111 PhD programmes in Design

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

Research carried out in the thematic, multidisciplinary Art and Design doctoral programme from University of Lapland approaches research questions from the viewpoints of different academic disciplines.

The Arts, Design and Architecture programme offered by Aalto University develops advanced research expertise in artistic and scientific inquiry, creative practice, design innovation, architectural investigation, media production, and the generation of original knowledge through interdisciplinary approaches.

York School of Architecture (YSA) is a creative and interdisciplinary hub that connects excellent research, creative practice and industry, enabling designers, architects, and artists to acquire research skills for their careers and transferable skills in industry R&D.

As a Design programme offered by Swinburne University of Technology candidate, you'll undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession. 

The Ph.D. program in the Learning Sciences at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is designed to enable students to conduct research and evaluation of learning environments, including but not limited to technology-based environments.

The Art, Technology and Design programme offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology develops advanced research expertise at the intersection of artistic and scientific practices through interdisciplinary approaches.

The Design, Technology and Society programme offered by Koc University develops advanced expertise in design, technology, and society through interdisciplinary research and creative practice.

The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning places a high emphasis on its research activities. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney may be undertaken across the school's active research areas: Architecture, Architectural and Design Science, the Design Lab, and Urban and Regional Planning.

The post-professional Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto is a unique, highly rigorous and interdisciplinary program that trains students in multiple specialties and related disciplines to pursue research of the highest academic standard.

The Department of Art and Design at University of Alberta offers graduate programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in the History of Art, Design and Visual Culture and Master of Fine Arts and Master of Design degrees in a wide range of studio disciplines. 

The PhD in Design and Planning at the University of Manitoba is intended for students wishing to make a significant contribution to knowledge in design and planning fields through independently driven investigation, original research and creative scholarship.

The Professional Doctorate in Art and Design at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is designed to create a deep understanding of you and your place and perception of the world of Art and Design in all of its forms and representation.

Immerse yourself in the theory and practice of design with the Design program at RMIT University.

The Engineering Design theme at The Open University UK addresses all stages of the engineering design process and links the properties of the products with the processes by which they are designed.

This Introductory Course in Architectural Research - A Focus on Research through Design (Part 2) from Aarhus School of Architecture provides a broad introduction to architectural research for PhDs in the early stages of their project.

The Art and Design programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University supports research across creative practice, visual communication, design, illustration, photography, and related disciplines, enabling candidates to develop original contributions to contemporary art and design research.

The SUTD PhD Programme at the Singapore University of Technology and Design offers you a chance to collaborate with the best minds in their fields and conduct breakthrough research that will make a difference to the world.

In the Design Processes programme from The Open University UK, we welcome applications for research projects; please contact the department to discuss the suitability of your research interests.

The Urban Planning, Design, and Policy programme from Politecnico di Milano was initiated in 2013 through the merging of two earlier programmes both based in the Department of Architecture and Urban Studies