126 PhD programmes in Philosophy in Europe

The Medical Ethics and Law course from Lancaster University provides research training in core concepts and theories in the moral and political philosophy of current issues in biomedicine and health. 

Within the Philosophy (Distance Learning) PhD programme from University of York students follow an approved programme of research supervised by a member of academic staff and informed by a Thesis Advisory Panel.

The Philosophical Faculty of the University of Hradec Králové offers a PhD degree which may be pursued in full-time study. The PhD programme is designed for students who have obtained a Master´s Degree in Philosophy and related study disciplines. 

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.

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.

The Human Sciences degree from University of Debrecen involves altogether four disciplines, which makes it unique in Hungary: Philosophy, Education, Psychology and Sociology – the latter is not available at the moment for our international students.

The doctoral study of philosophy at the USB Faculty of Theology is four years long, completed with obtaining the degree Ph.D. The programme is accredited in Czech and English.

The Philosophy programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University enables researchers to deepen their expertise and develop advanced research and practical skills through doctoral study in philosophical inquiry.

Discover a Doctor of Philosophy degree awarded in any subject area at University of the Arts London (UAL)  with qualified and inspiring research supervision.

The Philosophy and Literature PhD is a leading programme at University of Warwick, suiting students who thrive on independent, interdisciplinary study. You will undertake a substantial research project as part of an active research community, supervised by experts. Study Philosophy with English or Modern Languages.

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

University of the West of Scotland is delighted to present its innovative, blended learning, part-time Doctor of Professional Studies.

Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Glasgow are thriving. Our vibrant research environment includes an active community of postgraduate students and engaged staff who are internationally recognised for their contributions to a wide range of philosophical and psychological debates.

The Philosophy discipline at The Open University UK welcomes applications for graduate work in the field of Philosophy of Mind and Language.

The Philosophy discipline at The Open University UK welcomes applications for graduate work on Continental Philosophy.

At the Philosophy programme offered by University of South Wales you will learn to become an independent researcher by undertaking a significant and original piece of supervised research.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. The Doctor of Social Sciences (D.Soc.Sc.) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. University of Jyväskylä offers the Social Sciences and Philosophy (KYC) programme. 

This Philosophy from University of Cambridge offers close supervision and extensive training and is the standard entrance to the academic profession. The Faculty welcomes applications for this degree in a wide range of philosophical areas.

The Faculties of Theology of the Universities of Bern, Basel and Zurich jointly offer a new doctoral program in Theology.

The History and Philosophy of Science programme from University of Cambridge students are part of an exceptionally lively interdisciplinary community, with unparalleled opportunities to learn from and exchange ideas with staff, postdoctoral researchers and visitors here and across the University, and to use the outstanding facilities.