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19.7k PhD programmes from all around the world

Columbia University4,3(31)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Genetics and Development

The Genetics and Development Program from Columbia University provides a broad, solid education in genetics and animal development, with rigorous training in critical thinking and experimental design. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$56,840/yr
University of Illinois at Chicago3,6(5)
Chicago, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Biomedical and Health Informatics

University of Illinois at Chicago’s PhD in Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI) prepares future academicians and healthcare industry leaders. Students will join those who are advancing new ideas to enable complex decision-making and promote health information technology. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$9,376/yr
University of Pennsylvania4,0(1)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Applied Mathematics and Computational Science

The educational aim of this Applied Mathematics and Computational Science program at the University of Pennsylvania is to provide well-rounded training for careers in research, teaching or industrial work in which advanced mathematics, or large scale computation is used in an essential way.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$44,792/yr
University of Pennsylvania4,0(1)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World

The Graduate Group in the Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World at the University of Pennsylvania trains students for careers in the art and archaeology of Classical and Near Eastern Civilizations.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$44,792/yr
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill4,5(8)
Chapel Hill, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Pathobiology and Translational Science

The Pathobiology and Translational Science program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers outstanding graduate level training in the mechanisms of disease and translational research, leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pathology. Experimental pathologists apply methods of cellular and molecular biology to study interactions of etiologic agents with cellular macromolecules. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$29,422/yr
Georgia State University4,4(47)
Atlanta, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Educational Policy Studies

The Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies at Georgia State University allows students to examine the philosophy and practice of education and to develop skills in both the methodology and the study of educational practice.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$32,332/yr
Keele University5,0(3)
Keele, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy related research at Keele University is aimed at optimising independence and quality of life, health and exercise programmes, measurement and modelling, service evaluation and the role of assistive technology.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,573/yr
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences4,7(3)
Skara, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide

Aquatic Resources

Doctoral students at the Department of Aquatic Resources at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences work with issues such as how changes in climate and environment affect fish and fisheries, population and ecosystem dynamics and invasive species.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Kentucky3,4(5)
Lexington-Fayette, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics

The Ph.D. program in Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics from University of Kentucky is designed to prepare candidates for research careers in academics, industry, and government laboratories.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$37,326/yr
Portland State University4,3(24)
Portland, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Health Systems Management and Policy

Within this Health Systems Management and Policy PhD degree from Portland State University, you will become part of a dynamic culture that fuses the energy of two institutions: a world-class academic health center (OHSU), and a community-engaged research university (PSU) with nationally renowned graduate programs in social work, public administration, urban affairs, and other disciplines.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$19,235/yr

Business Studies

You can apply for a research degree in almost any area of business from accounting, organisational behaviour and risk, to corporate social responsibility. If you're already experienced in business management or consultancy you can develop professionally and academically with a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) in Business Studies from University of Southampton.

D.B.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$24,391/yr
University of Pennsylvania4,0(1)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Cell and Molecular Biology - Microbiology, Virology and Parasitology

The Cell and Molecular Biology - Microbiology, Virology and Parasitology program at the University of Pennsylvania provides students an opportunity to undertake concentrated study in the molecular and cellular biology of viral and bacterial pathogenesis and parasitology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$44,792/yr

Advanced Powertrain and Fuels

In the Advanced Powertrain and Fuels degree at Brunel University of London, we have particular strengths in improving the efficiency and reducing emissions of existing engines through developing advanced combustion processes and their controls and boosting technologies. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,229/yr

Musicology

Want to further your research on how music has developed over time and in different cultures across the world? Pursue the Musicology degree at the University of Birmingham where you'll be supervised by world leading academics with specialist knowledge in your research area.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,346/yr
Uppsala University4,2(61)
Visby, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Political Science

The Department of Government's research at Uppsala University is characterised by methodological diversity and covers all major sub-areas of Political Science.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Pittsburgh4,0(1)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Nursing

As one of the first schools in the United States to offer a doctor of philosophy program for nursing, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing’s PhD program has been described as pioneering since its inception.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$39,122/yr
University of Greenwich4,2(30)
Blackheath, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Science

Join world-leading research teams with diverse expertise to study for a research degree in Science (MPhil/PhD) at the University of Greenwich.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,386/yr
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(54)
Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Planetary Science

Welcome to the Planetary Science program offered at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). We study real-world problems on Earth and other planets through applied physics, chemistry, or biology. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$36,297/yr
Koc University4,0(84)
Istanbul, Turkey Top 3% in Worldwide

Chemistry

The Chemistry programme offered by Koc University develops advanced research expertise in chemistry through specialized study of modern materials, synthesis, and applied chemical sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Padua4,2(255)
Padova, Italy Top 1% in Worldwide

Fusion Science and Engineering

The PhD programme in Fusion Science and Engineering (FSE) at the University of Padua aims at training highly qualified researchers in the field of Magnetic Confinement Fusion, with theoretical, numerical and experimental skills in both physics and engineering.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,368/yr