7.4k PhD programmes in Europe

The Veterinary Sciences programme offered by University of Parma develops advanced research expertise in animal health, veterinary medicine, and sustainable animal production systems.

In achieving both artistic ambition and academic astuteness, prospective postgraduate theatre research students will join a thriving research environment. We offer a Theatre degree at University of Chichester.

Uncover how media and communications shape society, culture and public opinion. Study in a globally renowned department of world-class academics. Learn more at the Media and Communications programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

How does climate change impact Arctic nature, communities, and economies? Why are some places and regions growing and developing, while others are declining and suffering? What explains the location of different services, and how can their accessibility be modelled and developed? Find out on the Geography programme from University of Oulu.

The doctoral degree programme in Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) from University of Oulu gives you a wide understanding and deep competence in developing organizations and applying versatile scientific methods in a rapidly changing environment. 

At Hasselt University you can obtain the degree of doctor in Architecture.

As one of the UK's leading centres of historical research, the department emphasises the international and transnational context of historical developments. Learn more at the International History programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

This Management course from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management focuses on research in strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and organisational behaviour.

The Offshore Renewable Energy programme offered by Swansea University has been running as a training centre since 2012 and so far, has already recruited and trained over 100 Offshore Renewable Engineers.

Study your PhD in the vibrant community of Warwick's School of Life Sciences, with 90% of our research rated as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the REF 2021 assessment. Pursue both subject-specific and general research expertise on the practical-based PhD in Life Sciences. The Life Sciences programme is offered at University of Warwick.

Advance the future of cybersecurity, AI, and 5G networks. Join the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funded Centre of Doctoral Training (CDT) and become a pioneer with our Open Secure Communication Networks PhD programme. The Open Secure Communication Networks programme is offered at University of Surrey.

The Social and Public Policy programme offered by University of Glasgow draws on the expertise of academics within their Division of Urban Studies & Social Policy (USSP) and Centre for Public Policy (CPP).

The Cancer Science (Maths or Physics) programme offered by University of Oxford is a research course applying maths, physics, and engineering to cancer biology, imaging, data science, and therapy, with interdisciplinary lab rotations and a thesis.

The Cyber Diplomacy programme offered by University of East London is designed to meet the current global diplomacy priorities and capacity building. 

The Clinical Psychology Sciences programme offered by University of Glasgow has been designed specifically to provide the best in advanced training in mental health science and practice, with a delivery framework that keeps the learner strongly connected to their home country.

University of Klagenfurt offers the Law programme. 

Take the opportunity to pursue an individual research project of your choosing, with expert guidance and personal supervision from a member of the Published Works in English course from University of Plymouth.

Are you fascinated by nature and interested in the environment you live in? Do you care about sustainable functioning of the world? If so, this is the right place for you.  Tomas Bata University in Zlín offers the Environmental Chemistry and Technology programme. 

Study in an internationally renowned department and contribute to our pioneering research. Learn more at the Mathematics programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Develop an in-depth understanding of human behaviour. Gain practical research experience in the UK and internationally. Learn more at the  Psychological and Behavioural Science programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.