70 PhD programmes in Educational Research

Embedded in an interdisciplinary high quality research environment, the PhD in Employment Research, at the Institute for Employment Research (IER), provides unparalleled learning opportunities at a leading international social science research centre. The Employment Research programme is offered at University of Warwick.

Multidisciplinary Research on Education at All Levels and Forms - join our dynamic and international group of researchers. We offer a Educational Policy, Lifelong Learning and Comparative Education Research degree at the University of Turku.

The structured Architecture - Research Opportunities programme at University of Lincoln enables students to develop the competencies required for their study and future career. Assessment is via the submission of a final thesis and, depending on the award, an accompanying written or oral testimony.

The PhD in Research (Asian School of Environment) at Nanyang Technological University is designed to be completed with four years of study. During the first two years, students take courses and complete one exploratory research projects in consultation with faculty advisor.

The Adult, Professional, and Community Education degree from Texas State University completion rate for the adult, professional and community education (APCE) program is 60% higher than the national average. The adult education faculty is internationally recognized for scholarship and leadership.

The PhD in Education - Organizational Research, Assessment and Evaluation program from Walden University offers educators and administrators the opportunity to grow as scholars and innovators in higher education. Benefit from access to distinguished faculty members and student support services. 

The Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership (TLEL) at Binghamton University offers a practitioner-based Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Educational Theory, Research and Practice.

The Physics Education Research Group at The Open University UK brings together physicists with an interest in how students learn and a passion for improving their teaching. 

The Pedagogic Practices programme offered by Linköping University develops advanced research expertise in teaching, learning, and educational processes within preschool, school, and teacher training.

Early Years at University of Northampton seeks to give students a firm foundation in research technique and equip them to conduct a sizable piece of academic research with success.

The Doctoral Programme from University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna serves to further develop the ability to carry out independent scientific work as well as to train and promote young scientists in the fields of competence at BOKU.

The Research and Evaluation in Education Ph.D. option at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks to prepare individuals with expertise in research methods and program evaluation skills.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education develops expertise in research, communication, and collaboration, empowering graduates to advance educational practices, drive innovation, and create meaningful societal impact across diverse educational fields.https://raffles-university.edu.my/programme/doctor-of-philosophy-in-education/

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 Mass Observation and Worktown Studies.

Philosophy at Hartpury University offers a challenging and exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research that makes a difference to industry practice, finds solutions to real-world challenges and helps improve the lives of people and animals.

The  PhD (Professional) Education at University of Lincoln is designed for current and future educators who wish to conduct original research relating to their professional context or area of educational practice, and aims to support the dissemination, development, and management of a range of professional practice and policy development.

The Defence Studies programme offered by King's College London examines security, strategy, conflict, and defence issues through interdisciplinary research with contemporary policy relevance.

The Education by Research programme offered by Mary Immaculate College develops advanced research expertise in education through independent, thesis-driven investigation across diverse educational fields.

This Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate from the The University of Notre Dame Australia will require you to work closely with two academic supervisors as you undertake a major piece of research, which may include a substantial new discovery or an original adaptation, application or interpretation of existing knowledge. 

This Education (Research) degree at James Cook University is a professional doctorate by research. It offers advanced study for experienced professionals in education and related fields and caters for people in, or aspiring to, leadership roles in educational settings.