111 PhD programmes in Design

The PhD in Design, Environment and the Arts (Design) at Arizona State University is a flexible, interdisciplinary program that permits designers to develop the experience, skills and framework they need in order to become competent researchers, scholars, innovators, visionaries and leaders in the various disciplines of design, environment and the arts.

The PhD Design programme offers unique opportunities for students to research relevant design issues worldwide, both disciplinary and interdisciplinary. The vibrant community focuses on industrial, social, smart sustainable cities, and systemic design.

A key area of specialist interest in the Art History discipline at The Open University UK is the History of Architecture and Design, in the early modern and modern periods.

The Modeling and Design of Engineering Systems programme from Atilim University is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary program, uniquely designed to promote front edge technology at international level.

Embark on a creative odyssey into the realm of artistic expression with UCSI University's Art, Design, and Creative Media doctoral program.

The Design, Technology and Society Ph.D programme offered by Kadir Has University was founded within the School of Graduate Studies. It started admitting students for the first time in 2023.

Graduates of Advanced Materials and Materials Design at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava are capable to comprehensively implement research, development, and subsequent implementation of acquired knowledge into the industry, especially in the fields of materials engineering, related engineering technologies and industrial systems management.

This Introductory Course in Architectural Research - A Focus on Research through Design (Part 1) from Aarhus School of Architecture provides a broad introduction to architectural research for PhDs in the early stages of their project.

PhDArts offers an international, high-level doctorate in art and design. The PhDArts research trajectory consists of two elements: individual research and participation in the doctoral study programme. An appropriate team of supervisors is sought for each doctoral student. 

The Apparel Design programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in clothing design, fashion theory, and human-centred apparel innovation.

The aim of the Art and Design (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton is to give each student the best possible foundation from which to launch further research and career development.