PhD programmes in Engineering & Technology in Switzerland

Leading-​​​edge thematic education, alongside modern research directions in materials, processes and manufacturing technologies, is the core of the doctoral learning journey in this Materials and Processes program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

The focus of this Mechanics doctoral program at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is the nonlinear mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, energetics) of transformations of solids, geo- and bio- materials as well as fluid flows (geometric non-linearities).

The Biomedical Ethics and Law PhD program offered by University of Zurich focuses on interdisciplinary research. 

The Doctoral Program in Microsystems and Microelectronics (EDMI) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne covers a wide range of research topics ranging from MEMS to digital circuit design. Interdisciplinarity and technology innovation constitute core priorities of our doctoral program.

The Doctoral Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering (EDCE) offered at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is a multi-disciplinary program designed to tackle the most challenging problem of our time: fostering a vibrant and productive society while ensuring environmental sustainability.

The Robotics, Control, and Intelligent Systems program attthe Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne provides doctoral students with the education necessary to be leaders in multi-disciplinary areas at the intersection of computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

Materials very often set the bounds for what can be achieved by man. This doctoral program in Materials Science and Engineering is offered at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne.

The doctoral program in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne provides an educational and research environment in chemical sciences and engineering.

Energy conversion has and will shape the evolution of mankind. In a number of ways it is absolutely essential for human existence. We offer a phd degree in Energy at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. 

The Electrical Engineering program at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is the focal point among those who develop micro/nano electronics circuits and systems, information technologies and electrical energy systems.

The Doctoral Program in Biotechnology and Bioengineering (EDBB) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne provides doctoral students with the education necessary to be leaders in the fast-growing industrial and academic biotechnology and bioengineering sectors.

The Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT) att the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers doctoral students an excellent program of studies with international accreditation.

The Advanced Manufacturing program (EDAM) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne addresses the science and engineering of advanced manufacturing processes.

Computational Science at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology integrates advances in mathematics and information technology leading to validated, verifiable and efficient simulation, analysis and optimization of key technologies ranging from aircraft wings to drug design.

The Management of Technology doctoral program at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne features intensive courses in research methods and applications as well as strong supervision of the students’ own projects, together with numerous group activities such as seminars, conferences, or retreats.