61 PhD programmes offered by the university

Astronomy students at Georgia State University are involved in four main areas of research: Black Holes and Active Galaxies, Stars and Extrasolar Planets, Solar Physics, and High Angular Resolution Imaging.

The J.D. Law curriculum at Georgia State University is engaging and challenging. Students will understand how the law works and explore diverse areas, including health, tax, entertainment, immigration, social justice and family law.

The Urban Studies Institute’s PhD in Urban Studies prepares students for academic and research careers at the forefront of urban analysis. Our doctoral students at Georgia State University work alongside top faculty in their fields and join future leaders passionate about solving urban community issues.

The Georgia State University Computer Science Ph.D. program offers educational and research opportunities for students in a wide variety of research and technology areas.

The Ph.D. in History at Georgia State University prepares students for a wide range of careers, both inside and outside the academy.

The Ph.D. in Sociology at Georgia State University is focused on producing highly skilled researchers who can perform research in both academic and non-academic environments.

With this Business Administration - Digital Innovation program at Georgia State University you will be part of the Center for Digital Innovation, a college-level interdisciplinary research center on digital innovation that focuses on adding value and addressing high-impact problems in business and society.

The Ph.D. in Kinesiology program at Georgia State University is designed to train students to conduct high-level research at institutions of higher education (e.g., as professors at colleges and universities) or as practitioners in kinesiology-related fields.

As you work toward your Ph.D. in Nursing at Georgia State University, you will be setting yourself apart as a nurse scholar and a leader in research, practice and education.

The Occupational Therapy doctorate program at Georgia State University prepares students to improve human lives through innovations in research, community engagement and education in occupational therapy and rehabilitation in general.

The Georgia State University Ed.D. program in Curriculum and Instruction prepares master teachers to become instructional leaders and curriculum specialists who wish to develop expertise in advocacy for equity in teaching and learning, curriculum theory and development and pedagogical leadership.

The Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies at Georgia State University allows students to examine the philosophy and practice of education and to develop skills in both the methodology and the study of educational practice.

Georgia State University’s Ph.D. program in Business Administration - Information Systems seeks to attract the very best students, train them to become excellent researchers and teachers, and place them in top research institutions.

The Ph.D. in Business Administration - Real Estate program at Georgia State University is designed to develop strong research skills and focused study on the function of real estate markets and institutions.

The joint doctoral program in Public Policy (Joint with Georgia Tech) combines the strengths of Georgia State University's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and the Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Public Policy.

The Instructional Technology Ph.D. program at Georgia State University is designed for those working in the instructional technology field in a variety of educational, training and development areas, such as those found in schools, higher education, business, industry and government agencies.

The faculty in the Georgia State University Department of Mathematics and Statistics view the disciplines as great unifying themes in our modern culture. Math/stats is a language, a science, an art form and a tool of tremendous power.

The Ph.D. program in English - Literary Studies at Georgia State University fosters an environment of critical engagement with the most pressing questions in contemporary literary and cultural studies.

The Public Health - Environmental Health concentration at Georgia State University provides Ph.D. students with the skills, knowledge and experience to understand the chemical, physical and microbiological aspects of environmental and occupational exposures.

The Georgia State University Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) hybrid program is your solution for those called to seek the highest level of clinical nursing practice. You will finish the program ready to lead others in implementing cost-effective practices that also improve outcomes.