134 Full-time PhD programmes in Geology

Be part of a PhD in Geology programme at Victoria University of Wellington that is internationally respected for its contributions to the study of volcanology and tectonics and to climate change in New Zealand and Antarctica.

Through this During Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology) PhD programme from Newcastle University you will work with academics who are leaders in their field so that your research has a real impact on civil engineering.

Join us for your PhD in Geosciences programme at Newcastle University. You'll work with academics who are leaders in their field. You'll be supported and guided to produce geoscience research of an international standard.

As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Spatial Sciences candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas. 

Geologists are directly involved in the monitoring, prediction, and assessment of hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis. The Geology course is offered at University of Canterbury.

The School of Geology at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics.

The Doctoral degree of Geosciences (UAveiro/UPorto) at Universidade de Aveiro aims to provide students with a comprehensive scientific preparation in the field of geosciences, both fundamental and applied, including contributions to other areas of social and economic importance, such as health, energy and the environment.

With a strong focus on interdisciplinary research, doctoral candidates engage in innovative projects that contribute to scientific and technological advancement. The Civil Engineering, Geodesy and Transport degree is offered by Silesian University of Technology.

As a student of this Doctor of Philosophy - Applied Geology programme at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

The Department of Geosciences offers a Ph.D. program in Geosciences at Colorado State University. Prospective Ph.D. students should visit the Geosciences website to identify likely advisors and contact them directly for further information about Ph.D. opportunities.

The Geological Sciences program from the University at Buffalo focuses on advancing our understanding of earth and applying that knowledge to problems of societal importance.

The mission of the graduate program in Geological Sciences at Case Western Reserve University is to train the coming generations of professional earth, environmental, and planetary scientists. 

The PhD Geology program from The University of Alabama requires a minimum of 48 hours of coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree, participation in the graduate seminar (four semesters), and a dissertation.

The Geoinformatics programme at Stellenbosch University is research-based and contains no coursework. The student completes a dissertation of about 90 000 words on a selected geoinformatics research problem.   

The Mineral Sciences program at the University of Lausanne aims to foster scientific quality and creativity in the field of Mineral Sciences and to promote mobility and soft skills competence. 

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) will provide all its students with educational programs that encompass the fundamental principles of the geosciences and the body of knowledge associated with the application of these principles to the study of the Earth and planetary materials. We offer a phd degree in Geology at the University of Houston.

Graduate Studies in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Stanford University involve academic course work and independent research. Students are prepared for careers as professional scientists in research, education, or the application of the Earth and planetary sciences to mineral, energy, water, and space resources. 

The Geochemistry programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in chemical processes governing Earth systems and elemental cycles.

The Marine Geology programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in sedimentary processes and environmental reconstructions of marine and lacustrine systems.

This Geology degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.