80 PhD programmes offered by the university

Students in George Washington University’s American Studies PhD program receive rigorous training in the interdisciplinary study of American culture, society, and politics, as part of a course of study that is comprehensive yet personally tailored to the student’s specific interests.

The Human and Organizational Learning concentration at George Washington University takes a cross-disciplinary approach to engaging in research and scholarship to study and apply leadership, learning, culture, and change at individual, organizational, and societal levels.

The PhD in Public Policy and Administration at George Washington University prepares students for research, administration and teaching positions in public policy.

The DNP: Nursing Practice (Post-MSN) program option at George Washington University is for nursing professionals interested in improving patient care, affecting health policy and being a nursing leader. 

The Comparative and International Education PhD concentration at George Washington University examines education in global contexts.

The Cancer Biology PhD program at George Washington University is designed to equip the next generation of researchers with the knowledge, research training and leadership skills necessary to foster progress in the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. 

The Ph.D. in Computer Engineering at George Washington University prepares aspiring scholars and researchers to explore key areas within the computer engineering field, including computer architecture, integrated circuit design, photonic computing, high-performance computing, and network computing.

The doctor of philosophy (PhD) in the field of Decision Sciences from the George Washington University is designed to prepare students for a successful career as a scholar at a leading research university. 

The Systems Engineering (Online) degree at George Washington University develops a deep expertise in designing, analyzing, and managing complex systems for students seeking advanced academic study. 

The Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at George Washington University prepares rising scholars and researchers to contribute positively to the mechanical and aerospace engineering fields.

The mission of the GW Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Epidemiology program at George Washington University is to educate individuals who are committed to making a difference by solving public health problems. 

The doctor of philosophy (PhD) in the field of Finance from the George Washington University is designed to prepare students for a successful career as a scholar at a leading research university.

The doctoral program in Educational Leadership and Administration (ELA) at George Washington University prepares and develops scholar-leaders to become catalysts for change in diverse educational settings and contexts.

The PhD in Microbiology and Immunology prepares graduates to become independent scientists in areas of George Washington University faculty expertise, which include the study of host-pathogen relationships, inflammation, vaccine development, T lymphocyte activation, cancer immunology, molecular parasitology, molecular retrovirology (HIV/AIDS), and microbial genomics and proteomics.

The PhD in Physics program at George Washington University prepares students for teaching and research-based positions in physics. Working alongside our renowned faculty mentors, PhD students become experts in their field.

The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health (GWSPH) is a leadership degree. 

More than ever before, today’s health care leaders are faced with complex challenges to translating evidence to practice that require navigating geographical, organizational, economic, cultural, and professional barriers. We offer a Translational Health Sciences degree at George Washington University.

The Ph.D. in Systems Engineering at George Washington University allows rising scholars to produce original research in the systems engineering field.

The Juridical Science degree at George Washington University offers persons who have completed an LLM degree the opportunity to pursue book-length research and writing in a specific area of interest that makes innovative contributions to legal scholarship.

The objective of the Business with a Management and Strategy doctoral program at George Washington University is to prepare students for research-oriented academic positions.