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19.0k PhD programmes from all around the world

Durham University4,3(37)
Durham, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology Department’s research activity at Durham University focuses on five main research themes, around which we organise research groups of staff and postgraduate researchers to share and develop research ideas and practices.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,945/yr
Emory University4,3(38)
Atlanta, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

French

The French Ph.D Program at Emory University provides an interdisciplinary and theoretically sophisticated approach to understanding how French and Francophone texts continue to make highly relevant and enduring contributions to many of the questions that are central to intellectual life and the culture of the future.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$48,800/yr
Florida State University4,4(380)
Tallahassee, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Composition

Gain a broad exposure to a wide range of musical repertoire and knowledge through required and elective Composition coursework offered at the Florida State University. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
Tampere University4,1(46)
Tampere, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Media, Communication and Performing Arts

The Doctoral Programme in Media, Communication and Performing Arts at Tampere University produces highly qualified experts and researchers to work in the fields of journalism, media research, game studies, communications, visual culture, audio research and the performing arts.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Mississippi3,8(4)
Oxford, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Second Language Acquisition

Study how humans acquire and use language while you train to be a future academic or career professional in the field with this Second Language Acquisition program at the University of Mississippi.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
9 years$30,150/yr
Pennsylvania State University4,4(38)
University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Geography

Pennsylvania State University's Department of Geography is committed to excellence in a full range of geographic skills with outstanding faculty who work closely with students to help them reach their full intellectual and professional potential.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)
Bloomington, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

We offer a doctoral degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at the Indiana University Bloomington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
Australian National University3,8(55)
Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Environment and Society

We offer exceptional research Environment and Society degrees at Australian National University. The Australian National University provides PhD candidates with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$39,098/yr
University of Plymouth4,2(102)
Plymouth, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

History

Take the opportunity to pursue an individual research project of your choosing full-time or part-time, with expert guidance and personal supervision from a member of the history team from the History degree at University of Plymouth. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$25,712/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(175)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Anatomical Pathology

This Anatomical Pathology degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,574/yr
Birkbeck, University of London4,1(37)
London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

History of Art

Birkbeck, University of London has an international reputation for its research in medieval, Renaissance and modern art. The university offers this PhD programme in History of Art.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$20,726/yr
Colorado School of Mines4,0(2)
Golden, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Space Resources

Want to learn how to identify, extract, and utilize resources beyond our planet? Join the Space Resources program at Colorado School of Mines. With the world’s first Space Resources graduate program, Mines prepares scientists, engineers, economists, entrepreneurs and policymakers to set the stage for a new era in space exploration and economic development.

Ph.D. Part-time On-campus +2
4 years$42,840/yr

PhD in Criminology

Go deeper into the explanations for crime and the workings of the criminal justice system. Study the characteristics of offenders and how criminal behaviour relates to a wide range of social factors with this PhD in Criminology degree at the Victoria University of Wellington. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Imperial4,2(46)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Chemistry

Studying for a PhD in the Department of Chemistry at Imperial will provide you with access to world-class research facilities as well as the opportunity to take advantage of the many transferable skills training courses that are offered both within the Department and at the Imperial. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$46,991/yr
Comenius University Bratislava3,9(98)
Bratislava, Slovakia Top 4% in Worldwide

Orthopaedics

The Orthopaedics research degree from Comenius University Bratislava is focused on studying Otrthopaedic surgery, pediatric orthopaedics, orthopaedic prosthetics, spinal surgery, rheumatology and traumatology of musculoskeletal system.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of New South Wales4,2(33)
Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Management

The aim of the Management at the University of New South Wales is to train you with the skills to identify, analyse and solve problems using original academic research in this field.  

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$23,075/yr
University of Essex4,1(86)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Social Work

The PhD in Social Work from  University of Essex offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in a variety of social and health contexts.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,456/yr
University of Gothenburg4,1(62)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Earth Sciences

The Earth Sciences programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Earth systems, climate change, natural resources, and environmental processes.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Lund University4,4(106)
Lund, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Applied Microbiology

The Applied Microbiology programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in microbial systems for industrial, environmental, and biomedical applications.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Nevada, Reno4,1(13)
Reno, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Geography

The Ph.D. in Geography at University of Nevada, Reno is a specialized, research-focused degree that prepares students for professional careers in academia, government, private industry and non-profit sectors – with alumni represented in each of these. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$6,678/yr