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1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities
Kansas State University4,2(27)
Manhattan, United States Top 9% in Worldwide History
The doctor of philosophy in History from Kansas State University requires completing 30 hours of course work beyond the master’s, satisfying the language requirement, passing the qualifying examination, and writing a sound dissertation based on original historical research that is approved by the student’s committee.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$32,130/yr
Stanford University4,2(48)
Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide Social Sciences, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Policy Studies in Education
The power in the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Policy Studies in Education at Stanford University approach to doctoral study is the way it opens up the possibilities for educational research by combining two distinctive approaches.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$27,540/yr
University of Kent4,0(59)
Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Classical and Archaeological Studies
Examine the textual and material evidence for a wide cross-section of the ancient world.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,588/yr
Georgetown University4,5(54)
Washington, D. C., United States Top 5% in Worldwide History
The Department of History at Georgetown University offers programs of study leading to an M.A. degree in History for Global, International and Comparative History (MAGIC) and a Ph.D. in History.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$13,638/yr
Queensland University of Technology4,3(18)
Brisbane, Australia +1 Top 4% in Worldwide Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted By Faculty of Health)
The Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted By Faculty of Health) at Queensland University of Technology challenges candidates to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the field by developing new ideas, or new ways of approaching existing problems.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$26,340/yr
University of California, Berkeley4,3(102)
Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide Buddhist Studies
The Buddhist Studies offers an interdisciplinary program of study and research leading to a Ph.D. degree in Buddhist Studies. The Group at the University of California, Berkeley, which cooperates closely with the SSEAS, and of East Asian Languages and Cultures, emphasizes the study of Buddhism in its many forms within its Asian historical and cultural context.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$13,140/yr
Cornell University4,2(42)
Ithaca, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Linguistics
The interests of the faculty cover a wide range of areas in theoretical and experimental linguistics. The field's graduate program covers all facets of linguistics, as well as an exceptionally broad spectrum of courses dealing with computational linguistics, field methods and historical linguistics. The Linguistics program is offered by Cornell University.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$20,800/yr
Polytechnic University of Catalonia4,1(172)
Barcelona, Spain Top 7% in Worldwide Theory and History of Architecture
The Theory and History of Architecture programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is designed for architects or graduates in the humanities, archaeology or fine arts who hold a master’s degree in architecture, archaeology or the humanities.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$714/yr
University of Cambridge4,4(55)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide History
This History course from The University of Cambridge, is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva voce examination. The primary purpose of the PhD is the preparation and presentation of a substantial piece of independent and original academic research, completed in three or four years if studying full-time and five years if studying part-time.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$57,351/yr
Johns Hopkins University4,5(42)
Baltimore, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Classics
The graduate program in Classics at Johns Hopkins University has combined intensive study of Greek and Latin language and literature with the latest approaches to research on the classical world.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$66,670/yr
University of Cambridge4,4(55)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide Linguistics - Theoretical and Applied Linguistics
The Linguistics - Theoretical and Applied Linguistics programme from The University of Cambridge, includes seminars and workshops on library resources, giving conference papers, publishing, applications and interviews, teaching skills, specialist linguistic training, and film-making.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$57,351/yr
University of California, Berkeley4,3(102)
Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide Comparative Literature
Comparative Literature from University of California, Berkeley is a vibrant place for the research and study of literatures and cultures in an interdisciplinary framework, from transnational and cross‐cultural perspectives.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$13,140/yr
University of Bamberg4,3(8)
Bamberg, Germany Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS)
The Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) at University of Bamberg was established in 2010 to create an innovative working and learning environment for exceptionally qualified doctoral researchers.
Doctorate Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Szeged4,4(52)
Szeged, Hungary Top 10% in Worldwide Linguistics
The educational programs of the Doctoral School of Linguistics from University of Szeged provide students with theoretical and methodological knowledge necessary for doing research into the theoretical, historical, typological and applied aspects of linguistics as well as writing scholarly papers and a PhD dissertation.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$7,866/yr
Bilkent University4,2(239)
Ankara, Turkey Top 10% in Worldwide Philosophy
The aim of the Philosophy programme from Bilkent University is threefold: (i) by exploring influential philosophical arguments and ways of arguing, the department intends to impart upon the students the intellectual resources to discern lines of thought and courses of action that are defensible as opposed to ill-considered.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$17,600/yr
Anglia Ruskin University4,1(98)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide English Language and Linguistics
The English Language and Linguistics programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores language structure, use, development, and variation, enabling researchers to investigate linguistic phenomena across multilingual, social, cultural, and theoretical contexts.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$23,590/yr
Anglia Ruskin University4,1(98)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide History
The History programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores historical change, society, politics, culture, and identity through advanced research into Britain, empire, labour movements, social relations, and international historical developments.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$23,590/yr
King's College London4,2(113)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Philosophy Research
The Philosophy Research programme offered by King's College London investigates fundamental questions concerning knowledge, reality, ethics, language, mind, science, and society through advanced philosophical enquiry.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$39,091/yr
Queen's University Belfast4,2(80)
Belfast, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide English
The English programme offered by Queen's University Belfast offers pathways in Literary Studies, Creative Writing, and Language and Linguistics. Proposals are welcomed in all areas from Medieval to Modern, supported by award-winning writers, linguists and critics working across British, Irish and American Literature.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,330/yr
Queen's University Belfast4,2(80)
Belfast, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide History
The History programme offered by Queen's University Belfast enables doctoral researchers to engage in original research in a historical subject of their choice, supervised by internationally recognised scholars. It is a dynamic research area with strengths in ancient, medieval, early modern and modern periods across Ireland, Britain, Europe, the United States, Africa and Asia.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,812/yr