111 PhD programmes in Design

Undertaking the Art and Design degree at University of Huddersfield means joining a creative, collaborative research community.

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.

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. 

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. 

The PhD doctorate in Media and Design Innovation delivered by the Toronto Metropolitan University is a unique practice-based doctoral programme that allows the scholarly exploration of the creative process in a wide range of fields.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Design Management offered by Taylor's University develops thought leaders who shape global design practice.

The Doctor of Design (DDes) at the Carnegie Mellon University is a three-year program for mid-career professionals aspiring to solve advanced problems in the fields of architecture, engineering, or construction.

The Media Design doctoral program at Keio University International Center seeks to train highly specialized media innovators capable of acting on the global stage.

The PhD in Human Sciences, option in Design, Housing and Merchandising (DHM) at Oklahoma State University, is designed to promote breadth, depth and integration of knowledge in apparel design and production; interior design; and merchandising. 

The Hospitality Administration program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a 60-credit, multi-conceptual and research-based degree program designed to produce top quality hospitality and tourism educators and researchers.

Immerse yourself in the dynamic field of urban planning, design, and policy with MIP Politecnico Di Milano's Urban Planning, Design, and Policy doctoral program.

The Design programme from Illinois Institute of Technology is a top-rated graduate programme for those seeking to teach or conduct fundamental research in the field of human-centered 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.

The mission of the Ph.D. in Design at North Carolina State University is to advance knowledge in design through research and scholarship.

Embark on a creative and transformative academic journey at Northeastern University's Interdisciplinary Design and Media Doctoral Program.

Immerse yourself in the realm of creativity and innovation with MIP Politecnico Di Milano's Design doctoral program.

The Engineering Design PhD programme at Brunel University of London uniquely integrates engineering and design within a research-intensive university that emphasises both impact and technical applications.

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.

The interdisciplinary Environmental Design and Planning program at Kansas State University takes advantage of the diverse but interrelated nature of the college’s design and planning disciplines. This program represents the comprehensive nature of our professional community and reflects how our faculty and the profession interact in practice. 

Through this Design, Construction and Planning Ph.D. Program, the University of Florida emphasizes the need to develop knowledge that reaches beyond the scope of most professional practices of the built environment.