7.5k PhD programmes in Europe

Lancaster University4,3(65)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

This Creative Writing course from Lancaster University has a long and distinguished history which dates back to 1970, meaning that, in the UK, we were there at the very beginning of the discipline. And we remain at the fore with prize-winning authors as tutors, and students who go on to publish their work both while with us and after.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

3 years$30,214/yr

University of Chester4,3(63)

Chester, United Kingdom

Business and Management

The Business and Management programme at the University of Chester is home to an intimate and burgeoning community of research active academics and doctoral students who want to tackle issues of national and international significance.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$20,873/yr

University of Birmingham4,3(46)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Dentistry

The Dentistry programme from University of Birmingham will cultivate the skills needed to contribute to research that focuses on the scientific basis of oral and dental disease, providing innovative solutions to important problems significantly impacting the population and helping to deliver a vision for improving oral and general health.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$39,149/yr

University of Bristol4,3(95)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Cellular and Molecular Medicine

The School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for the study of cancer biology, infection and immunology, and regenerative medicine. University of Bristol offers the Cellular and Molecular Medicine programme.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

5 years$36,732/yr

University of Greenwich4,2(104)

Blackheath, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Art and Design

As part of our MPhil/PhD Art and Design you will learn how to conduct rigorous and significant research (both theoretical and applied) around Design and Art-related disciplines. The Art and Design programme is offered at University of Greenwich.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$24,978/yr

University of York4,2(99)

York, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Environmental Geography (Distance Learning)

This Environmental Geography (Distance Learning) PhD programme from University of York is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$41,340/yr

University of Sunderland4,2(100)

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Professional Doctorate via Study Centres

Explore the link between issues in business and management and relevant academic theory, and apply this to the critical investigation of problems, the creation of solutions and the introduction of change within the workplace. We offer a Professional Doctorate via Study Centres programme at University of Sunderland.

Ph. D. Part-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

University of West London4,4(66)

London, United Kingdom

Dementia Studies

This Dementia Studies course from the University of West London provides an opportunity for individuals with an academic or professional interest in dementia to undertake advanced study within their chosen area.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$16,028/yr

Bangor University4,4(85)

Bangor, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Education Doctorate Programme

In this rapidly changing world, a postgraduate course can serve different needs and give you that extra edge that today's employers are looking for, or secure that much-needed promotion. Whatever your academic or professional goals, our long tradition of academic excellence will help you get there. The Education Doctorate Programme is offered at Bangor University.

Ph. D. Part-time On-campus

5 years$24,710/yr

School of Advanced Study, University of London5,0(1)

London, United Kingdom

Digital Humanities

This Digital Humanities degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London demonstrates the value of digital research to the wider humanities community and fulfils the School’s remit to promote and facilitate digitally enabled research across the disciplines.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

3 years$23,281/yr

Cardiff University4,6(159)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Philosophy

Pursue innovative research with experts working at the cutting-edge of their fields. Staff specialisms cover most traditional areas of Philosophy delivered by Cardiff University, including analytic, continental and empirical approaches and an exciting range of growing sub specialties.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$35,663/yr

University of Huddersfield4,4(43)

Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Chemistry

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Chemistry programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$24,978/yr

Maynooth University4,1(51)

Maynooth, Ireland Top 15% in Worldwide

Adult and Community Education

The overall aim of the Adult and Community Education programme from Maynooth University is to facilitate the students in making an original contribution to the knowledge base in the field of adult and community education through research. It meets the needs of practitioners in the field of adult and community education.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$15,611/yr

Istanbul Aydin University4,0(304)

Istanbul, Turkey Top 20% in Worldwide

English Language and Literature (Combined PhD)

English Language and Literature (Combined PhD) at Istanbul Aydin University designed for students who wish to pursue advanced academic study directly after completing their bachelor’s degree.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$5,000/yr

Bangor University4,4(85)

Bangor, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Ocean Sciences

Supervision is available for research across all discipline areas in the School of Ocean Sciences. The Ocean Sciences (PhD/MPhil) is offered at Bangor University.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$32,725/yr

Universidade de Aveiro4,4(203)

Aveiro, Portugal Top 7% in Worldwide

Psychology

The PhD Program in Psychology offered by Universidade de Aveiro aims to promote scientific research practices in psychology based on high rigor, transparency, and contribution to the construction of knowledge.

Doctorate Full-time On-campus

3 years$2,593/yr

Queen Mary University of London4,1(113)

London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Physics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK’s elite research centres in internationally-leading research activities.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$38,535/yr

University of York4,2(99)

York, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Medieval Studies

Within the Medieval Studies PhD programme from University of York students are trained to be interdisciplinary researchers and are normally co-supervised by staff from two different departments.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$33,860/yr

Loughborough University4,4(62)

Loughborough, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Embedded Intelligence

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Embedded Intelligence from Loughborough University requires the use of sensors, communications and processing that are embedded into the product, process or service in order to meet specific objectives. As such, the embodiment of EI depends on a multidisciplinary approach for a successful implementation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$39,403/yr

University of Surrey4,4(64)

Guildford, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Computer Science

The Computer Science PhD programme offered at the University of Surrey at the offers advanced training and research opportunities in various areas of computer science.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$37,800/yr