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19.0k PhD programmes from all around the world

History and Welsh History

Pursue original research, supervised by leading historians with expertise in a broad chronological, geographical and thematic range, spanning the medieval to the modern period across the globe on the History and Welsh History programme from Cardiff University.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,379/yr
Bilkent University4,2(251)
Ankara, Turkey Top 3% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The aim of the Philosophy programme from Bilkent University is threefold: (i) by exploring influential philosophical arguments and ways of arguing, the department intends to impart upon the students the intellectual resources to discern lines of thought and courses of action that are defensible as opposed to ill-considered.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$17,600/yr
Walden University4,4(15)
Online

Human Services - Criminal Justice

If you have earned either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree, you are eligible for Walden’s PhD in Human Services - Criminal Justice program at Walden University, with an expedited path available for those who hold a master's degree.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
2½ yearsTuition not available
Staffordshire University4,3(30)
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Health Psychology

The Health Psychology programme at Staffordshire University offers a unique opportunity to experience and develop your professional skills in Health Psychology, under the guidance of highly qualified and committed staff.

Doctorate Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,195/yr
University of Alberta4,2(133)
Edmonton, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Obstetrics and Gynecology

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences-Obstetrics and Gynecology either as part of a post-MD training program or as an independent degree program for prospective students proceeding from an undergraduate or a Master of Science degree. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$7,404/yr
University of Guelph4,3(57)
Guelph, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Applied Human Nutrition

The graduate program in Applied Human Nutrition at University of Guelph draws on several perspectives in applied human nutrition, including those from the behavioural, biological, and social sciences and spans all age groups in its focus on the role of nutrition in health and well-being.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$10,919/yr
Regent University4,3(6)
Online

Trauma and Crisis Counseling

Research-based responses to grief and bereavement, integrated with biblical truth, bring power, healing, and hope. The Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Trauma and Crisis Counseling at Regent University prepares you for a career in mental health counseling, research, education, and psychological science. 

Ph.D. Part-time Online
3 years$11,815/yr

Sociology

The Sociology PhD programme from University of York, Department of Sociology  is ranked 1st in the UK for research quality by the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF2014).

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,591/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(121)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences

For the DSc degree at Stellenbosch University a number of advanced original research and/or creative work in Forestry and Natural Resource Sciences or Wood and Wood Products Sciences is required. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,398/yr
The Chinese University of Hong Kong3,8(12)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Nursing

This PhD in Nursing is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,993/yr
University of South Carolina3,7(6)
Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Biomedical Science

Our Biomedical Science Ph.D. graduates at the University of South Carolina are making a positive impact on the health of our state, nation and world through their innovative research discoveries. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$29,760/yr
University of Cape Town4,1(151)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Electrical Engineering

We offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Cape Town. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,658/yr
Australian National University3,8(55)
Canberra, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Actuarial Studies

The PhD program in Actuarial Studies at the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics (RSFAS) from Australian National University equips graduates with the necessary skills to undertake independent research and develop knowledge and expertise in a specialised research topic within the field of actuarial studies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$30,879/yr
Deakin University4,3(26)
Melbourne, Australia +1 Top 1% in Worldwide

Biology and Chemistry

Explore various theories surrounding political, social and contemporary issues in biological and chemical science through academically-supervised research in this Biology and Chemistry program at Deakin University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$31,522/yr
University of Massachusetts Lowell5,0(2)
Lowell, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Applied Biology

The Ph.D. in Applied Biology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell integrates foundational areas of biology (e.g., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetics, Developmental Biology, Evolutionary Biology) with focused interdisciplinary biological research and preparation for career advancement.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,250/yr
University of Essex4,1(87)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociolinguistics

They offer supervision for the PhD Sociolinguistics from University of Essex in the areas of: conversation analysis, language variation and change, dialects and language contact, gender differentiation in language, multilingualism, intercultural pragmatics, language maintenance and shift, Pidgin and Creole linguistics, and language and human rights.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,330/yr
University of Auckland4,1(19)
Auckland, New Zealand Top 1% in Worldwide

Juris Doctor

The Juris Doctor programme from University of Auckland is a premier, comprehensive three-year postgraduate degree that equips students for a diverse array of legal careers.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee3,8(14)
Milwaukee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Public Health - Biostatistics

The Public Health - Biostatistics PhD at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee builds on the classic public health biostatistics skills and knowledge base and takes advantage of the special knowledge of its faculty in the areas of genetics, bioinformatics and big data science. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$22,716/yr

Information and Knowledge Management

During the Information and Knowledge Management degree from University of Hradec Králové the main research topics are information systems design methodologies, advanced techniques in information and knowledge processing, ambient intelligence.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,565/yr
McGill University4,3(97)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Philosophy offered by the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes comprehensive and rewarding learning opportunities. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,095/yr