126 PhD programmes in Philosophy in Europe

The PhD in Theology, History of Ideas and Philosophy programme offered by Aarhus University offers a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary doctoral research within and across the fields concerned. Theological research is characterized by interaction between historical, literary, and systematic methods.

Research students of Philosophy at University of Lincoln will be able to access support and training to develop the practical and critical skills necessary for investigation and study at doctoral level. 

The variety of works done within the History and Philosophy of Economics program at the University of Lausanne falls around three main issues – interpretation, epistemology, and contextuality.

The Theology and Religious Studies Research programme offered by King's College London explores religious traditions, beliefs, texts, cultures, and practices through interdisciplinary humanities and social science approaches.

The Logic programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in mathematical, philosophical, and computational logic.

The Philosophy Department at Uppsala University has played a prominent role in the history of Swedish philosophy and in Swedish society generally since the 17th century.

The Doctor of Philosophy programme offered by John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin develops advanced research expertise across humanities, social, natural, medical, and theological disciplines through structured doctoral training and independent study pathways.

The PhD in Philosophy at Tor Vergata University of Rome aims to train scholars who can provide original and innovative contributions in specific research areas and are, at the same time, able to identify and explore the points of connection of the philosophical discussion with other humanistic and scientific disciplines. 

The Philosophy program of the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University is traditionally committed to the development of original and ground-breaking philosophical investigation through lines of research that are constantly and fruitfully intertwined, though following different philosophical traditions and methodologies. 

The Philosophy programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in fundamental philosophical questions through critical inquiry, theoretical analysis, and original scholarly investigation.

At the University of Aberdeen, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Philosophy. Join us! 

The Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Philosophy at the University of Oxford is a three- to four-year full-time research programme whereby you undertake a doctoral level research project under the guidance of your supervisor(s). 

The Philosophy programme offered by University College Dublin develops advanced research expertise in philosophical inquiry, theoretical analysis, and original scholarly investigation.

Philosophy at the University of Glasgow is 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 debates.

The graduate program in Ancient Philosophy from Warnborough College is suitable for students who intend to develop professional careers in a wide range of settings.

The St Andrews and Stirling Graduate programme in Philosophy (SASP) is taught by the Philosophy departments at the University of St Andrews and the University of Stirling, which together form Scotland’s premier centre for Philosophy and one of the top Philosophy programmes in the United Kingdom.

The Ph.D. in Philosophy at the Sapienza University of Rome offers a rich course of studies in the various areas of philosophy and in the history of philosophy.

Join a world-leading centre for research in rational choice theory, formal epistemology, philosophy of science, and moral and political philosophy. Learn more at the Philosophy programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

The Semiotics and Philosophy of Communication programme offered at Charles University is interdisciplinary and requires knowledge of basic theoretical concepts and methods of various social sciences, which are necessary for the complex study of communication problems.

As a doctoral student in the Doctor of Philosophy course from the Amity University London, you are expected to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in your chosen academic field. It is a challenging pursuit but a rewarding one, and succesful research serves to help the work of an international community of fellow researchers and professionals.