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19.1k PhD programmes from all around the world

The University of Alabama at Birmingham3,7(12)
Birmingham, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Biochemistry and Structural Biology

Biochemistry and Structural Biology (BSB) is one of eight interdisciplinary PhD themes within Graduate Biomedical Sciences at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.  Students select a theme upon application but have access to faculty and courses from across GBS, allowing for flexibility in both research and academics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$13,907/yr
Central European University (CEU)4,3(32)
Vienna, Austria Top 7% in Worldwide

Cognitive Science

The program in Cognitive Science at Central European University (CEU) offers specialization in the fields of social cognition, cognitive development, and formal and biological models of perception and learning.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$17,593/yr
University of Texas at Dallas4,4(7)
Richardson, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Policy and Political Economy

Our nationally recognized, interdisciplinary PhD in Public Policy and Political Economy degree program at University of Texas at Dallas offers training opportunities for doctoral students from internationally renowned faculty.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$42,405/yr
University of Texas at Dallas4,4(7)
Richardson, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Literature

The graduate program in Literature at University of Texas at Dallas brings together scholars, creative writers and translators who share a commitment to transnational and interdisciplinary approaches to literary study and practice.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
5 years$33,924/yr
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee3,9(15)
Milwaukee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Nursing Practice (BS to DNP)

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (BS to DNP) program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, offers nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing to achieve the highest level of nursing practice for advanced roles as innovative clinical and policy change agents.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$8,717/yr
Yale University4,3(50)
New Haven, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Statistics and Data Science

The Department at Yale University offers several graduate programs, one leading to the new Ph.D. degree in Statistics and Data Science, two leading to an M.A. degree in Statistics, and one leading to an M.S. degree in Statistics and Data Science.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 yearsFree
University of Waterloo4,1(92)
Waterloo, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Physics - Quantum Information

Students with an undergraduate degree in Physics may apply for admission directly to the PhD Physics - Quantum Information program at University of Waterloo. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,892/yr
Northwestern University4,2(54)
Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Black Studies

The Black Studies program at Northwestern University provides students with the historical background in the experiences of people of African descent, the analytic preparation to carry out rigorous empirical and theoretical research, and the professional development to pursue careers in academia or beyond.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$9,344/yr
Queen's University Belfast4,2(82)
Belfast, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Civil Engineering

The research centre at Queen's University Belfast will address the topical grand challenges in Civil Engineering field, building on existing and developing new international collaborations. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$38,091/yr
The Open University UK4,3(174)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Economic Theories and Methods

Economic Theories and Methods research at The Open University UK draws on ‘mainstream’ economic theories and research methods along with a variety of alternatives. The department recognises the contribution of pluralism and mixed-methods approaches to advancing economic ideas and policies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$17,284/yr
University of Malaya4,2(68)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Top 2% in Worldwide

Law

The PhD Law programme at the University of Malaya is a full research programme leading to the submission of a thesis based on an individually supervised research. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$17,633/yr
Lovely Professional University4,4(17)
Phagwara, India Top 5% in Worldwide

Interior and Furniture Design

The Interior and Furniture Design program is offered at Lovely Professional University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,900/yr
University of South Florida4,3(45)
Tampa, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology Ph.D. program at the University of South Florida provides a foundation in a broad range of sociological theories and research methods, and an opportunity for pursuing specialized interests in elective Sociology courses, courses in other departments, and dissertation research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$19,980/yr
North Carolina State University4,2(46)
Raleigh, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Materials Science and Engineering

Materials enable all of the engineering and high-technology fields that are an integral part of our society. This Materials Science and Engineering program is offered at North Carolina State University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$12,607/yr
Rutgers University4,2(63)
New Brunswick, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Geography

The Geography course at Rutgers University emphasizes preparation for a research-oriented career in academia, public service or the private sector.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
University of Camerino4,7(195)
Camerino, Italy Top 5% in Worldwide

Natural Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction

Explore the dynamic field of Natural Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction through the doctoral program at the University of Camerino.

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

Exploring innovative clinical teaching strategies and their implementation through the use of technology enhanced leaning

This Exploring innovative clinical teaching strategies and their implementation through the use of technology enhanced leaning project at University of Dundee aims to investigate evidence-based drivers and enablers of effective and efficient implementation of clinical teaching strategies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,847/yr
University of Essex4,2(92)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Finance

Global financial markets are facing an era of unprecedented upheaval. Just 10 years ago the world was beginning to recover from the financial crash of 2008, but now world markets must recover from a health pandemic that has driven national economies to the brink of collapse. Learn more at the Finance programme from University of Essex.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,058/yr
University of St Andrews4,4(21)
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Earth and Environmental Sciences

At the University of St Andrews you will benefit from a world-class education in Earth and Environmental Sciences and be taught by leading scientists in the field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$35,737/yr
Stanford University4,1(54)
Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Developmental and Psychological Sciences

The Developmental and Psychological Sciences (DAPS) program at Stanford University emphasizes disciplined inquiry aimed at understanding human psychological functioning in relation to issues in learning and teaching.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$27,540/yr