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1.9k PhD programmes in Humanities

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University of Gothenburg4,1(61)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide

Theoretical Philosophy

The Theoretical Philosophy programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in knowledge, reality, language, mind, logic, and scientific inquiry.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Ostrava4,5(8)
Ostrava, Czech Republic

Philosophy - International Studies

The aim of the Philosophy - International Studies program at the University of Ostrava is to prepare scholars who will be able to reflect theoretically on historical and systematic forms of philosophical thought and will be able to critically assess contemporary human and social problems in general. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$744/yr
University of Groningen4,4(109)
Groningen, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Jewish, Christian and Islamic Origins

What cultural and societal processes shaped Jewish, Christian, and Islamic religions? Discover the varied religious roots of modern society, studying the testimonies these traditions left behind. We offer a Jewish, Christian and Islamic Origins degree at the University of Groningen.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Nottingham4,2(105)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

At University of Nottingham, we're one of the leading philosophy research communities in the UK and welcome applications from enthusiastic and committed PhD Philosophy students.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,622/yr
University of Illinois at Chicago4,2(20)
Chicago, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Germanic Studies

The Department of Germanic Studies at University of Illinois at Chicago offers the Master of Arts degree and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Germanic Studies. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$9,376/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Philosophy of Sport

The Philosophy discipline at The Open University UK welcomes applications for graduate work in the Philosophy of Sport and Games.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,983/yr
Boston University4,1(80)
Boston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theological Studies

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program at Boston University is offered to students wishing to enhance their knowledge and competence in teaching and research and to contribute to scholarship in a specialized area of Theological Studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$24,048/yr
University of Hull4,2(91)
Hull, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

History

At University of Hull, you research History under the supervision and guidance of leading experts who are active historians working on everything from ancient Rome to modern Britain. History is offered at University of Hull.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,061/yr
Durham University4,3(35)
Durham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

History

The History program at Durham University has established itself firmly as one of the top departments in the UK. Staff and students are part of a vibrant learning community, set within the magnificent location of Durham’s World Heritage Site.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,424/yr
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,5(28)
Urbana, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Classical Philology

The Doctor of Philosophy in Classical Philology at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is offered only in classical philology, which requires advanced work in both Greek and Latin. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$32,204/yr
University of Essex4,2(88)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Languages and Cultures

Within the Languages and Cultures programme from University of Essex we aim to provide our research students with work and storage space, including laboratory facilities and access to online bibliographies, corpora and other resources.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,570/yr
Brown University4,6(16)
Providence, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

History

The Ph.D. History program at Brown University offers courses to help students advance their critical reading, research and writing skills as they increase familiarity with different approaches to the past, build comparative understanding of major historical developments and gain competence in the literature and sources of their fields of specialization.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$71,700/yr
Koc University4,1(139)
Istanbul, Turkey Top 7% in Worldwide

History

The History PhD program at Koc University seeks to provide students with a strong grounding in the advanced study of history. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Tennessee Knoxville4,5(15)
Knoxville, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

History

Students will select a major doctoral field in Pre-Modern Europe, Modern Europe, or American History. The History program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$32,288/yr
The University of Iowa4,0(4)
Iowa City, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Religious Studies

The Department of Religious Studies' doctoral program at The University of Iowa prepares students to become specialists in the study and teaching of religion and in the dissemination of new knowledge in religious studies and related fields.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$32,776/yr
University of Tennessee Knoxville4,5(15)
Knoxville, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

English

A student must successfully complete a program of study, normally six full semesters as outlined below, approved by the candidate’s committee or the Director of Graduate Studies in English. The English program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$32,288/yr
University of Tennessee Knoxville4,5(15)
Knoxville, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Modern Foreign Languages

The PhD with a major in modern foreign languages requires advanced training in a major language (French, German, Spanish) and either a second language (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish), applied linguistics or Latin American Studies. The Modern Foreign Languages program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$32,288/yr
University at Buffalo4,4(40)
Fairfax, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Comparative Literature

The Department of Comparative Literature at the University at Buffalo is a small department whose distinctiveness lies in fostering students' originality and independent intellectual inquiries.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,740/yr
Warnborough College4,8(4)
Online

History of Ideas

The History of Ideas programme from Warnborough College focuses on a diachronic study of key ideas as they interact with each other in their journey through time.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
3 years$6,690/yr
University of London4,1(69)
London, United Kingdom

Languages, Cultures and Societies

Undertaking doctoral Languages, Cultures and Societies research at University of London allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$7,767/yr

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