7.4k PhD programmes in Europe

This Ageing and Rehabilitation programme from University of Nottingham covers rehabilitation, including neurological, vocational and stroke rehabilitation, and ageing and care of older people, including care home residents. 

Develop a deep understanding of complex processes of social, political and economic change, and produce original research on international development themes. Learn more at the International Development programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Understand changing human populations – past, present and future. Equip yourself with advanced demographic research skills. Learn more at the Demography (Social - Formal) from London School of Economics and Political Science.

The Published Works in International Relations course from University of Plymouth enables eligible candidates who have not previously been able to register for a higher degree but have been research active and publishing – or making research available – in the public domain, to submit a collection of works for consideration for the award of a PhD.

​​This Cultures and Creative Practice programme from University of Nottingham will be particularly relevant to creative practitioners from a broad range of fields who wish to utilise the time and resources offered by doctoral study to develop and critically reflect on their practice and enhance their careers in a relevant creative sector.

Are you interested in how modern languages shape our understanding and experiences in the world? Do you have a particular intercultural topic you would like to research? Then this Modern Languages (Distance Learning) programme from University of Nottingham.

The Doctoral School AgriGenomics at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna links overlapping research fields with the aim to unravel the genetic and biochemical mechanisms underlying the performance of agricultural organisms and products.

A graduate of the Landscape and Garden Architecture programme from Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra has comprehensive knowledge in the field of spatial planning and landscape design, understands the principles of creating green objects, their historical development and restoration procedures.

There is a team of applied psychologists working closely with clinicians and practitioners to apply psychological knowledge and evidence to a range of settings throughout this Applied Psychology programme from University of Nottingham.

This Global Risk and Resilience from University of Cambridge will equip students with the skills and expertise to contribute critically and constructively to the aim of identifying, assessing, managing and/or mitigating global catastrophic risks.

Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence at University of Cambridge will train the next generation of AI researchers, technologists, and leaders in the development of human-centred, human-compatible, responsible and socially and globally beneficial AI technologies.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Creative Writing (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.

Business at University of Buckingham requires an original contribution to the body of knowledge in a particular academic or professional discipline.

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from International Career Institute (ICI) - UK is an advanced professional qualification designed for experienced professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership capability and strategic insight.

The DPhil in Area Studies (Middle East) is a research-based course exploring the Middle East through interdisciplinary approaches, covering politics, history, religion, literature, and social anthropology. The Area Studies (Middle East) programme is offered at University of Oxford.

The Engineering program at University of Plymouth four year professional engineering doctorate provides an alternative to a traditional PhD, tailored for students who want a career in industry. 

All of the Academic Divisions in the Faculty of Health, Education and Society invite Research applications from graduates in Sociology, Psychology, or similar disciplines. This Psychological and Sociological studies PhD at University of Northampton offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills.

The Robotics and AI for Net Zero programme offered by University of Oxford is run by the Universities of Manchester, Glasgow and Oxford. It trains the next generation of engineers in the robotics and AI (RAI) technologies needed to support the UK's net zero agenda.

The Social and Public Policy programme offered by Swansea University is a part-time doctoral research degree, equivalent to the PhD but different in that it is professionally orientated to focus on ‘applied’ research, rather than ‘pure’ research.

Develop your ability to design and implement solutions to complex business challenges across diverse organizations, industries, and global contexts with this Business Administration programme from Franklin Hudson – The International School of Management.