7.4k PhD programmes in Europe

The Doctoral School of Electrical Engineering at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) will support you in becoming a nationally and internationally sought-after researcher. 

The Regenerative Sciences program at Hannover Medical School was developed as part of the Cluster of Excellence REBIRTH – ‘From Regenerative Biology to Reconstructive Therapy’. 

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting and Finance at The University of Manchester is awarded by the University in recognition of the successful completion of a course of supervised research, the results of which show evidence of originality and independent critical judgement and constitute an addition to knowledge.

Research in Sociology at Kent covers a range of areas, including social and critical theory, social movements, globalisation and everyday life, cities and space, media and technology, class, ‘race’ and ethnicity, gender, work, visual sociology, the welfare state, risk and society, violence, NGOs and organisations, and social aspects of the body.

In the Doctoral School of Physics at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), fundamental principles of physics are used to solve technological problems such as designing better materials or building more efficient devices. 

This Social Work programme at The University of Manchester gives students the opportunity to work with internationally renowned scholars engaged in innovative research that will make a difference in people's lives and in health and social care.

The Law programme of the Pompeu Fabra University offers interdisciplinary training in the legal sciences, in order to prepare and defend a doctoral thesis.

This Social Anthropology with Visual Media programme at The University of Manchester is intended for those with a degree in social or cultural anthropology who wish to use visual media in the course of pursuing doctoral research. 

The PhD in Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence at The University of Manchester is a structured research programme containing taught elements designed to provide a solid skills basis for independent research in this area.

We offer supervision in Refugee Care at University of Essex, allowing you to undertake research that introduces a therapeutic dimension and psychosocial perspectives to your work with asylum seekers, refugees and other involuntarily dislocated persons.

The Department of Chemistry offers research opportunities and projects in a wide range of research themes. This PhD in Theoretical Chemistry is offered at The University of Manchester.

is a professional degree, designed to support you and give you the skills you need to deliver unique solutions in your sector or organisation, based on accurate and unbiased analysis of situations therein. The Business Administration programme is offered by Heriot-Watt University.

Integrated Safety from Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava focuses on the training of graduates who are experts in occupational safety and health, fire engineering and environmental engineering. Emphasis is placed on the ability to practically apply the acquired knowledge. 

Students at Building Technology from Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava have mastered scientific research and development methods in the Building Industry study specialization with a focus on theories of building technology.  

At Industrial Management from Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava focuses on the development of a complex personality who will be able to apply flexibly in the labor market.

Civil Engineering from University of Porto awards students with a doctoral degree in civil engineering and encompasses: writing an original thesis which has to be specially written for this purpose and be adequate for students’ field of knowledge and specialized area.

At Hasselt University you can obtain the degree of doctor in Nursing Science.

Become a competent and capable clinical psychologist with the Clinical Psychology course at University of Plymouth.

The Codex course at University of Plymouth is a full-time practice-driven interdisciplinary PhD programme in the emergent fields of art, design, and technology.

This Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, PhD course from the University of Cyprus emphasizes fundamental principles that prepare students for leadership roles in a challenging and rapidly changing technological world.