106 PhD programmes in Geography in Europe

This Regional and Urban Planning Studies programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science addresses the opportunities, problems, politics and economics of urban and regional planning in cities around the world.

At University College Dublin, our flagship research Geography degree is our structured PhD programme. The structured PhD focuses on the completion of taught modules in conjunction with a research thesis. 

The Aberystwyth University DProf Geography and Earth Sciences programme combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of AU staff who have expertise in the topic of study.

The PhD programme "Geography" from University of Göttingen, is based on a research focus on "Resource Analysis and Assessment of the Geosphere" in the context of geographical research on human-environment relations.

The Doctoral Programme in Biology, Geography and Geology (BGG) at University of Turku offers high-quality and interdisciplinary doctoral training in natural science research. 

The PhD in Physical Geography at The University of Manchester will allow you to benefit from the supervision of world-leading academics that have very strong reputations for research quality.

In this Social and Economic Geography, Land Management programme at the University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, you will gain advanced, detailed knowledge related to this area of research.

The Cracow University of Economics offers a doctoral degree in the field of Social and Economic Geography and Spatial Management.

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

The Physical Geography programme from Masaryk University aims to prepare top specialists in specific disciplines of physical geography. Graduates of the program should be prepared primarily for further scientific careers in academic and research institutions, but also for potential employment in the private sector.

The Physical Geography programme offered by Swansea University enables doctoral researchers to undertake a substantial project led by them. It is a highly respected qualification which is a necessary step in a career in academia, and also will open a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.

During the Human Geography program offered by Swansea University you will undertake an individual human geography research project over three years, supported by a globally respected academic staff.

Research in Human Geography at Keele University is clustered around two broad themes: Social Geography and Cultural Geography.

In this Geography programme at the University of Sussex you’ll work with expert faculty who are major contributors to policy debates within the UK Government, the EU and other international organisations.

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

The Geography (Arts) programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in human landscapes, societal transformation, and spatial perspectives on contemporary issues.

The Geography PhD programme at University of Nottingham enables you to conduct original research across a wide range of geographical research areas.

At the centre of the Geography - Earth System Sciences program offered at the University of Zurich is a written dissertation describing an original, independent scientific research project.

Graduates of this Geodesy and Cartography programme from Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava acquire a complete third-degree university education in the specialization of geodesy and cartography with the focus laid on the following areas: precise, integrated four-dimensional geodetic systems.

The Geography Research programme offered by King's College London examines spatial relationships shaping places, landscapes, communities, and environmental systems worldwide.