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19.7k PhD programmes from all around the world

Forensic Sciences

The Forensic Sciences degree program at Oklahoma State University will focus on the need of our students to pursue advanced courses beyond the master’s-level and provide an opportunity for students to possess a credential that is respected within both their professional discipline, as well as the legal community.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
9 years$20,786/yr
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

African Languages (Research)

This African Languages (Research) programme is offered by the Department of African Languages within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,464/yr
Stockholm University
Stockholm, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Classical Languages

The Classical Languages programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in ancient Greek and Latin texts through linguistic and philological analysis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Dalarna University
Borlänge, Sweden

Educational Work

As a Research in Educational Work doctoral student at Dalarna University, your work will contribute to the development of knowledge about professional educational practice at all levels of education, from preschool to higher education.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Learning Sciences

This Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Learning Sciences degree at Rutgers University prepares students for investigating contexts and processes of learning and teaching in a variety of in-school and out-of-school settings. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
University of Central Florida
Orlando, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner

The Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Central Florida prepares nurses at the highest level of practice for the current health care environment.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$22,988/yr
University of Szeged4,5(42)
Szeged, Hungary Top 4% in Worldwide

Physics

The Doctoral School of Physics at the University of Szeged is based on the research fields: astrophysics, biophysics, laser physics, optics, Radiology and nuclear medicine, solid state physics and laser-matter interaction, theoretical and mathematical physics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$11,529/yr
Queensland University of Technology4,6(5)
Brisbane, Australia +1 Top 1% in Worldwide

Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted By Faculty of Health)

The Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted By Faculty of Health) at Queensland University of Technology  challenges candidates to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the field by developing new ideas, or new ways of approaching existing problems.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$26,564/yr
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Systems Engineering

The PhD in Systems Engineering at the University of Virginia is an advanced graduate degree for students wishing to contribute to knowledge creation through independent, original, cutting-edge research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$34,302/yr
The Open University UK
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Smart Energy Systems

Spurred by the recent and ongoing growth of renewable generation in the electricity system there is much current interest in ‘smart’ electricity distribution grids. This Smart Energy Systems programme is offered at The Open University UK.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$17,151/yr
University of Gothenburg
Göteborg, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology and Work Science

The Sociology and Work Science programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in social structures, working life, and contemporary societal change.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Drexel University
Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Community Health and Prevention

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Community Health and Prevention at Drexel University will prepare doctoral-level public health graduates who have a broad-based, systemic understanding of public health scholarship related to the social and behavioral determinants of health and illness, and the ability to conduct original research to advance this understanding to benefit the public’s health. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$21,345/yr
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Economics

The Economics program at the University of California, Riverside provides students a comprehensive training in modern economic theory, empirical techniques and policy evaluations as well as opportunities to take courses in a wide range of areas of specialization.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$9,620/yr
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Geology

The PhD Geology program from The University of Alabama requires a minimum of 48 hours of coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree, participation in the graduate seminar (four semesters), and a dissertation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$34,542/yr
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

History and Sociology of Technology and Science

The History and Sociology of Technology and Science doctoral degree program at Georgia Institute of Technology trains exceptionally qualified students for a variety of professional careers.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$5,738/yr
University of California, Davis
Davis, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Animal Behavior

The Animal Behavior Graduate Group at University of California, Davis is targeted toward students who are interested in understanding the adaptive and evolutionary bases of animal behavior.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$30,691/yr
University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

Linguistics

Linguistics is the scientific and systematic study of language. Language is probably unique to human experience, and so it has interested people throughout history. You’ve probably thought about it, too. We offer a Linguistics degree at the University of Otago.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$24,154/yr

Philosophy

The Philosophy course at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski provides instruction in all major areas of Western Philosophy; besides, the doctoral dissertation can be written on a topic from Eastern Philosophy as well - an expert in this field will be appointed as the supervisor. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$5,707/yr
University of Manitoba4,2(107)
Winnipeg, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Dental Medicine

The Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD/PhD) at the University of Manitoba is a joint program which prepares students to undertake leadership roles in dental research and education.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$4,353/yr

Global Ethics

Conduct your own Global Ethics research with the support of experts from the Department of Philosophy from University of Birmingham. Explore key ethical issues that have a real-world impact on people's lives. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,575/yr