47 PhD programmes offered by the university

Our faculty and student researchers collaborate in labs across the university and beyond, contributing to projects and discoveries in many physics subfields. This Physics PhD is offered at Florida International University.

The Ph.D. program in Public Affairs at Florida International University equips you with critical thinking and research capacity on urban and comparative international governance issues.

The Department of Modern Languages offers a variety of opportunities for advanced study. This Spanish program is offered at Florida International University.

The Higher Education program from Florida International University is designed to provide the opportunity for students to enhance analytical and research skills for leadership roles in institutions of higher education. 

The Social Welfare programme offered by Florida International University (FIU) develops advanced expertise in community advocacy, human services leadership, and societal wellbeing research.

The Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Political Science at Florida International University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the discipline.

The PhD in Global and Sociocultural Studies at Florida International University is an innovative interdisciplinary degree which combines the theories and practices of three key social science disciplines; geography, sociocultural anthropology, and sociology.

The PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences at Florida International University is a customizable interdisciplinary program that bridges the gap between the laboratory bench and the patient's bedside. Every student's program is tailored to meet their specific learning needs.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering encompasses a broad range of research and educational interests. This Electrical Engineering program is offered at Florida International University.

The Business Administration program from Florida International University connects you with a world-class faculty that develops your research and teaching skills in preparation for a successful academic career. 

The Doctorate in Business Administration from Florida International University is offered as a track under the Ph.D. degree and is designed for working senior-level professionals who desire to achieve a doctoral degree in business while continuing their work responsibilities and careers.

Public Health - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention or Health Disparities at Florida International University provides research-based training to seek effective behavioral, social, and structural solutions to public health problems.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Applied Social and Cultural Psychology at Florida International University prepares students to work in a variety of settings to understand and transform the systems in which humans interact.

The PhD in Biology at Florida International University is conferred on individuals in recognition of their demonstrated ability to master a specific field of knowledge and to conduct significant independent, original research.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Cognitive Neuroscience at Florida International University trains students to become experts in the study of the neuroscience of cognition and behavior.

The PhD in Computer Science at Florida International University is designed to provide cutting-edge research in all major areas of computer science while leading to the frontiers of knowledge in your chosen field of concentration.

The Dietetics and Nutrition doctoral program at Florida International University allows students to study and work side-by-side with esteemed educators, researchers and practitioners who serve as mentors.

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Systems Science at Florida International University offers several concentrations within Geosciences or Natural Resource Science and Management. Much of faculty and student research is based in South Florida, the Caribbean region and Latin America.

The Public Health program from Florida International University is an opprtunity to learn from renowned faculty on the front lines of innovative research

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Mechanical Engineering at Florida International University  is designed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving scientific and technological environment in the 21st century.