7.4k PhD programmes in Europe

The PhD programme of the Department of Water and Climate Risk at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam aims at developing data and modelling methods for the analysis of societal and environmental risk related to water and climate.

Chemical technologies enrich our quality of life, creating new developments in areas from drug discovery to transitional metal chemistry. This Chemistry programme is offered at the University of Sussex.

PhD Astronomy candidates at Leiden University carry out a programme of independent research and additional (limited) course work, culminating in production of a PhD thesis in typically 4 years.

The Japanese programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Japanese language and literature.

The Fine and Performing Arts programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise through independent artistic practice and interdisciplinary artistic inquiry.

The Journalism, Media and Communication programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in journalism, media systems, and communication processes.

The Business School at University of Hull (HUBS) offers PhD research degrees in a number of research groups, including Accounting and Finance.

On the Gender Studies (Humanities) programme at the University of Sussex, you have the opportunity to explore cultural, social and political approaches to the field.

A key focus of life science in the TU Dresden International Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering is Biochemistry. A range of fascinating research topics and of state-of-the-art technologies are represented in our graduate school to understand the molecular basis of life.

The Sport course within the Cardiff Metropolitan University School of Sport and Health Sciences is a research degree programme whereby students function independently at the same level as a traditional PhD (Level 8).

The Physics programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced expertise in astrophysics, quantum technologies, and light-matter interactions, preparing researchers to investigate fundamental physical phenomena and contribute to scientific discovery through innovative experimental and theoretical research.

From the effects of the internet on society to the impact of hate crimes on minority communities – the Law School at the University of Sussex is a vibrant, exciting environment for doctoral research.

The Planning programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced research expertise in spatial planning, sustainable development, governance, and place-making, enabling students to investigate complex social, environmental, and territorial challenges through interdisciplinary research.

The research conducted in Occupational Therapy includes people of all ages, children of adults and the elderly. The aim of the research at Luleå University of Technology is to promote people's involvement in everyday activities and participation of society in life-long health.

The Research Training Group Modulation of Intersystem Crossing at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is focused on the study and modulation of ISC (Intersystem Crossing) in molecules.

The Manchot Graduate School Molecules of Infection (MOI) at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf maps complex host-pathogen interactions and explores new strategies for the elimination of pathogens in infectious diseases.

The Professional Doctorate in Criminal Justice at The University of Lancashire provides an alternative award for the traditional Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Learn how organisations operate, behave, and create value. At the University of St Andrews, Management is regarded through the lens of responsible enterprise, with concepts such as ethical approaches and environmental impact integrated into research and teaching.

The SEPT PhD program at Leipzig University offers excellent graduates from all over the world the opportunity of a further doctoral study in the field of International Entrepreneurship and Ecosystems, as well as in Innovation Systems and University Business Linkages.

The Research Training Group Hydrogen Isotopes at Leipzig University offers cutting-edge doctoral research projects at the interfaces of analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and theoretical chemistry, chemical technology as well as material science.