7.4k PhD programmes in Europe

​If you have a degree in Business Systems and Operations or a related field, such as sustainability, circular economy, logistics, supply chains, security management, technology management, or business operations, this Business Systems and Operations PhD at University of Northampton is an excellent way to broaden your knowledge and research skills.

The aim of this Professional Doctorate programme Agriculture from Aberystwyth University is to produce a qualification which, whilst being equivalent in status and challenge to a PhD, is more appropriate for those pursuing professional rather than academic careers.

Advanced Engineering Systems for Industry from University of Minho introduces you to advanced manufacturing systems and logistics; advanced information and software systems.

Physics from University of Nova Gorica is intensely focused at student research activities. These activities as conducted in research groups from various laboratories within the University as well as in companies and other research institutions. 

At Environmental Sciences from University of Nova Gorica during the research work, students can focus on studying basic phenomena in the environment, as well as improving technologies that reduce environmental pollution, as well as the development and introduction of new techniques for detecting pollutants in the environment.

Karstology from University of Nova Gorica is intended for candidates who have completed the previous study programme for obtaining university education or a second-level study programme of various fields, and who wish to gain deeper insight of this broadly “integrated system of sciences on karst” and become karst researchers or karst managers.

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 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.

Physics is a strong focus of research at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, and about 200 doctoral students are pursuing their thesis in this discipline.

The doctoral program in Finance at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is targeted towards the pursuit of academic excellence. The program covers a wide range of subjects including Asset Pricing, Financial Economics, Financial Econometrics, Corporate Finance and Mathematical Finance.

The teaching of Art History at Aberystwyth University is now in its 90th year and our splendidly restored Edwardian building celebrates its centenary. The School is well equipped with large studios, print workshops, darkrooms, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, a MacSuite, galleries, archive room, and Museum.

The PhD programme from Aarhus University offers education in a number of major areas of Physics and Astronomy. The minimum background education for enrollment is a Bachelor degree in Physics, Astronomy or a closely related subject.

This Centre for Doctoral Training in Fluid Dynamics PhD programme from University of Leeds tackles fundamental and applied problems providing students from a wide range of academic backgrounds with the opportunity to undertake cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research.

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is one of the leading departments of our kind, internationally recognised for our research excellence, industry engagement and first-class teaching programmes.

The Finnish Doctoral Programme in Oral Sciences (FINDOS-Turku) at University of Turku represents all fields of Oral Sciences and brings together preclinical and clinical researchers to encourage the exchange of knowledge and ideas and to support translational Dental research.

The Executive PhD Program from Antwerp Management School is tailor-made around the needs of Executives and Managers who aim to translate their expertise and market know-how into a PhD degree. 

The Veterinary Science programme from University of Cambridge is carried out over a minimum of three and a maximum of four years (full time), including a probationary period of one year. 

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Biomedical and Life Sciences (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

This Nursing (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield offers postgraduate researchers the opportunity to engage in high-impact, practice-focused research that directly improves patient care, health systems, and workforce development locally, nationally, and globally. 

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.