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19.7k PhD programmes from all around the world

Baylor University4,4(8)
Waco, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Computer Science

Baylor University's PhD in Computer Science is designed for students who want to learn how to do research, and intend to continue doing research in the academy, industry, or other positions.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Stanford University4,4(17)
Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

English

The Stanford University English department has a long tradition of training the next generation of scholars to become leaders in academia and related fields.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$27,540/yr
Aarhus University4,3(70)
Aarhus, Denmark Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Sciences from Aarhus University provide an integrated interdisciplinary approach to research in the functioning and management of complex environmental systems that requires the involvement of both quantitative and qualitative science domains.

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

Global Challenges

Addressing Global Challenges with locally owned solutions is a key priority for Brunel University of London. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$29,773/yr
University of Waterloo4,0(35)
Waterloo, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Recreation and Leisure Studies

Students seeking admission to the Recreation and Leisure Studies PhD program at University of Waterloo should indicate in the letter of application who would be appropriate as a faculty advisor.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,424/yr
Imperial4,2(13)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Materials

Our Materials research at Imperial cuts across the traditional disciplinary boundaries, and we invite applications for research leading to the PhD degree from scientists and engineers in all appropriate subjects who have an interest in any of our research areas.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$41,485/yr
Purdue University4,6(22)
West Lafayette, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Marketing

The Marketing area at the Mitch Daniels School of Business at Purdue University has a long tradition of leadership in doctoral education. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$41,610/yr
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$9,620/yr
International Islamic University of Malaysia4,0(33)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Top 5% in Worldwide

Nursing

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing programme at the International Islamic University of Malaysia introduces the novel niche in nursing research activities that will involve various nursing fields.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$2,945/yr
University of Kentucky3,4(5)
Lexington-Fayette, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

School Psychology

The doctoral program in School Psychology at University of Kentucky includes a five-year course of study with a year-long internship. Time to degree completion varies (see program outcome data).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$37,326/yr
University of Rochester4,8(6)
Rochester, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Political Science

The Department of Political Science at University of Rochester offers a program of study leading to the degree of doctor of philosophy that is designed to train scholars who will contribute to the future development of political science through careers in teaching and research. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Helsinki4,5(8)
Helsinki, Finland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

School, Education, Society and Culture

The Doctoral Programme in School, Education, Society and Culture from University of Helsinki aims to educate researchers with high-quality theoretical and methodological expertise in their fields of research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of California, San Diego4,0(7)
San Diego, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Bioengineering

The Bioengineering program at the University of California, San Diego is oriented toward a biomedical engineering career and leadership in academia or industry. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$36,477/yr
University of Utah4,5(11)
Salt Lake City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Health

The Public Health program at University of Utah will allow the public health practitioner to be a primary investigator on population-based studies and thus enable the researcher to compete for NIH and other funded studies. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
West Virginia University5,0(2)
Morgantown, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Computer Engineering

The Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Computer Science and Information Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$30,024/yr
Case Western Reserve University4,7(9)
Cleveland Heights, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Macromolecular Science

In Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Macromolecular Science—the nation’s first standalone polymer science department—we’re focused on leading the field forward. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 yearsTuition not available
Johns Hopkins University4,6(8)
Baltimore, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Italian

The Italian PhD program at Johns Hopkins University emphasizes work in three complementary areas: literary history, close textual analysis, and theory of interpretation, with a focus on the study of evolving cultures of literacy—from manuscripts and the material history of the book to performance, ?lm, and emerging digital cultures.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$66,670/yr
Memorial University of Newfoundland3,7(6)
St. John's, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Theoretical Physics

Theoretical Physics at Memorial University of Newfoundland is broadly based and includes several subdisciplines with the common denominator that each applies advanced mathematical techniques to the study of physical problems.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,169/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(60)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Epidemiology

This Epidemiology degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,627/yr
Kansas State University4,4(30)
Manhattan, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Security Studies

The graduate program in Security Studies at Kansas State University is a rigorous, interdisciplinary program intended to prepare its students for careers in research, teaching, and security and international affairs through a broad  exploration of social science and historical methodologies as well as topics relating to security issues.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$32,130/yr