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19.0k PhD programmes from all around the world

University of Oxford4,1(120)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Archaeology

The DPhil in Archaeology at the University of Oxford provides students with the opportunity to pursue substantial independent research across a wide range of periods and subjects, including British, European, African, and Asian archaeology, and in theoretical aspects of the discipline.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$42,478/yr

The University of Exeter4,3(111)

Exeter, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Lusophone Studies

Through the Lusophone Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter all students have a primary and a secondary supervisor who provide regular, high quality advice, support and direction in their academic endeavours. You will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of research.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$32,087/yr

University of Tennessee Knoxville4,5(15)

Knoxville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology

Students who have passed the comprehensive examination in the PhD program and have completed at least 30 credit hours of approved course work for graduate credit, at least two-thirds of which must be at or above the 500-level, may petition the department for award of a master’s degree. The Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$32,288/yr

The University of Arizona4,2(47)

Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Planetary Sciences

The Department of Planetary Sciences from The University of Arizona offers multidisciplinary research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in Planetary Sciences. The department also offers a graduate minor in Planetary Sciences and administers a graduate minor in Astrobiology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$23,400/yr

University of Saskatchewan4,1(41)

Saskatoon, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Chemical Engineering

This Chemical Engineering research-based program at University of Saskatchewan will allow you to conduct original research with access to state-of-the-art facilities, research centres, and labs.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$3,941/yr

University of Plymouth4,3(106)

Plymouth, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Law

The Law course at University of Plymouth welcomes proposals for original research to inform the understanding of law and policy in doctrinal, applied, comparative or socio-legal contexts.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$23,035/yr

University of Pittsburgh4,1(7)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Hispanic Languages and Literatures

The University of Pittsburgh's graduate program in Hispanic Languages and Literatures is one of the top graduate programs in Latin American literature and cultural studies in the United States.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$47,378/yr

Washington State University4,5(36)

Pullman, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Educational Leadership

The program for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education with a specialization in Educational Leadership at Washington State University is intended to prepare scholars and researchers and focuses on developing and applying theoretical and research knowledge and skills to the field of leadership studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$15,109/yr

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)4,3(61)

Delft, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Engineering Structures

The Department of Engineering Structures (ES) at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) studies civil engineering structures and infrastructure. The aim is to develop resilient, smart and sustainable (infra) structures, which meet the societal demands in transportation, energy transition and sustainable reuse.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$3,213/yr

University of California, Riverside4,8(8)

Riverside, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology

Our Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology curriculum at the University of California, Riverside emphasizes comprehensive and interdisciplinary training in experimental biology at the molecular, cellular and organismal levels, coupled with acquisition of the laboratory skills necessary to generate new knowledge as a research scientist.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5½ years$9,620/yr

University of Hawaii at Manoa4,1(19)

Honolulu, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Kinesiology

The Kinesiology track at University of Hawaii at Manoa prepares students to work as leaders in a broad range of career pursuits related to the diverse fields of professional practice in the field of Kinesiology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

7 years$44,864/yr

University of Nicosia4,2(157)

Nicosia, Cyprus Top 8% in Worldwide

Biological Sciences

The PhD in Biological Sciences programme from University of Nicosia is a rigorous, research-intensive programme designed to cultivate independent scientific inquiry and innovation.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$6,029/yr

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids4,0(1)

Dresden, Germany

International Max Planck Research School for Chemistry and Physics of Quantum Materials

The International Max Planck Research School for Chemistry and Physics of Quantum Materials program at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids is a tri-institutional collaboration of the university, Technische Universität Dresden and the University of St Andrews.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3½ yearsTuition not available

University of Nottingham Ningbo China3,7(3)

Ningbo, China

Programme in School of Education and English

The Programme in School of Education and English offers flexible supervision between the University of Nottingham Ningbo China and the University of Nottingham (UK).

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$19,342/yr

Colorado State University4,1(105)

Fort Collins, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Human Dimensions of Natural Resources

The Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources from Colorado State University offers a research-based graduate program that is designed to educate and develop professionals in social science aspects of natural resources issues.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

$31,556/yr

University of Cambridge4,4(57)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Development Studies

Through the Development Studies course from the University of Cambridge all students will take a compulsory Research Methods course in the first year. Students are also encouraged to attend a wide range of seminars and other events organised by the Centre of Development Studies and departments throughout the University, such as the Social Sciences Research Methods Centre.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$44,903/yr

University of British Columbia4,2(211)

Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Integrated Studies In Land and Food Systems

The doctoral (PhD) program in Integrated Studies In Land and Food Systems from University of British Columbia creates opportunities for students to develop and strengthen research capabilities and advanced knowledge.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$7,166/yr

University of Nevada, Las Vegas4,0(21)

Las Vegas, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Educational Psychology and Juris Doctor

The dual Educational Psychology and Juris Doctor program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas prepares participants to meaningfully combine legal and psychological approaches to education and advocacy.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$26,658/yr

University of Nevada, Reno4,1(15)

Reno, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Cognitive and Brain Sciences

All graduate students in the Cognitive and Brain Sciences Program at University of Nevada, Reno receive hands-on training in state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience approaches including psychophysics, eye-tracking, electroencephalography, magnetic resonance imaging, transcranial direct current stimulation, functional near-infrared spectroscopy, and patient-based research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3½ yearsTuition not available

University of Birmingham4,2(50)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology

Join the Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology degree at the University of Birmingham and have access to a wide range of specialists in a vibrant and engaged research community.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$30,189/yr