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19.8k PhD programmes from all around the world

The Open University UK4,1(118)

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Death, Dying and Bereavement

Death, Dying and Bereavement has been a major research and teaching theme in the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care at The Open University UK for over 20 years.

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

3 years$16,971/yr

Auburn University4,2(5)

Auburn, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Plant Pathology

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Auburn University offers plant pathology degrees including a Master of Science (MS), Master of Agriculture (MAg) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$35,986/yr

Ontario Tech University4,1(15)

Oshawa, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Materials Science

The PhD in Materials Science program is jointly offered by Ontario Tech University and Trent University. Courses are taught by faculty from both institutions via traditional face-to-face instruction, augmented by the collaborative implementation of lectures and research meetings at a distance.

Ph.D. Full-time Blended

4 years$13,700/yr

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(102)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Health Sciences

The Doctor of Philosophy is offered in a range of fields across all seven Schools in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

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

2 years$2,390/yr

University of Leeds4,4(10)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Law

Studying for a PhD in Law from University of Leeds will allow you to become an expert in a specialist legal area and gain high-quality research training, which will equip you to undertake further research projects.

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

3 years$33,729/yr

University of Washington4,2(44)

Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Aeronautics and Astronautics

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Washington is an advanced engineering degree that prepares students for leadership roles in academia, industry, and research institutions specializing in aeronautics and astronautics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

10 years$39,204/yr

The Ohio State University4,4(23)

Columbus, United States Top 5.8% in Worldwide

History of Art

Although the Department of History of Art at The Ohio State University offers both the Master of Arts and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees, the MA is awarded in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the PhD. The department does not admit students who wish to work solely toward the master's degree.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$14,318/yr

Royal Holloway University of London4,4(41)

Egham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Mathematics

Academic staff in the Department of Mathematics at Royal Holloway University of London carry out pioneering research which is making an impressive impact on the world stage.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$35,265/yr

University of Oxford4,2(49)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Theoretical Physics

The DPhil in Theoretical Physics at the University of Oxford is a research-based course of three to four years in duration.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$46,352/yr

University of Oxford4,2(49)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Paediatrics

The DPhil in Paediatrics at the University of Oxford provides opportunities for study in a broad range of basic, translational and clinical science related to child health including major strengths in developmental immunology and haematology, infectious disease, vaccines, paediatric imaging and neuromuscular biology, mucosal immunology and gastroenterology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$46,352/yr

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology4,4(8)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering programme from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology equips students with the skills to identify critical research challenges in Chemical Engineering, design original research plans, and develop innovative solutions.

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

3 years$5,672/yr

Durham University4,2(9)

Durham, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Earth Sciences

The Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University conducts and disseminates rigorous research that deepens our understanding of the Earth and environment, and that transforms and enhances practices and outcomes in academia, in industry, and amongst practitioners.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$34,063/yr

Sheffield Hallam University4,3(47)

Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Computing and Informatics

Undertake a period of intensive, supervised study where you critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and make an original contribution to knowledge. We offer a Computing and Informatics degree at the Sheffield Hallam University.

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

4 years$24,846/yr

George Washington University4,3(29)

Washington, D. C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Nursing

Earn a Nursing Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at George Washington University to advance the theoretical foundation of healthcare delivery and nursing practice.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$39,120/yr

University of Houston4,2(9)

Houston, United States Top 5.3% in Worldwide

Biochemistry

The Department of Biology and Biochemistry at University of Houston offers a program of research and study leading to a PhD degree in Biochemistry.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

10 years$4,530/yr

Loughborough University4,4(42)

Loughborough, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Materials

The Materials programme offered at Loughborough University focuses on today’s global challenges, including sustainability, energy production and healthcare. It encompasses the development of advanced materials including nanomaterials, high performance ceramics and composites and their processing.

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

3 years$39,406/yr

Australian Catholic University (ACU)4,3(3)

Melbourne, Australia +2 Top 7.3% in Worldwide

Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry is offered at Australian Catholic University (ACU). To complete the Doctor of Ministry, a student must complete 240 credit points.

Doctorate Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$24,716/yr

University of East Anglia

Norwich, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Language and Communication Studies

Throughout this Language and Communication Studies PhD course from University of East Anglia postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

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

3 years$32,928/yr

University of Wisconsin Madison4,4(5)

Madison, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Biochemistry

The Biochemistry degree at the University of Wisconsin Madison is the study of biological molecules, their roles in the cell, and the chemistry of their reactions in living systems.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$25,732/yr

New York University4,3(39)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Educational Communication and Technology

This rigorous research-oriented Educational Communication and Technology doctorate at New York University prepares you for academic and leadership positions in research, technology, and learning in all contexts.

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

5 years$16,358/yr