7.4k PhD programmes in Europe

The International Relations programme offered by King's College London examines global politics, foreign policy, international cooperation, and Brazil’s evolving role in world affairs through advanced interdisciplinary research.

The International Joint Ph.D Programme in Human Rights, Society, and Multi-level Governance at University of Padua is a three-year, interdisciplinary, joint academic programme managed by Universities in Australia, Croatia, Greece, Italy, coordinated by the University of Padova (Italy). 

The Demography programme of Tallinn University aims to create opportunities for acquiring the highest scientific qualification in demography.

Criminology programme at University of Essex are hosted within our Department of Sociology.  We offer supervision that covers a wide range of topics and we take a global approach to the subject, with particular expertise in diverse regional settings.

The Dramatherapy programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores therapeutic practices that use drama, performance, and creative expression to investigate psychological, social, and cultural experiences through advanced research.

The aim of the Nursing course from University of Essex is to provide a unified approach to theory and practice within a professional context, so your learning is structured to allow you to develop your skills both in the workplace and within the academic environment.

Coming to the Law program of the University College Dublin creates the possibility of expert supervision by leading researchers in a wide variety of fields.

Electronic Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia aims to provide training leading to a doctoral degree for Spanish and international students who hold a university qualification in electronics.  

The Neuroeconomics program from the University of Zurich has a strong scientific focus, with the goal of enabling students to become independent first-class researchers.

The Neuroscience program from the University of Zurich includes a written dissertation about the own independent scientific research project. 

The Doctor of Business Administration programme from University of South Wales is a professional doctorate designed for senior managers and professionals who want to develop higher-level research skills that can be used to make informed strategic decisions within their organisations. 

The Systems Biology program from the University of Zurich includes a written dissertation about the own independent scientific research project.

The Epidemiology and Biostatistics program from the University of Zurich includes the writing of a dissertation on the own independent scientific research project.

Program outcomes for the Chinese Studies course at the University of Zurich include acquiring subject-specific skills in the area of specialization and improving research methodology.

The Practical Theology programme of the University of Roehampton is committed to high level research, grounded in faith practice.

Pasteur-Paris University International Doctoral Programme offered by the Institut Pasteur prepares students for an exciting and competitive career in scientific research, through the development of a research project,  participation to academic courses, and professional development trainings. The requested duration for a PhD in France is three years.

This History of Artcourse from the University of Cambridge offers the opportunity for independent research under the supervision of an expert member of staff.

The outcomes of the Islamic Studies program from the University of Zurich include acquiring subject-specific skills in the area of specialization and improving research methodology. 

Throughout this Engineering programme at the University of Lincoln, students will have the chance to collaborate with industry on projects that can deliver tangible benefits to employers, the sector, and society. 

The Classics programme from The University of Cambridge, is a three to a four-year research degree, examined by a thesis. Candidates work independently and closely with their supervisor, a senior member of the Classics Faculty, and also have a secondary supervisor.