PhD programmes in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Europe

We have a large and vibrant graduate community, focusing both on PhDs by research and on taught programmes. The Geographical Sciences (Human Geography) program is offered by University of Bristol. 

This Fingerprinting storm and tsunami sediment signatures - Assessing future coastal resilience challenges from extreme events at University of Dundee  multidisciplinary project will open new research opportunities to explore the scales of impact and legacy from catastrophic coastal events, such as large-scale storms and tsunamis, through innovative investigations of processes.

The Geographical Sciences (Physical Geography) programme offered by the University of Bristol encompass a wide range of subjects at the leading edge of geographical research.

The School of Geography at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Geography and GIS.

This Geography (Human and Physical) MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter entails undertaking an in-depth study of a particular topic and making an original contribution to knowledge in the field. 

The Cartography, Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing PhD programme from Masaryk University aims to prepare top specialists in given geographical disciplines including scientific and language skills. 

Earth System Modelling and integrated assessment modelling at The Open University UK are about investigating the future of the Earth system and the response to ongoing climate change.

 Our research in Geoscience at Aarhus University relates to Earth surface processes with focus on clastic and carbonate sedimentology, basin analysis, soil science, hydrology and glacial geology.

Geodesy and Cartography from Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava prepares students to master the principles of independent as well as team scientific work, methods of the scientific formulation of problems, choices of theoretical models and the selection of technological instruments and procedures. 

This PhD in Geodesy and Geoinformatics is offered by the Department of Real Estate and Construction Management at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

The Department of Geography provides a range of opportunities for PhD research. We offer a Geography Research degree at the King's College London. 

The Professional Doctorate in Information Science programme at University of Strathclyde is a doctoral degree programme which allows experienced information professionals to research issues which arise from the practice of Information Science.

Geoscience and Remote Sensing at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) aims to understand the interaction between human activities, the Earth system and our living environment.

PhD researchers in Geography, Environment and Development Studies at Birkbeck, University of London can specialise in geography, geographical information science, environmental studies, development studies, international childhood studies, or community, youth and voluntary sector studies.