7.5k PhD programmes in Europe

The PhD programme in Data Analytics from ESSEC Business School - Paris launched in 2022, provides doctoral training with advanced courses and research opportunities in econometrics, machine learning, risk analysis, statistics and related fields. 

The Biology course at the University of Bath is renowned for its broad range of world-leading and internationally excellent research on animals, plants and microorganisms.

Study the Electronic and Electrical Engineering research programmes at University of Bath in a department dedicated to exploring the latest research from advanced sensors and bio-technologies to power, and radio and acoustic waves.

The Management programme at University of Bath equips candidates with the skills to conduct and publish high-quality research, and to pursue careers in leading research-led universities.

The Design Research programme offered by De Montfort University develops advanced research expertise in sustainable design, product innovation, materials, and creative practice, enabling students to investigate design challenges through interdisciplinary and industry-focused research.

Develop creative research in areas of heritage practice you're passionate about. Study with a distinguished department and receive expert guidance from our supportive staff. The Heritage Studies programme is offered at University of York.

As a student in the Politics programme from the University of Strathclyde, you can study an MPhil over one year or a PhD over the course of three years.

We offer a phd programme degree in Nanoscience for Medicine and the Environment at the University of Bologna.

The Max Planck Graduate Center is a virtual department across two Max Planck Institutes and four faculties of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, created for interdisciplinary projects. We offer an advanced PhD program in these research topics to excellent candidates from all over the world.

The Ph.D. Course in Enterprise Engineering at Tor Vergata University of Rome provides competencies for carrying out highly qualified research activities in public and private institutions, as well as specific professional competencies, contributing to the creation of the European Higher Education Area and European Research Area. 

This Statistics research at Keele University includes the design of clinical trials in all specialties, modelling disease with an interest in the effect of genetic factors, with a particular interest in musculoskeletal conditions. 

The Business Administration programme at the University of Cumbria has been designed for senior executives and professionals with a track record in management seeking to develop their insight and expertise.

Physical Geography research at University of Hull is renowned for its international scope and relevance across human and physical geography and geology.

Address the world’s growing diversity, driven by migration and mobility, with this Migration Studies PhD programme offered at the University of Sussex.

Exploring accounting practice, education, theory, regulation, and profession; and their organisational, social, environmental, and political implications. We offer a phd degree in Accountancy at the University of Aberdeen. 

Our experienced health psychologists and placement learning at the University of Stirling will prepare you to become an independent scientist-practitioner in Health Psychology.

The Politics programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced research expertise in political institutions, public policy, international relations, political theory, and conflict studies, enabling students to investigate contemporary political challenges through original and independent research.

Our Molecular Clusters research at The Open University UK explores photon, ion, and electron-driven processes in molecules and clusters.

The Earth and Marine Science Programme at University of Ferrara is aiming at providing high qualified scientific competences in Earth and Marine Science: mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, paleontology, geomorphology, physical oceanography, coastal dynamics, marine geology, economic geology and geophysics. 

Our Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at the University of Liverpool is an action-research based postgraduate programme, designed for senior professionals who want to drive transformational impact within their organisations, and become thought leaders in their professional area.