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24 PhD programmes in Operations Research

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Statistics and Operational Research (STOR-i)

This Statistics and Operational Research (STOR-i) course from Lancaster University offers a ground-breaking approach to statistics and operational research, developed in conjunction with leading industrial partners. There are typically over ten fully funded places annually.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

Operational Research

Operational Research degree delivered by Cardiff University is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Mathematics research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3½ years$35,388/yr
Grand Canyon University4,1(18)
Online

Operational Leadership - Quantitative Research

This Operational Leadership - Quantitative Research program at Grand Canyon University allows learners to design innovative, quantitative approaches to healthcare operations that address efficiency, quality, safety and outcome.

Ph. D. Part-time Online
4 years$11,250/yr
University of Groningen4,2(111)
Groningen, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Operations Management and Operations Research

The aim of the PhD Operations Management and Operations Research programme at University of Groningen is to turn out highly qualified researchers. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Waterloo4,1(88)
Waterloo, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Combinatorics and Optimization - Quantum Information

Students in the PhD Combinatorics and Optimization - Quantum Information program from University of Waterloo are regarded as being on probation during their first year in the Department, and their performance during this first year determines whether they are allowed to continue in the program. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,405/yr
University of Waterloo4,1(88)
Waterloo, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Combinatorics and Optimization

Students in the PhD Combinatorics and Optimization program from University of Waterloo are regarded as being on probation during their first year in the Department, and their performance during this first year determines whether they are allowed to continue in the program. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,405/yr
Georgia Institute of Technology4,3(41)
Atlanta, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization

Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization (ACO) is an internationally reputed multidisciplinary program sponsored jointly by the College of Computing, the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and the School of Mathematics at Georgia Institute of Technology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$6,696/yr
Tilburg University4,1(119)
Tilburg, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Operations Research

The Operations Research (OR) group at Tilburg University aims at conducting cutting-edge research in deterministic OR research, stochastic OR, and game theory. The focus of the program is on fundamental theoretical research for improving the quality of decision making in business.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Grand Canyon University4,1(18)
Online

Operational Leadership - Qualitative Research

Graduates of the Operational Leadership - Qualitative Research program at Grand Canyon University will advance the study of health administration and operational leadership dynamics to drive their field forward. 

Ph. D. Part-time Online
4 years$11,250/yr
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill4,5(13)
Chapel Hill, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Statistics and Operations Research

At University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, the educational and research profile of the Statistics and Operations Research Ph.D. program is focused on the core disciplines of statistics, optimization, probability, and stochastic modeling. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$29,422/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,1(381)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Operations Research

A doctoral degree in Operations Research at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$1,373/yr
KTH Royal Institute of Technology4,3(36)
Stockholm, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Planning and Decision Analysis

The Planning and Decision Analysis programme offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology develops advanced research expertise in analysing and improving the foundations of planning and decision-making processes.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Cornell University4,2(42)
Ithaca, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Operations Research

The Ph.D. in Operations Research program at Cornell University is rigorous academically, demanding independent investigation and achievement and characterizes original scholarly work of the highest caliber. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$20,800/yr
University of Illinois at Chicago4,3(18)
Chicago, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Doctoral Industrial Engineering and Operations Research students at University of Illinois at Chicago develop their own research agendas in one (or more than one) of our 22 research labs, working alongside faculty mentors who are pursuing investigations with National Science Foundation funding and other grants. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$9,376/yr
Carnegie Mellon University4,2(23)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Operations Research

The Ph.D. Program in Operations Research at Carnegie Mellon University stresses optimization techniques leading to decision-making algorithms and the development of new models for management science applications.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$47,000/yr
University of California, Berkeley4,3(94)
Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) at University of California, Berkeley offers four graduate programs: a Master of Engineering (MEng), a Master of Science (MS), a Master of Analytics (MAnalytics), and a PhD. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$13,140/yr
Princeton University4,4(35)
Princeton, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Operations Research and Financial Engineering

The Operations Research and Financial Engineering program from Princeton University places a strong emphasis on mathematical and computational tools. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
National University of Singapore4,4(59)
Singapore, Singapore Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Operations Research and Analytics

The National University of Singapore offers a multidisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme with the area of specialization in Operations Research and Analytics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of New York in Prague4,3(44)
Prague, Czech Republic

Mass Observation and Worktown Studies

One of the core values held by the University of New York in Prague is excellence in research. Offered at their partner, New York College Athens, in coordination with the University of Bolton, students will be able to earn their Ph.D. in Mass Observation and Worktown Studies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
North Carolina State University4,2(46)
Raleigh, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Operations Research

Operations Research (OR) is a discipline of problem-solving and decision-making. It uses advanced analytical methods to help management run an effective organization. This program is offered at North Carolina State University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$12,607/yr

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