7.4k PhD programmes in Europe

The University of Stirling is a global leader in Aquaculture research and teaching, supporting the development of aquaculture worldwide.

The Environmental Science PhD/MPhil programme at University of Liverpool is led by the Ecology and Marine Biology group. 

Research within Social Policy and Criminology at The Open University UK explores the intersections of Social Policy and Social Justice.

Geography and Earth Science research at the University of Hull is renowned for its international scope and relevance across human and physical geography and geology.

University of Plymouth’s Sociology programme has a long and distinguished history and we have an international reputation for research excellence.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Stirling is internationally renowned for research exploring the relationship between human behaviour, technology and the environment. It offers PhD in Biology supervised by expert staff, and are proud of the key contributions made by research students to our achievements.

Welcome to the University of L`Aquila's distinguished Physical and Chemical Sciences Doctoral Program

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

The Doctoral Program (Ph.D.) in Economics at Sapienza University of Rome is a three year program where students are trained to conduct theoretical and empirical research in economics.

The research of our doctoral students and postdocs in this Interaction of Grammatical Building Blocks programme at Leipzig University focuses on the interaction of rules, operations, constraints, schemes etc. in Phonology, Morphology and Syntax.

Enhance your professional capability and critical reflection on the theories, methods and practices of policymaking with this Professional Doctorate in Policy Research and Practice at the University of Bath.

The PhD in Garden History at University of Buckingham is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva voce examination. 

Business research at University of Chichester enables companies, big and small, to develop in an efficient, safe and equitable way, bringing together people, industry and environmental concerns to tackle the biggest and most challenging issues of the day.

Drama at University of Hull has a strong reputation for world-leading and internationally excellent research. 

The Criminology programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced expertise in the study of crime, harm, justice, and social responses to offending, preparing researchers to generate evidence that informs policy, professional practice, and societal improvement.

Scientific research in the Surgery and Oncology programme from University of Liverpool is performed in an environment that has a wealth of clinical expertise and research which ensures that basic scientific research is always performed with insights of relevance to patients provided by leading clinical teams.

The PhD program in History and Philosophical-Social Sciences at Tor Vergata University of Rome is organised in two curricula: History and Philosophical-Social Sciences.

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.

The Refugee Law Initiative degree at University of London is a leading academic centre in the UK concentrating on  international refugee law and policy. 

Our PhD Radio and Mobile Communications Systems programme at the University of Hertfordshire enable students to develop specialist research skills and knowledge. We aim to provide PhD projects that will challenge and in some cases even inspire our students.