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19.7k PhD programmes from all around the world

RMIT University4,0(45)
Melbourne, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Economics, Finance and Marketing

Build on your advanced research skills and prepare for a successful career in public and private sector or academia with this Economics, Finance and Marketing course at RMIT University.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$26,715/yr
Kadir Has University4,3(81)
Istanbul, Turkey Top 9% in Worldwide

Communication Studies

The Ph.D. programme in Communication Studies at Kadir Has University aims to train scholars specializing in all areas of media and communication studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$20,000/yr
University of Wisconsin Madison4,4(5)
Madison, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Nursing

The School of Nursing at University of Wisconsin Madison offers a program leading to the doctor of philosophy degree. The school also has a unique early entry Ph.D. program to bridge or accelerate progression to the Ph.D. level for undergraduate nursing students. Postdoctoral training opportunities are also available.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,732/yr
University of Illinois at Chicago3,6(5)
Chicago, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Health Sciences

The School of Public Health at University of Illinois at Chicago offers work leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Public Health Sciences, Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Science, Master of Healthcare Administration, and Clinician Executive Master of Healthcare Administration. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$9,376/yr
University of Maryland4,5(8)
College Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Human Development

The purposes of the Human Development graduate program at the University of Maryland is to contribute to basic knowledge about human development and learning and apply this knowledge in various settings.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
9 years$15,024/yr
George Washington University4,3(24)
Online Top 2% in Worldwide

Leadership in Clinical Practice and Education

The Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) program in Leadership in Clinical Practice and Education at George Washington University, enables clinical health professionals from a range of backgrounds to build competencies in advanced professional practice in clinical or academic environments.

Ph. D. Part-time Online
2½ years$20,985/yr
University of Jyväskylä4,1(7)
Jyväskylä, Finland Top 3% in Worldwide

Sport Pedagogy and Social Sciences of Sport

University of Jyväskylä offers the Sport Pedagogy and Social Sciences of Sport programme. The doctoral degree consists of the dissertation and 40-60 ECTS credits of doctoral studies. Discipline specific studies constitute at least half of the required studies. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
McMaster University4,4(23)
Hamilton, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Political Science - Comparative Public Policy

In order to more robustly examine and explain policy dynamics and change, students in this Political Science - Comparative Public Policy program at McMaster University are trained in the comparative method and required to examine a policy issue in at least two political jurisdictions. These jurisdictions may be states, but they could also be at the subnational or international level.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$2,966/yr
Birmingham City University4,1(46)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide

Built Environment

A Built Environment PhD can be a pathway to a career in a wide range of related professions, especially in management roles – or in the academic world. Birmingham City University has been a major centre for built environment education in the region, and PhD study builds on our expertise and professional and industry networks.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$20,264/yr

Medical Education

Particularly suitable for those who have already completed a Postgraduate course in Medical Education (or equivalent), this programme at Cardiff University is an excellent pathway to progress towards establishing a research portfolio in medical education.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,783/yr
Boston University4,3(41)
Boston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

The Sargent College doctoral program in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Boston University is designed for students who want to take leadership roles as independent researchers and scholars in speech, language, or hearing science.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$66,670/yr

Public Policy - Chinese Affairs (Online)

Throughout this Public Policy - Chinese Affairs (Online) programme from Liberty University Online you can gain a deeper knowledge of Chinese affairs and the Chinese presence on the world stage.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
5 years$8,100/yr
Northern Arizona University4,2(13)
Flagstaff, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Curriculum and Instruction

The Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Doctoral program at Northern Arizona University is designed and ideally suited for educational professionals with prior degrees in fields such education, higher education, and other professional fields (i.e. engineering and nursing).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$32,190/yr

Doctor of Business Administration

The Doctor of Business Administration at Curtin University develops highly skilled, critical thinking and practical managers who can read, carry out and apply the results of a research initiative.

D.B.A. Full-time On-campus
4 years$25,393/yr
University of Montreal3,5(2)
Montréal, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Physical Activity Sciences

The Physical Activity Sciences program at University of Montreal provides students with opportunities to study in a wide variety of fields in physical activity and exercise sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$6,562/yr
Carnegie Mellon University4,3(12)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Biomedical Engineering

Formal coursework for a Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon University must cover at least three out of five core areas: physiology and cellular/molecular biology, biomaterials and tissue engineering, biomechanics, biomedical imaging and bioinformatics, and neuroengineering; 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$51,250/yr

Education, Social Work and Community Education

This Education, Social Work and Community Education PhD degree programme is offered at the University of Dundee.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,368/yr
The University of New Mexico4,1(25)
Albuquerque, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Spanish and Portuguese

The Ph.D. in Spanish and Portuguese at The University of New Mexico requires a minimum of 36 hours of graduate courses (not including dissertation hours). 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$29,146/yr
Keele University5,0(3)
Keele, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Social Policy

Research in Social Policy at Keele University extends across the life course, from early childhood to older age. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,574/yr
Queen's University3,5(6)
Kingston, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Juris Doctor - Business Administration

This Juris Doctor - Business Administration JD/MBA combined program from Queen's University capitalizes on the strength of the internationally acclaimed, intensive 12-month Master of Business Administration (MBA) offered by Smith School of Business and the rich program in business law offered by Queen's University’s Law.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,072/yr