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1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities

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Lund University4,5(109)
Lund, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Economic History

The Economic History programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in historical economic processes, development, and societal change over time.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(61)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide

Religious Studies

The Religious Studies programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in religion, belief systems, and their roles within historical and contemporary societies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Amsterdam4,2(101)
Amsterdam, Netherlands Top 1% in Worldwide

Historical Studies

The Amsterdam School of Historical Studies at the University of Amsterdam integrates a variety of (inter)disciplinary perspectives, including history, history of art, literature and religious studies. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Toronto4,1(290)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Medieval Studies

The Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto provides interdepartmental programs in the medieval period, leading to the Doctor of Philosophy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,400/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Ancient Culture Studies

This Ancient Culture Studies degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,603/yr
University of Gothenburg4,1(61)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide

Slavic Languages

The Slavic Languages programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Slavic languages, literature, and philological studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Uppsala University4,2(113)
Visby, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Indology and Comparative Indo-European Philology

Indology and Comparative Indo-European Philology as a subject at Uppsala University covers Indology (classical and modern) and Comparative Indo-European philology. The main weight is attributed to Sanskrit (including Vedic) and Hindi, the modern language which unites the Indian federation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of St Andrews4,4(24)
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Divinity

Divinity at the University of St Andrews is open to those with different goals in mind: some may be looking to expand their worldview and scholarly knowledge, while others are looking to expand their own faith commitments or to be ordained.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$28,811/yr
University of Sheffield4,2(94)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Languages and Cultures

The School of Languages and Cultures at the University of Sheffield has a global reputation for our research. Join our rigorous research community as a PhD researcher and start making a difference.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$32,037/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Philosophy

This Philosophy degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,603/yr
Umea University4,6(27)
Umeå, Sweden Top 6% in Worldwide

Literature

The Literature programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in literary interpretation, textual criticism, aesthetic expression, historical perspectives, theoretical frameworks, and the examination of ideas across diverse linguistic traditions.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Uppsala University4,2(113)
Visby, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Iranian Languages

Our research inn Iranian Languages at Uppsala University primarily focuses on a few main areas: linguistics, sociolinguistics, literary studies, oral tradition, text edition, translation and translation theory.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Middlesex University4,1(117)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Doctor of Professional Studies

The Doctor of Professional Studies programme at Middlesex University is open to experienced practitioners from all professional areas who bring a high level of curiosity and passion to their commitment to make a positive difference to their sector/field. It is designed to help the individual practitioner respond to the complex, high level challenges that show up in their context.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
3 years$12,088/yr
University of St Andrews4,4(24)
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Medieval Studies

Decipher historical manuscripts, study ancient writing systems, and speak and write in medieval languages with this Medieval Studies programme at the University of St Andrews.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$28,811/yr
Umea University4,6(27)
Umeå, Sweden Top 6% in Worldwide

Economic History

The aim of the Economic History doctoral education at the Umea University is that the doctoral student should learn to critically and independently solve economic-historical research tasks and to contribute to the development of economic historical knowledge by producing a doctoral thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Linguistics

This Linguistics degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,603/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Greek

This Greek degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,603/yr
Florida State University4,4(370)
Tallahassee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Creative Writing

Consistently ranked among the top writing programs in the country, Florida State University’s Creative Writing Program has an internationally recognized reputation of excellence. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
Tilburg University4,1(109)
Tilburg, Netherlands Top 6% in Worldwide

Humanities and Digital Sciences

The Graduate School for Humanities and Digital Sciences at Tilburg University is an attractive environment where PhD candidates become skilled and responsible academics. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Södertörn University4,3(10)
Stockholm, Sweden

Critical and Cultural Theory

The Critical and Cultural Theory programme offered by Södertörn University develops advanced research expertise in the analysis of cultural artefacts, practices, and theoretical frameworks.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree

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