106 PhD programmes in Geography in Europe

As a PhD student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.

The School of Geography and Planning is a leading international centre of excellence in teaching and research in spatial planning, human geography and urban design from Cardiff University, where you can study the Geography and Planning programme.

This Human Geography and Environment PhD programme is offered by University of York is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding.

This Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) programme from University of Birmingham is offered by the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Based in a city with a rich industrial heritage and rapid urban transformation - your future as a thought leader in planning and development starts here.

The Geography and Environment course from the Loughborough University provides tailored academic and pastoral support throughout your studies.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Geography programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

The Geographical Sciences (Human Geography) programme from University of Bristol is international and interdisciplinary and offers an exceptional academic environment for postgraduate research.

Through the Geography PhD programme from Newcastle University we offer supervision across a wide range of human and physical geography topics.

This Geographic Data Science programme at University of Bristol trains the next generation of geographic data and quantitative social scientists who are interested in understanding how to use data science and other quantitative methods to tackle pressing geospatial challenges in social and natural environments. 

The Health Service and Population Research programme offered by King's College London examines mental healthcare systems, community wellbeing, and population-level factors that influence access, outcomes, and equity.

Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Geography doctorate at the University of Bern? 

Interdisciplinary Geography and Environment research at University of Aberdeen is addressing societal challenges, earth surface processes and environment change.

The Physical Geography programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in Earth’s physical environments and their interactions with human systems.

Graduates of this program at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn have the knowledge and skills in the field of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management, and academic teaching.

Join us at the forefront of human and physical geography research with a PhD in Geography at the University of Sheffield.

Our Human Geographers are ranked 1st in the UK for research publications and 1st in the UK overall for internationally excellent and world-leading research. We offer a Human Geography degree at the University of Glasgow. 

The Social Geography and Regional Development programme from Masaryk University focuses on the study of the spatiality of social life. The Faculty of Science at Masaryk University is a traditional specialization, whose content reflects the changing society and its manifestations in the area. 

Geophysics is a discipline investigating the structure of the Earth, its temporal variations and related forces. This PhD program is offered at Bogazici University.

This Positioning, Navigation Earth Observation PhD at University of Nottingham is based within the Nottingham Geospatial Institute (NGI).

This Human Geography and Urban Studies programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science offers training in human geographic research and in responding to the challenges of rapid urbanisation and urban redevelopment around the world.