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19.9k PhD programmes from all around the world

Creative Writing

The Creative Writing MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University offers you the opportunity to develop a substantial, original piece of creative work and a related academic thesis. Our supervision expertise, partnerships and passion for creative writing offers you an energetic, creative and well-resourced research culture to immerse yourself in.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$32,343/yr
Sciences Po4,2(42)
Paris, France Top 15% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology program at Sciences Po provides both theoretical and practical sociological research and analytical skills, as well as high-level expertise in various methodological tools.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree

Composition

This Composition programme from Cardiff University, offers an opportunity to study with leading composers with internationally regarded expertise and experience in contemporary music composition.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,101/yr
Walden University4,4(9)
Online

Reading, Literacy, and Assessment (Non-Licensure)

We offer additional services to Reading, Literacy, and Assessment (Non-Licensure) students at Walden University to help you achieve your goals while balancing work, life, and other priorities.

Ph. D. Part-time Online
2 years, 9 monthsTuition not available

Physics

The Physics course at University of Canterbury aims to understand the behaviour of matter and energy from the scale of subatomic particles to that of the Universe itself. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$4,810/yr
University of Washington4,2(44)
Seattle, United States Top 0.4% in Worldwide

Mechanical Engineering

At the University of Washington, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$39,204/yr
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.2% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development

Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development at the University of Pennsylvania is a doctoral program exploring the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of human development within the context of culture, education, and social policy. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$44,792/yr
University of Melbourne4,1(71)
Melbourne, Australia Top 0.4% in Worldwide

Engineering and IT

Make your own research contribution with the Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering and IT) at University of Melbourne. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$44,692/yr
Södertörn University4,6(5)
Stockholm, Sweden

Environmental Studies

The Environmental Studies programme offered by Södertörn University develops advanced research expertise in human–environment interactions and sustainability processes.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Luleå University of Technology4,5(6)
Luleå, Sweden Top 15.7% in Worldwide

Chemistry of Interfaces

The research discipline Chemistry of Interfaces at Luleå University of Technology uses spectroscopy and potentiometry to study surface adsorption processes in various applications.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Vanderbilt University4,8(4)
Nashville, United States Top 1.5% in Worldwide

Mechanical Engineering

Each program is tailored to the individual student's interest, in consultation with his or her major professor, in a format specified by the department. The program in Mechanical Engineering is offered by Vanderbilt University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
Purdue University4,5(27)
West Lafayette, United States Top 1.2% in Worldwide

Philosophy and Literature

The Purdue University Special Doctoral Program in Philosophy and Literature offers an interdisciplinary course of study on the graduate level leading to the Ph.D. degree. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$29,194/yr
University of Central Florida3,8(34)
Orlando, United States Top 6.2% in Worldwide

Environmental Engineering

The Environmental Engineering program at the University of Central Florida focuses on pollution control and prevention, and the correction of pollution effects on natural and manmade environments.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$22,988/yr
Queen's University3,5(6)
Kingston, Canada Top 3.8% in Worldwide

Rehabilitation and Health Leadership

The Rehabilitation and Health Leadership program fromQueen's University is designed to produce purposeful, inspirational and effective ‘leader scholars’ who advance rehabilitation and health in canada and beyond.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$4,060/yr
The University of Edinburgh4,1(149)
Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Infection and Immunity

 The Infection and Immunity research programmes from The University of Edinburgh aims to enhance understanding of the mechanisms of host defence against infection, and translate this understanding into prevention and treatment.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$46,128/yr
University of Pittsburgh4,0(7)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Critical European Culture Studies

Critical European Culture Studies at the University of Pittsburgh is a selective, rigorous, and forward-thinking investigation of the various languages, literatures, and cultures of Europe with a foundational focus on the idea of Europe.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$43,804/yr

Human Rights, Society, and Multi-Level Governance

The Joint Doctorate (PhD) in Human Rights, Society, and Multi-Level Governance from University of Nicosia is an existing three-year, interdisciplinary, joint academic programme managed by the University of Padova in Italy, the University of Zagreb in Croatia, Western Sydney University in Australia and Panteion University, Athens in Greece. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Rovira i Virgili University4,1(38)
Tarragona, Spain Top 8.2% in Worldwide

Tourism and Leisure

The Tourism and Leisure course from Rovira i Virgili University aims to train students to become researchers and professionals who are able to provide new concepts, new tools of analysis and new and innovative solutions to academic organisations and tourist and leisure destinations and corporations.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$858/yr
Monash University4,2(82)
Clayton, Australia +1 Top 0.6% in Worldwide

Education

A PhD in Education at Monash University takes the form of the Monash Doctoral Program – a PhD for the 21st century. The program enables you to complete extensive, independent research on an agreed topic under the supervision of at least two expert academics.  

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,516/yr
Kansas State University4,4(32)
Manhattan, United States Top 8.2% in Worldwide

Security Studies

The graduate program in Security Studies at Kansas State University is a rigorous, interdisciplinary program intended to prepare its students for careers in research, teaching, and security and international affairs through a broad  exploration of social science and historical methodologies as well as topics relating to security issues.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$32,130/yr