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Robotics
The EngD programme in Robotics from University of Twente (UT) focuses on creating technical solutions for the industrial sector (i.e. automatic welding robots), for maintenance and inspection (i.e. sewer inspection) and for medical use (like rehabilitation or surgical robotics).

Mechatronic Systems Design
The EngD programme track Mechatronic Systems Design programme from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a track of the program Automotive Systems Design (ASD). MSD offers a technological designer education on a doctorate level for MSc graduates (or similar level) in the field of mechatronics, robotics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering,

Energy and Process Technology
The EngD programme in Energy and Process Technology from University of Twente (UT) focuses on creating technological solutions for products and processes in nutrition, energy and the process industry.

Design of Electrical Engineering Systems
Design of Electrical Engineering Systems at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is one of the certified two-year post-masters Engineering Doctorate (EngD) programs offered by TU/e.

Designer in Bioprocess Engineering
The Designer in Bioprocess Engineering programme from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) develops MSc graduates in (Bio-)chemical Engineering or related academic backgrounds into multidisciplinary specialists, in preparation for a career in the industry.

Business and IT
The Professional Doctorate in Engineering in Business and IT (EngD BIT) from University of Twente (UT) aims to raise the level of competence of professionals in IT to deal with the opportunities and challenges that IT-based innovations pose.

Software Technology
Software Technology at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) offers a salaried two-year technological designer program on a doctorate level for MSc graduates with a degree in the field of Computer Science or a related field.

Automotive Systems Design
The Automotive Systems Design program from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) offers a technological designer program on a doctorate level for MSc graduates (or similar level) in the field of automotive technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, embedded systems, systems & control, applied physics, aerospace engineering, or similar.

Designing Human-System Interaction
The mission of the new Designing Human-System Interaction programme at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is to train professionals to develop competences in designing and evaluating interactive intelligent and innovative systems, services, and products.

Chemical Product Design
The EngD programme “Chemical Product Design” at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) focuses on the development of structured materials, formulations, and devices for specialty chemicals, personal care, health care, food, semiconductor, and energy sectors.

Data Science
The EngD Data Science from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a joint initiative of Eindhoven University of Technology, Tilburg University, and the Data Science Centre Eindhoven.

Civil and Environmental Engineering
The world of civil engineering is changing. Nowadays, there is an increasing demand for engineers who have a profound understanding of their own field and can oversee and combine the specialist knowledge from other disciplines. The Civil and Environmental Engineering programme is delivered at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).

Maintenance
The EngD programme in Maintenance from University of Twente (UT) educates technological designers who are capable to design efficient and effective maintenance processes from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Smart Buildings and Cities
The Smart Buildings and Cities program from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) wants to contribute to the transition towards smart, intelligent and sustainable cities where quality of life is high.

Civil Engineering
The purpose of the EngD programme in Civil Engineering from University of Twente (UT) is to educate trainees who will be the 'new employees' in the field of civil engineering.

Accounting, Auditing and Law
The Accounting, Auditing and Law course from NHH Norwegian School of Economics offers an active and dynamic research environment in our three main research areas: Management Accounting; Financial Accounting and Auditing; and Economics, Ethics and Law. Faculty members are dedicated to guiding and supporting PhD candidates in their research education.

Toxicology
The doctoral study program Toxicology from University of Hradec Králové is focused on interdisciplinary study of toxic compounds, study of their effects and their analysis within compulsory subjects (Toxicology, Applied Toxicology) and compulsory courses (Basic Course, Introduction to Toxicological Methods, Advanced Methods in Toxicology).

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
The PhD in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Politecnico di Torino aims at training highly qualified researchers and experts in the general field of electrical, electronics, and communications engineering.

Multilingualism (Linguistics)
A PhD of Multilingualism (Linguistics) offered by University of Pannonia focuses on multilingualism, studying how multiple languages coexist within individuals, societies, and schools. We welcome applicants interested in researching multilingual people and communities, as well as language teachers aiming to improve language teaching and learning through evidence-based academic research.

Philosophy
The Philosophical Faculty of the University of Hradec Králové offers a PhD degree which may be pursued in full-time study. The PhD programme is designed for students who have obtained a Master´s Degree in Philosophy and related study disciplines.