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7.5k PhD programmes in Europe

Environmental Science
The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. This Environmental Science programme is offered by University of York.

Politics
This Politics programme from University of Bristol provides an opportunity to conduct advanced political research in an interdisciplinary school.

Philosophy
Join our researchers working on the history of philosophy, aesthetics, epistemology, ethics, and language, logic and metaphysics in the Philosophy programme from University of Southampton.

Regional Economic and Social Research
You will be part of the University's community of researchers, with the opportunity to attend and/or contribute to a range of discipline, college and University-wide presentations, training and conferences. We offer a Regional Economic and Social Research programme delivered by Sheffield Hallam University.

Music
The Music PhD programme from University of York may be proposed in any area closely related to the research interests of current members of staff (see staff profiles).

Executive Doctor of Business Administration (Online)
The Executive Doctor of Business Administration (Online) programme from Aston University is designed for experienced business executives like you, aiming to leverage your experience with cutting-edge, research-based skills that will enable you to tackle business challenges and impact the industry successfully.

Design
This Design degree from the University of Gloucestershire offers you the opportunity and time to explore innovative research practice through original, critical works.

Metallurgy
Metallurgical research at the Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification (BCAST) is at the forefront of the field, making it one of the most prominent and influential groups globally. We offer a Metallurgy degree at the Brunel University of London.

Economics
The aim of the Economics programme from Corvinus University of Budapest is to teach students how to write papers that can be published in high-quality scientific journals. Students also learn to conduct economic analyses that assist decision-makers in formulating economic policies for the country and businesses.

English
The English programme offered by Bangor University is awarded for a dissertation of not more than 60,000 words and the PhD for a dissertation normally of not more than 100,000 words.

Law
Over the years, the Law School at Brunel University of London has established itself as a major player in the UK law research landscape and is ranked as one of the top law schools in the UK for research.

Management Mathematics
Enhance your career with the Management Mathematics course at University of Birmingham. Apply mathematical concepts to real-world managerial, industrial, and scientific challenges, and learn to develop powerful solutions to complex problems.

Health, Wellbeing and Society
The Health, Wellbeing and Society programme from University of Bristol is linked to the interdisciplinary South West doctoral pathway of the same name.

Media and Communications
Research in Media and Communications at the University of Brighton critically analyses the role of media institutions, as well as the changing landscape of media industries and cultural production.

Education
The Education programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University comprises of both course-based and research-based elements.

Economics
Join our community of scholars investigating economic behaviour and societal problems. Become part of a centre of excellence that is influencing policy and using interdisciplinary approaches to tackle some of the world's most pressing economic concerns. We offer a phd degree in Economics at the University of Southampton.

Law
Join our community of researchers across a wide range of subjects in public, private, domestic and international law. We offer a Law degree at the University of Southampton.

Computer Science and Informatics
Studying for a Computer Science and Informatics PhD or MPhil offered at Cardiff University, offers you the opportunity to become part of a strong, dynamic and internationally successful research school.

Nursing and Health Sciences
The School of Health Sciences (SHS) strives to transform lives through applied health research, within a vibrant research community within our school and the wider university. This PhD in Nursing and Health Sciences is offered at the University of Dundee.

Sociology
This Sociology course from Lancaster University provides an opportunity to develop your own research expertise in an interdisciplinary department. Our staff are involved with research centres and groups looking at everything from Social Futures and Inequalities to Data Science, Mobilities and Migration.