150 Full-time PhD programmes in Earth Sciences

The Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability - Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology program of the Northern Arizona University will prepare you to pursue research and educational opportunities that advance the frontiers of understanding of ecological and evolutionary processes.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Earth and Planetary Sciences offered by the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences in the Faculty of Science at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes demanding and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

The Earth Sciences programme from University of Debrecen provides high quality education in scientific research.

The Earth and Planetary Sciences programme offered by Dartmouth College develops expertise in geosystem analysis, planetary evolution, cryospheric dynamics, environmental processes, and scientific discovery.

At the University of Alberta, we offer our graduate students a PhD degree in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. 

Students in the PhD in Geosciences program at the University of Rochester are expected to spend three to five semesters in intensive coursework (both within the department and in other departments) before taking their qualifying examinations. 

Studying the Earth is fundamental to understanding the processes by which the Earth is formed. This Earth Science programme is offered The University of Manchester.

Earth System Science PhD students at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) join the global scientific community in the effort to define the causes and impacts of climate change and to develop effective solutions for a sustainable future.

The Geophysics programme offered by University of Wyoming prepares students to develop, evaluate and lead research at the cutting edge of the geological sciences while building the capacity to communicate effectively with both peers and the general public.

Working with world-class faculty, our Earth and Environmental Science doctoral students at the University of Pennsylvania explore fundamental Earth processes and contemporary environmental problems.

The Earth Science and Engineering programme offered by Imperial develops advanced research expertise in understanding Earth's processes, resources, environments, and planetary systems through interdisciplinary scientific and engineering investigation.

The Geodesy programme offered by Bogazici University develops advanced expertise in geodesy for studying Earth dynamics and crustal movements using precise measurement methods.

Exceptional Earth Sciences research degrees at Australian National University. The Australian National University provides PhD candidates with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. 

Heriot-Watt University has an active and growing capacity in Applied Geoscience which sits alongside and complements its Petroleum Engineering capabilities and research. 

Earth Sciences at Simon Fraser University comprise a variety of disciplines in which pure and applied research is carried out to investigate the processes responsible for the formation and evolution of our planet. 

Immerse yourself in the forefront of structural resilience and geotechnical innovation with MIP Politecnico Di Milano's Structural Seismic and Geotechnical Engineering doctoral program.

The Earth and Planetary Sciences program at Northwestern University trains graduate students to become conscientious thought leaders in and outside of academia.

Nestled in the cultural and academic hub of Poland, the Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences proudly presents its doctoral program in Civil Engineering, Geodesy, and Transport.

The PhD in Earth Sciences from Khalifa University is internationally leading research activity in science, engineering, and medicine.

Geography and Earth Science research at the University of Hull is renowned for its international scope and relevance across human and physical geography and geology.