7.4k PhD programmes in Europe

The mission of the Neurodevelopment and Vulnerability of the Central Nervous System research training group (RTG) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is to further the development of prevention and treatment strategies for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases of adulthood through a deeper understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.

The Classical Archaeology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in the study of ancient societies, sites, and material culture.

The Law programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in legal studies across diverse specialisations and interdisciplinary perspectives.

The Humanities Research programme offered by De Montfort University develops advanced research expertise in humanities scholarship, critical inquiry, and cultural analysis, enabling students to investigate historical, literary, creative, and social topics through original interdisciplinary research.

At University of Glasgow, the Population and Ecosystems Health programme is by its nature interdisciplinary. It requires a tight weave of ideas from ecology, epidemiology, and genetics applied across a variety of domains including terrestrial and aquatic ecology, veterinary epidemiology and evolutionary biology.

The food industry is very labour intensive and as a result is under threat from low wage economies. We offer a Robotics and Systems Engineering degree at University of Salford.

The Media, Communication and Culture programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in analysing communication systems, cultural dynamics, and media structures.

Our Biochemistry and Biotechnology research at University of Glasgow aims to answer fundamental questions about how cells and organisms work at the molecular and biochemical level. 

Studying for a PhD with University of East London's School of Education and Communities, Department of Social Sciences will push you to the limit - and you'll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff.

Studying the Earth is fundamental to understanding the processes by which the Earth is formed. This Earth Science programme is offered The University of Manchester.

The PhD Epidemiology programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Epidemiology.

The research in Psychology at Luleå University of Technology aims to describe and understand human emotions, thoughts and behaviours in different situations and environments.

The Materials Engineering programme offered by Swansea University provides an excellent base for doctoral research with main strengths in aerospace materials, environmental materials and steel technology.

At the University of Wolverhampton, further opportunities for training and skills development during your Environmental and Analytical Sciences research are offered and encouraged.

The Department of Educational Studies at the Karlstad University offers a doctoral programme in Educational Work. 

High-quality research is crucial to improving health and well-being within our communities, and effective long-term policy and practice interventions depend on the latest evidence. This Nursing PhD is offered at Swansea University.

The Environmental Psychology programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in how people interact with and experience physical and social environments.

The Polymer Technology programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in polymer chemistry, physics, processing, and environmental aspects of polymer materials.

The Human Geography programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in spatial, social, and economic processes and their impact on places and societies.

Research at the Department of Animal Nutrition and Management at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is focused on nutrient metabolism and utilisation, and on the relationship between husbandry systems, animal welfare, health, behaviour and production.