56 PhD programmes in Data Science & Big Data in Europe

Studying for a PhD or MPhil in the area of Text and data mining at Cardiff University, will see you join the School as part of a successful team of researchers with a range of industrial partners and academic collaborators.

Data‑driven research is reshaping science and engineering, creating powerful new ways to understand and improve the world around us. The Data-Driven Engineering and Sciences programme at University of Bristol equips you to lead this transformation – combining scientific curiosity, advanced computation and collaborative problem‑solving to deliver real‑world impact.

This Geographic Data Science programme at University of Bristol trains the next generation of geographic data and quantitative social scientists who are interested in understanding how to use data science and other quantitative methods to tackle pressing geospatial challenges in social and natural environments. 

This Geographic Data Science programme at University of Bristol trains the next generation of geographic data and quantitative social scientists who are interested in understanding how to use data science and other quantitative methods to tackle pressing geospatial challenges in social and natural environments. 

Pattern recognition is a very active field of research intimately bound to machine learning and data mining. This Pattern Recognition and Classifiers PhD programme is offered at Bangor University.

Image Processing for Mobile Devices at Bangor University is a well recognised group in the area of high dynamic range imaging with a strong links to industry and outstanding publication record.

This Health Data Science course from Lancaster University provides research training in developing applied informatic and analytic approaches to data within health-related subjects such as medicine and the biomedical, biotechnological, and bioengineering sciences.

Focus your studies on Data Privacy and Cybersecurity through our Computer Science and Informatics research programmes (MPhil, PhD) from Cardiff University.

Studying for a PhD in Computer Science and Informatics at Cardiff University offers you the opportunity to become part of a strong, dynamic and internationally successful research school.

This Computer Science, Integrated PhD programme from Newcastle University combines taught computer science modules with research.

The Computational Statistics and Data Science - COMPASS is a 4-year PhD training programme in the statistical and computational techniques of data science, with partners from across the University of Bristol, industry and government agencies.

Studying for a Computer Science and Informatics PhD or MPhil offered at Cardiff University, offers you the opportunity to become part of a strong, dynamic and internationally successful research school.

At the PhD program in Network and Data Science at Central European University (CEU) you'll use network data analytics to uncover the hidden structures shaping social, economic and political systems. 

This Computer Science PhD programme from University of York gives you the opportunity to complete a piece of original research with expert guidance from world academics.

Focus your studies on Knowledge Representation and Reasoning through our Computer Science and Informatics research programmes offered at Cardiff University.

As a city, Bristol is known for its concentration of high-technology industry. Computers, communications and microelectronics are well represented, alongside digital media, computer games and electronic commerce. University of Bristol offers the Computer Science programme. 

The Global Business Administration in Data Science and AI Doctorate at Rennes School of Business is a pioneering doctoral program designed for executives, managers, and professionals seeking to position themselves at the forefront of technological transformation.

The EngD Data Science from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a joint initiative of Eindhoven University of Technology, Tilburg University, and the Data Science Centre Eindhoven.

For our PhD Survey Methodology at University of Essex we offer supervision in quantitative survey methodology, particularly: sampling; weighting; non-response; response maximisation techniques; mode effects; data linkage; and measurement error

The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programme offered by Bogazici University develops expertise in advanced data-driven systems and intelligent computing methods for research-oriented applications.