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19.7k PhD programmes from all around the world

University of Sheffield4,2(51)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

English

Our research ethos underpins and stimulating and dynamic environment in which to study. As a PhD researcher in the School of English at the University of Sheffield, you'll be joining a community of world-leading researchers who are pushing the boundaries of literary and linguistic study. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2On-campus
3 years$28,436/yr
University at Albany3,5(2)
Albany, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

English

Combine the traditional strengths of historically and textually based modes of analysis with modern theoretical approaches in the doctoral program in English at the University at Albany. From British, U.S. and postcolonial literature to critical theory, creative writing and media you will develop key competencies in creative and critical inquiry.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$23,568/yr
Stockholm University4,1(49)
Stockholm, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Astronomy

The Astronomy doctoral programme at Stockholm University provides a deeper insight into a specific field of astronomy, and provides you with the knowledge and experience required to be a critical and independent researcher.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Pretoria4,1(60)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

German

This German degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,324/yr
University of Pittsburgh4,0(1)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Infectious Diseases and Microbiology

The PhD program in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology at the University of Pittsburgh prepares students for competitive research and teaching careers in academia, government agencies, and private industry.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$51,400/yr
Linköping University4,4(21)
Linköping, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering at Linköping University covers a broad spectrum of analysis, modelling, and design methods within control systems, electronics, communications, and computer vision.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Florida4,3(70)
Gainesville, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Physics

The Department of Physics at University of Florida is dedicated to advancing the forefronts of knowledge in both pure and applied physics, thus providing an exciting intellectual climate for our graduate students.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$30,134/yr
University of Oxford4,1(40)
Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Statistics

In the DPhil in Statistics at the University of Oxford, you will investigate a particular project in depth and write a thesis which makes a significant contribution to the field. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$41,519/yr
Liberty University4,7(9)
Online

Special Education (Online)

This Special Education (Online) PhD program from Liberty University provides an in-depth look at learning theory and research methods with the goal of helping you bolster your effectiveness as an educator.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
4 years$10,125/yr
Liberty University4,7(9)
Online

Theology (Online)

This Theology (Online) program from Liberty University seeks to provide advanced preparation for those called to service in theological education

Ph. D. Part-time Online
1½ year$8,200/yr
Kaunas University of Technology4,3(118)
Kaunas, Lithuania Top 6% in Worldwide

Materials Engineering

The Materials Engineering programme from Kaunas University of Technology is a double degree programme with the University of Bologna, Italy. PhD students of this programme have a possibility to attain Doctor Europeus certificate in partnership with PCAM (Physics and Chemistry of Advanced Materials Network)

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,627/yr
University of Victoria4,0(1)
Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Political Science

The PhD in Political Science program at University of Victoria is a research-intensive program dedicated to completing a dissertation. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,938/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(86)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Mathematics

Mathematicians use theoretical and computational methods to solve a wide range of problems from the most abstract to the very applied. University of British Columbia's Mathematics graduate students work in many branches of pure and applied mathematics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$6,949/yr
University of Waterloo4,0(35)
Waterloo, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Psychology

Please note that in most areas a Master's degree is not required for admission into the PhD Psychology program at the University of Waterloo (the exception is Social Psychology and Clinical Psychology).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$10,607/yr
The University of Arizona4,4(14)
Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Entomology and Insect Science

The Entomology and Insect Science program from The University of Arizona thus bridges the gap between basic research, using insects as models to address general biological questions, and applied research affecting humankind more directly.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$34,100/yr
Pennsylvania State University4,2(17)
University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Computer Science and Engineering

The graduate programs in Computer Science and Engineering at Pennsylvania State University emphasize the practical applications of electrical and computer sciences and the technological needs of society.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$42,588/full
Vanderbilt University4,7(3)
Nashville, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Vanderbilt University provides comprehensive training for students who wish to become professional scientists and/or to teach Earth and environmental sciences at the university level.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of California, Riverside4,6(7)
Riverside, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Microbiology

Our unique Microbiology program at the University of California, Riverside spans the entire spectrum of modern microbiology research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$19,048/yr