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University of Pisa4,1(80)

Pisa, Italy Top 2% in Worldwide

Legal Sciences

This Legal Sciences programme PhD degree from University of Pisa aims at developing the students’ aptitude for research in the covered fields of law, by offering lectures and seminars as well as encouraging both individual research and discussions with professors belonging to the doctoral board.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of Lincoln

Lincoln, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Theoretical Physics

Students in the Theoretical Physics programme from the University of Lincoln can benefit from specialist computational facilities, training programmes to enhance research skills, and support from dedicated academic supervisors.

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

2 years$25,317/yr

University of Pretoria4,1(60)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

New Testament Studies

The outcome of a New Testament Studies programme at University of Pretoria is highly specialised, research-based knowledge and expertise.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,634/yr

HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht3,9(14)

Utrecht, Netherlands

Health and Welfare

Have you completed your master’s degree and are you working, for example as a researcher, but want to carry on studying? Then the Health and Welfare professional doctorate programme offered at the HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht may be for you.

Doctorate Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

TU Dresden4,0(3)

Dresden, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

Bioengineering and Biomaterials

Bioengineering is the application of life science, physical science, mathematics and engineering principles to define and solve problems in biology, medicine, the environment, materials and other fields. This Bioengineering and Biomaterials programme is offered at TU Dresden.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3½ yearsFree

University of Birmingham4,0(2)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Shakespeare Studies

With the a Shakespeare Studies programme from University of Birmingham you'll join a community of scholars in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon and access the most comprehensive Shakespeare studies collection in the UK.

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

3 years$31,331/yr

VILNIUS TECH4,4(33)

Vilnius, Lithuania Top 6% in Worldwide

Research on emergency water treatment in the context of natural and anthropogenic disasters (Environmental Engineering)

The doctoral Research on emergency water treatment in the context of natural and anthropogenic disasters (Environmental Engineering) candidate position is available in Environmental Engineering faculty Department of Environment Protection and Water Engineering department at VILNIUS TECH.

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

4 years$14,509/yr

Lovely Professional University4,5(11)

Phagwara, India Top 5% in Worldwide

Planning

The Planning program from Lovely Professional University emphasizes on off-the-shelf research to create new knowledge and explore future challenges.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$3,900/yr

Boston University4,3(41)

Online Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music Education

The online Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music Education at Boston University is a collaborative program that prepares music educators for advancement in their field by developing and honing research skills, sharpening proficiency in teaching techniques, and producing a dissertation of publishable quality that introduces new knowledge designed to push the field of music education forward.

Ph. D. Part-time Online

7 years$33,382/yr

King's College London4,2(56)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Physics Research

We have a wide range of research opportunities in the Department of Physics Research at the King's College London, and so we recommend that you explore and identify research topics and academic staff in your area of interest.

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

3 years$43,400/yr

Walden University4,4(8)

Online

Education - Higher Education Leadership, Management and Policy

The PhD in Education - Higher Education Leadership, Management and Policy program from Walden University offers educators and administrators the opportunity to grow as scholars and innovators in higher education. Benefit from access to distinguished faculty members and student support services.

Ph.D. Part-time Online

3 years$22,216/yr

University of Copenhagen4,1(109)

Copenhagen, Denmark Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Copenhagen Bioscience

Thirty Copenhagen Bioscience PhD students at the University of Copenhagen have defended their theses so far – including, in 2023: Vivienne Mol, Anna Drozd and Justine Turlin. We look forward to celebrating more defenses in the coming months.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 yearsFree

UCL4,1(130)

London, United Kingdom +1 Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Mental Health Sciences

The Mental Health Sciences programme at University College London (UCL) is an opportunity for students to train in a wide range of fields relevant to mental health research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 yearsTuition not available

The University of Vermont4,0(1)

Burlington, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Computer Science

The Computer Science Department is hosted in the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS) at The University of Vermont.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$23,250/yr

Pablo de Olavide University4,6(18)

Sevilla, Spain Top 6% in Worldwide

Environment and Society

The Environment and Society programme is offered at the Pablo de Olavide University. Each PhD student will submit a research plan to the Academic Committee of the programme during the first academic year after enrolment. This research plan must be approved by the thesis supervisor and, where appropriate, the tutor.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

Case Western Reserve University4,7(9)

Cleveland Heights, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

English

Students admitted to the English PhD at Case Western Reserve University after completing an MA must complete 24 hours of coursework.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$55,584/yr

University at Buffalo4,1(17)

Fairfax, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Geological Sciences

The Geological Sciences program from the University at Buffalo focuses on advancing our understanding of earth and applying that knowledge to problems of societal importance.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$25,740/yr

Manchester Metropolitan University4,4(98)

Manchester, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Psychology

Do you want to advance or change your career, deepen your expertise in a topic, or expand your research and practical skills? Then the Psychology programme at Manchester Metropolitan University is for you!

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

3 years$30,139/yr

University of California, Berkeley4,3(63)

Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Materials Science and Engineering

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at University of California, Berkeley offers three graduate degree programs: the Master of Engineering (MEng), 5th Year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (BS/MS), and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$13,140/yr

University of West London4,4(37)

London, United Kingdom

Creative Writing

The Creative Writing course the University of West London gives you the opportunity to develop an original piece of writing (for example a novel, play, screenplay, radio drama) and an accompanying thesis, in which you connect this creative work to relevant theoretical, critical and historical thinking.

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

4 years$21,432/yr