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19.6k PhD programmes from all around the world

University of South Florida4,3(24)
Tampa, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Social Work

The Social Work degree program at the University of South Florida leads to the preparation of future scholars and educators to advance social justice and vulnerability issues.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$19,980/yr
Eastern Mediterranean University4,1(69)
Famagusta, Northern Cyprus Top 4% in Worldwide

Business Administration

This Business Administration programme at Eastern Mediterranean University admits students who are interested in pursuing research mainly in areas related to marketing, human resources and organizational behaviour, and entrepreneurship.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3½ years$3,765/yr
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)4,1(19)
Sydney, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Global

The Global course from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) gives you the opportunity to work with experts and fellow researchers across the world, giving you access to international networks and experience from the start.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Essex4,4(36)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Journalism

Benefit from the commitment to interdisciplinary research, connecting the research strengths in journalism to fields such as creative writing, politics, and human rights. Learn more at the Journalism programme from University of Essex.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,694/yr
University of Helsinki4,5(46)
Helsinki, Finland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Economics

The Economics PhD programme from the University of Helsinki belongs to the Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Loughborough University4,4(34)
Loughborough, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Loughborough University offers exciting and industry-relevant research opportunities across a range of areas including energy, health, security, and sustainability.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$38,402/yr
Cornell University4,3(27)
Ithaca, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Neurobiology

Requirements for the Ph.D. degree include a minimum one semester of teaching experience, a survey course in neurobiology behavior, and an annual meeting of the Special Committee. The field has no formal language requirement, but one can be imposed by the student's Special Committee. The Neurobiology program is offered by Cornell University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$20,800/yr
Newcastle University4,3(57)
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Microbiology (Medical Sciences)

Microbiology (Medical Sciences) is a well-funded research area at Newcastle University. This creates a vibrant and dynamic environment for postgraduate study.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$42,833/yr
Case Western Reserve University4,7(9)
Cleveland Heights, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Macromolecular Science

In Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Macromolecular Science—the nation’s first standalone polymer science department—we’re focused on leading the field forward. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 yearsTuition not available
University of Pennsylvania4,0(1)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

History of Art

The History of Art doctoral program at the University of Pennsylvania provides students with broad training in the history of art and its critical approaches, yet also focused training in their selected fields.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$44,792/yr
University of North Dakota4,0(26)
Grand Forks, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Electrical Engineering

The Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the University of North Dakota offers a customizable curriculum. You'll develop the expertise to research and design a variety of electrical-based technologies and advances. And, for those seeking a career in higher education, the electrical engineering doctoral program provides a clear path.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$27,562/yr
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn3,8(8)
Olsztyn, Poland Top 7% in Worldwide

Food and Nutrition Technology

The Food and Nutrition Technology program at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn is dedicated to doctoral students interested in the deepening their knowledge on and implementing innovative technical and technological tools aimed at improving food quality and the impact of nutrition on the human health.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)4,3(7)
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia Top 4% in Worldwide

Extreme Computing

KAUST ranked #1 in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2023. The Extreme Computing program offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)  offers superb research facilities; generous, assured research funding; and internationally competitive salaries.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Bath Spa University4,3(16)
Online

Story Foundry By Publication (Distance Learning)

This Story Foundry By Publication (Distance Learning) degree at the Bath Spa University encourages innovative and interdisciplinary forms of practice with a narrative or story-based focus.

Ph.D. Full-time Online
3 years$25,720/yr
University of Jyväskylä4,1(7)
Jyväskylä, Finland Top 3% in Worldwide

Psychology

University of Jyväskylä offers the Psychology programme. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,3(27)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Slavic Languages

The objective of doctoral education in Slavic Languages at the University of Gothenburg is partly to provide in-depth knowledge within the respective language area and partly to provide the skills in research methodology that are required in order to carry out a major research task and report the results in a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Virginia4,7(3)
Charlottesville, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Physiology

An interdisciplinary approach employing advanced methods of molecular biology and structural biophysics is the hallmark of modern scientific research, whether fundamental, clinical or translational. We offer a Physiology degree at the University of Virginia. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$34,302/yr
Northwestern University4,5(18)
Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Physical Therapy and Public Health

The Physical Therapy and Public Health program at Northwestern University is available to physical therapy students in the Feinberg School of Medicine. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$9,344/yr
University of Southampton4,3(25)
Southampton, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Gerontology

Join our community of Gerontology researchers at University of Southampton, and help us contribute to a better understanding of the experience of ageing amongst different groups and societies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$26,989/yr
University of East Anglia4,5(14)
Norwich, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Film, Television and Media Studies

The Film, Television and Media Studies PhD course from University of East Anglia students are committed to improving the understanding of how media impacts culture and society today, globally and nationally, as well as locally and in the community. Our postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research groups, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,098/yr