7.4k PhD programmes in Europe

Our unique approach to the scientific aspects of Astrobiology - Science research at The Open University UK combines fieldwork, laboratory simulations, thermochemical modelling and in situ observations.

The Centre for Policing Research and Learning (CPRL) is a collaboration between The Open University UK and 20 UK police forces to create and use knowledge to improve policing through research, learning and knowledge exchange.

In the Applied Health Sciences programme from University of Aberdeen we offer population-based research to support decision-making aimed at maximising health and optimising healthcare services. 

Given their profile, our Economics PhD candidates students at University of Bologna aim at careers in academia (in Italian and international universities) and in top research institutions, e.g. international organizations and central banks.

Eye and Vision Sciences research at University of Liverpool extends from basic molecular interactions through to health service implementation with the goal of translating our findings for the benefit of patients.

The PhD Business and Management course from University of Hull provides an inspirational environment for researchers in the early stages of their careers.

With the Criminology as a postgraduate at University of Hull join a vibrant and supportive research community covering a wide range of specialisms, from the links between alcohol and violence, the history of crime and punishment, to surveillance, green crime, and restorative justice - among others.

Embark on your journey of intellectual growth. Ignite your curiosity and create a lasting impact through educational research. We offer a Education degree at the University of Chichester.

With more than two decades of experience in computer games education, Abertay University helped to pioneer the development of academic study for artists engaged with new and emergent media technologies. It offers this PhD in Computer Arts.

Embark on a geographical odyssey at Philip University in Marburg, renowned for its distinguished doctoral program in Geography. This program stands as a testament to the institution's commitment to advancing geographical knowledge.

Management Studies is located within an integrated Business School at University of Aberdeen which allows it to draw upon relevant core disciplines for research and teaching.

The food and drink industry is extremely important to the UK/Scottish economy and Abertay research within the Division of Engineering and Food Science is at the forefront of new developments and knowledge transfer in food innovation and sustainability. This PhD in Food and Drink Science and Technology - Novel and Sustainable Production is offered at Abertay University.

Bridging the gap between the disciplines of Architecture and Engineering, deploying an engineering and technology-driven approach to the design of buildings. That is the unique profile of Architectural Engineering and Technology at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).

Welcome to TU Berlin's forefront Life Sciences and Fluid Dynamics Doctoral Program. Dive into the captivating intersection of life sciences and fluid dynamics, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in diverse fields at one of Germany's premier institutions.

Compelling for its in-depth coverage of issues in both financial and managerial accounting, the Ph.D. Program in Accounting at Darmstadt University of Technology offers a two-year cycle of doctoral-level courses developed specifically to transmit a rigorous methodological framework in the core areas of accounting as well as selected core areas of economics.

The research subject of Mechanical Engineering at Blekinge Institute of Technology focuses on digital product development and engineering design—where new methods and tools help organisations create innovative, sustainable and competitive products and product–service solutions.

Explore global issues in relation to the world of politics and international law, in times of peace and conflict, with this International Relations degree from the University of St Andrews.

Have you completed your master’s degree and are you working, for example as a researcher, but want to carry on studying? Then the Health and Welfare professional doctorate programme offered at the HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht may be for you. 

TU Dresden researchers want to generate an innovative class of materials within the Research Training Group in Interactive Fiber Rubber Composites, i.e. fiber-reinforced composite materials including structurally integrated actuator and sensor networks.

Are you passionate about doing theology or studies of religion? And do you want to write a doctoral dissertation and obtain a PhD degree in these fields? The Graduate School of Religion and Theology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent opportunities for high-level academic research and doctorate studies, both residential and non-residential.