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19.7k PhD programmes from all around the world

University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Economics

The PhD in Economics degree program at University of Texas at Dallas provides a cutting-edge education in economic theories and the development of a rigorous toolkit of mathematical and econometric techniques.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$21,202/yr
University of Essex4,2(97)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Management

The Integrated PhD Management (at The Colchester Campus) programme from University of Essex, provides a route to doctoral study if you do not have a Masters degree, or have little to no research training. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$26,265/yr

Physics and Astronomy

Join our rich and vibrant community of researchers in the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Southampton. Together we’re understanding the physics behind the fabric of the Universe and how it affects the world we observe.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$36,490/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(49)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Socio-Informatics

The Socio-Informatics programme at Stellenbosch University does not involve any formal lectures, class work or assessments (other than that of the dissertation itself). 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,509/yr
University of Kentucky3,4(5)
Lexington-Fayette, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Policy and Administration

The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration at University of Kentucky, a research, academic and service unit of the Graduate School, offers the Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration, the Master in Public Administration (MPA), the Master in Public Policy (MPP) degrees and the online Master of Public Financial Management.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$37,326/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(86)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Educational Leadership and Policy

The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy at University of British Columbia provides advanced preparation for education practitioners with leadership and policy responsibilities in both formal and nonformal settings.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
6 yearsTuition not available
University of Nottingham4,3(83)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Politics and International Relations

The School of Politics and International Relations at University of Nottingham has long been respected for the quality of its research and teaching. We have strong links with leading institutions in the UK and overseas and a diverse teaching team and student body.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,418/yr
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,3(4)
Urbana, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology

The Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology PEEC) at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is an interdepartmental program designed to provide individualized training in preparation for careers in these disciplines. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$32,204/yr
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence3,9(8)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Robotics

The goal of the Ph.D. program in Robotics from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence is to prepare the next generation of world-class researchers, industry leaders, academics, and educators in the field of robotics and autonomous systems.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Umea University4,4(15)
Umeå, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Media and Communication Studies

Doctoral Media and Communication Studies education at Umea University involves four years of full-time study, which includes a number of courses and a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Lund University4,5(49)
Lund, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology

Sociology at Lund University is a discipline analysing social relations and processes ranging from global and historical transformations to everyday relations, life history and formation of identities at an individual level. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
York St John University4,1(7)
York, United Kingdom

Education

Build essential knowledge and gain a prestigious doctoral qualification to escalate your career in Education and open up leadership opportunities with this degree at York St John University.

Ph. D. Part-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Liverpool4,5(64)
Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

The Department of English at University of Liverpool conducts research in three main areas: literature, language, and Creative Writing. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$33,884/yr
Pennsylvania State University4,2(17)
University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Business Administration

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in the Business Administration program at Pennsylvania State University offers advanced graduate education for students focused on research careers at leading business schools.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$24,336/full
Purdue University4,6(22)
West Lafayette, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Consumer Science

The Consumer Science graduate program at Purdue University offers world-class postgraduate programs for industry professionals seeking to move ahead in their careers and aspiring academics seeking to gain the knowledge and skills to be researchers and teachers.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$29,194/yr
European Institute of Management4,0(1)
Online

Healthcare Studies

The PhD in Healthcare Studies is a research-based doctoral programme that develops advanced expertise in healthcare systems, policy, management, and public health. It enables candidates to produce original research and contribute to academic and professional practice. The programme is fully online and flexible.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
3 years$15,001/yr
University of Essex4,2(97)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Government

The four-year PhD Government (with research and communication skills) course from University of Essex has been designed to support students who do not have English as a first language.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$26,265/yr
University of Washington4,2(39)
Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Business Administration

The PhD Program in Business Administration at the University of Washington is a research-based program designed to train scholars who will be knowledgeable about new developments on the frontiers of their discipline, capable of contributing to the advancement of knowledge relevant to business education and practice, and skillful in conveying this information to students and practitioners. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$33,171/yr

Automotive Systems Design

The Automotive Systems Design program from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) offers a technological designer program on a doctorate level for MSc graduates (or similar level) in the field of automotive technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, embedded systems, systems & control, applied physics, aerospace engineering, or similar.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
2 yearsFree
University of Tennessee Knoxville5,0(2)
Knoxville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Materials Science and Engineering

After one year in residence and with the approval of the faculty, a student may proceed directly to the doctoral program without completion of a master’s degree. The Materials Science and Engineering program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$32,288/yr