379 Full-time PhD programmes in History

The aim of the Economic History programme at Uppsala University is for our PhD students to learn how to critically and independently assess economic-historical research tasks and contribute to the development of research by producing a doctoral thesis.

The Doctorate of Philosophy in Historical Theology at the Catholic University of America represents an achievement in theological scholarship and research. 

South Asian History at the New York University has been the locus for key debates—from those on the origins of early trans-oceanic merchant networks to those on the making of new forms of imperial rule, on nationalism and decolonization, and on subaltern studies, postcolonialism, and globalization—which have had a broad comparative and methodological reach beyond the boundaries of South Asia.

At the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in History.

The History programme offered by Bogazici University develops advanced research in history across diverse regional, thematic, and methodological fields.

The Philosophy discipline at The Open University UK welcomes applications for graduate work in the History of Philosophy; in particular, ancient philosophy, 19th- and 20th-century German philosophy, late-19th- and 20th-century French philosophy, and the history of philosophy of science.

Study with award-winning researchers and teachers in Simon Fraser University's Department of History.

Maori Studies at University of Otago is an entry point for students wishing to engage with knowledge about the Māori world. It is a broad programme dedicated to the study of te reo Māori (Māori language), tikanga Māori (Māori customary lore) and aspects of te ao Māori (the Māori world).

The Ph.D. History program at Catholic University of America trains students to become professional historians, mentoring them as they produce scholarship on a carefully defined topic, equipping them with skills in research, analysis, and communication, and building intellectual flexibility and confidence.

The Department of History at Auburn University offers two graduate programs: the Master of Arts in History and the PhD in History. 

History is the study of change and continuity in human communities over time. This PhD in History is offered at McMaster University.

The Department of History at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers a doctoral degree in three major fields: North America, Europe, and World. The objective of the graduate program is to prepare students for careers in research and teaching.

The Ph.D. Drama - Theatre History, Theatre Criticism program at University of Washington provides comprehensive training in theatre and performance scholarship, embracing a wide definition of performance while maintaining rigorous training within a discipline core.

The purpose of the History program at the Yale University is to develop historians who possess both intellectual range and specialized competence. 

The History programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in historical inquiry, source analysis, and the study of societal change across diverse historical contexts.

This History and Philosophy of Science program offers you a unique opportunity to study the history and philosophy of science while embedded among biologists within Arizona State University's School of Life Sciences. You can benefit from participating in the university's interdisciplinary culture and integrating coursework from the sciences into your education.

Undertaking doctoral Historical Research research at University of London allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.

The University of California, Riverside offers Ph.D. degrees in History which prepare graduates for careers in museums, archives, and historic preservation, among other professions.

History faculty at the University of Sussex research, teach and write about history in Britain, Europe and across the globe. This means you’ll be supervised by leading practitioners in your field. 

We are dedicated to training first-rate historians for careers in and out of the classroom. We offer a History degree at the Indiana University Bloomington.