)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

This Sociology degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,586/yr
University of Wisconsin Madison3,8(6)
Madison, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Nursing Practice - Adult, gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Nursing Practice - Adult, gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist program at University of Wisconsin Madison is available for nurses with a baccalaureate degree in nursing (post-B.S. option) and nurses with a master’s degree in nursing practice (post-M.S. option).

Ph. D. Part-time Blended
3 years$25,732/yr