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67 PhD programmes in Design in Europe

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Design Innovation

By undertaking the Design Innovation programme from Loughborough University, you will have the opportunity to work with top researchers and industry leaders and gain first-hand experience of real-life problem-solving.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$39,910/yr

Art and Design

The Department of Art and Design at the University of Chester can be pursued either through conventional text-based studies or through a combination of studio-based activities where individual creative practice forms a significant part of the intellectual inquiry supported by a critical commentary.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$21,141/yr

Art and Design

Apply for a funded AHRC studentship as part of the Scottish Graduate School of Arts and Humanities (SGSAH) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP)

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3½ years$29,682/yr

Art and Design

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) seeks to foster innovation within creative practice, employ creative practice as a methodology to enhance other disciplines or domains, and contribute towards an explicit and transparent knowledge base that furthers our disciplines in the future. This Art and Design programme is offered at the University of Dundee.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,184/yr

Design

This Design degree from the University of Gloucestershire offers you the opportunity and time to explore innovative research practice through original, critical works. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
4 years$18,162/yr

Design and Creative Arts

Studying the Design and Creative Arts programme offered at Loughborough University offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth. As a doctoral researcher, you will be responsible for managing your own schedule and developing your own ideas and approach, while being supported every step of the way.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$39,910/yr

Chemical Product Design

The EngD programme “Chemical Product Design” at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) focuses on the development of structured materials, formulations, and devices for specialty chemicals, personal care, health care, food, semiconductor, and energy sectors.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
$12,961/yr

PhD in Design, Arts and Transdisciplinarity

The PhD in Design, Arts and Transdisciplinarity programme from Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)  is aimed at researchers who want to deal with the complexity of ongoing transitions to design positive changes and imagine more equitable, supportive and sustainable future.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

Gendered Aesthetics in Visual Culture

This Gendered Aesthetics in Visual Culture project at University of Dundee invites applications for those interested in and generating new theories of aesthetics or contents analysis of contemporary and/or historic art.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,682/yr

Designer in Bioprocess Engineering

The Designer in Bioprocess Engineering programme from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) develops MSc graduates in (Bio-)chemical Engineering or related academic backgrounds into multidisciplinary specialists, in preparation for a career in the industry. 

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

Design

The PhD research in Design at the University of Brighton has held an international reputation for design research and design studies over many decades, with innovative approaches and global success recognised across, for example, sustainable design, product design, textile design and graphic design.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,174/yr

Design

The Professional Doctorate in Design (DDes) at the University of Hertfordshire is aimed at candidates who currently work in a design discipline, and who wish to engage in research that relates to their professional role.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 Blended
3 years$24,514/yr

History of Design and History of Art

The University of Brighton has an established reputation for pioneering research into art, design and material culture and is a recognised centre of excellence both nationally and internationally for design history. It offers this PhD in History of Design and History of Art.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,174/yr

Art and Design

This Art and Design PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$25,299/yr

Gender Inequality in the Contemporary Artworld

This Gender Inequality in the Contemporary Artworld project is offered at University of Dundee.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,682/yr

Design Innovation

The Design Innovation programme from Maynooth University is the highest degree offered by the Department of Design Innovation. The structured PhD programme offers a framework which facilitates independent research, whilst providing milestones for measuring progress.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,496/yr

Design and Technology. People, Environment, Systems

The PhD programme in Design and Technology. People, Environment, Systems from Politecnico di Torino promotes research and project development activities in the fields of Design, Architectural Technology and Environmental Quality, intending to contribute to the innovation of cultural, social, environmental and productive systems. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$190/yr

Intelligent Mobility

The Intelligent Mobility research programme at Royal College of Art explores novel vehicle types, services, and integrated city solutions.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$44,104/yr
University of New York in Prague4,3(44)
Prague, Czech Republic

Art and Design

One of the core values held by the University of New York in Prague is excellence in research. Offered at their partner, New York College Athens, in coordination with the University of Bolton, students will be able to earn their Ph.D. in Art and Design.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Ozyegin University4,6(595)
Sancaktepe, Turkey Top 9% in Worldwide

Design, Technology and Society

Ph.D. programme in Design, Technology and Society from Ozyegin University aims to cultivate experts and researchers who can study the design and technological capabilities, which play increasingly more comprehensive roles in economic, social, technological, and cultural development of Turkey and similar countries.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$20,000/yr

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