191 PhD programmes in Language Studies in Europe

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. University of Jyväskylä offers the Applied Language Studies programme. 

Research in the field of Latin at Uppsala University deals with texts from the entire period of the long and varied history of the Latin language, with a clear focus on ancient Latin.

The Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) PhD programme at the University of Amsterdam is designed to support and guide PhD candidates in their track to become highly qualified scientific researchers in the areas described by the institute's research mission.

The Romance Languages programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in Romance linguistics and literary traditions.

A University of Hertfordshire research degree in English Language and Communication is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.

Unlock your potential with a English and Creative Writing programme at the University of Chichester.

The Spanish programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced expertise in Hispanic and Latin American languages, literatures, histories, and cultures, preparing researchers to investigate diverse cultural, linguistic, and artistic traditions across the Spanish-speaking world.

The doctoral study programme is intended for outstanding graduates of the consecutive (follow-up) English Philology master's degree and related programmes at the University of Ostrava. 

Throughout the Italian Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter all students have a primary and a secondary supervisor who provide regular, high quality advice, support and direction in their academic endeavours. You will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of research.

The Linguistics and Language research portfolio at the University of Brighton is evolving rapidly with enthusiastic and dedicated supervision for PhD work in linguistics and related language studies across a number of specialisms.

The Humanities and Languages Doctoral School is comprised of four joint research units and nine reception teams from the University of Tours and the University of Orleans.

The Welsh program offered by Swansea University enables you to undertake a substantial project rooted in your own passions and interests.

The aim of the English Studies programme from Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra is to prepare doctoral students for independent creative scientific research and scientific pedagogical activities.

Language and Policy is a key topic within the Language and Literacies Research Cluster at The Open University UK.

The doctoral programme in English Literature and Comparative Cultural Studies at University of Cyprus is designed for students who wish to undertake research in Anglophone or comparative literature, with particular emphasis on theoretical, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives.

At University College Dublin, the PhD Modern Languages thesis is undertaken within the framework of a clearly structured PhD programme that includes: taught modules; a Research and Professional Development Plan; record thesis chapters drafted/completed, a Research Studies (advisory) Panel; and may include the possibility to develop teaching skills through tutoring.

Welcome to the University of Tours's Humanities and Languages Doctoral Program. Immerse yourself in a rich and diverse academic environment at our esteemed university, where we offer a comprehensive doctoral program encompassing humanities and languages.

The Language and Culture programme offered by Linköping University develops advanced research expertise in the relationship between language, literature, and cultural practices.

The vision of the Amsterdam Center for Language and Communication at the University of Amsterdam is to solve scientific and societal problems in the broad field of language and communication through a focus on variability in language and the causes and constraints thereon.

The English programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in English linguistics and English-language literature.