126 PhD programmes in Philosophy in Europe

Our PhD programme offers high-quality training and a supportive environment in which to pursue your passion for research with internationally respected experts in the field from different disciplines. The Philosophy, Politics and Economics programme is offered at University of York.

In this Philosophy programme at the University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, you will gain advanced, detailed knowledge related to this area of research.

Philosophy of Physics at the University of Lincoln offers students the chance to apply philosophical theory and ask the fundamental questions designed to investigate, enhance, and expand knowledge.

The Philosophy program at Swansea University enables you to pursue a substantial project led by your own passions and interests.

The School of Humanities at University of Wolverhampton offers a vibrant environment for PhD students in Philosophy, who will have the opportunity to work with enthusiastic, experienced and internationally renowned members of staff. 

The Department of Philosophy at Durham University has a large and thriving community of postgraduate researchers. We have expertise in an exceptionally broad range of areas, from phenomenology to feminism and from metaphysics to the philosophy of economics.

The Department of Philosophy at University of Liverpool seeks to maintain the highest standard in research excellence while pursuing fruitful civic engagements, collaborative relationships and opportunities for knowledge exchange and research impact.

Philosophy research at University of Hull covers an unusually rich variety of areas, from ancient philosophy to the present, including art and aesthetics, gender theory, philosophy of mind and embodiment, political philosophy and legal theory. 

The University of Stirling offers a range of postgraduate research opportunities in Philosophy through our collaboration with the University of St Andrews.

The Practical Philosophy programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in ethics, political philosophy, and human agency.

A University of Hertfordshire research degree in Philosophy is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.

The Philosophy programme offered by Bogazici University develops advanced expertise in philosophical analysis and original research across key areas of the discipline.

The primary objective of the Bioethics programme at Masaryk University is to prepare independent professionals who are capable of reflecting upon the ethical, legislative, and social aspects of both biomedicine and biotechnologies, based on their primary field of specialisation.

This Assurances in Extradition - Circumventing Human Rights programme degree is offered at the Robert Gordon University.

The Philosophy programme offered by Queen's University Belfast enables doctoral researchers to become fully-fledged independent researchers within a vibrant postgraduate research culture. Research is focused on areas including Applied Ethics, 19th Century European Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, Epistemology, Political Philosophy, and the Philosophy of Religion.

The Philosophy discipline at The Open University UK welcomes applications for graduate work in the History of Philosophy; in particular, ancient philosophy, 19th- and 20th-century German philosophy, late-19th- and 20th-century French philosophy, and the history of philosophy of science.

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

World-leading staff, an active and international student community, and an exceptionally diverse range of modules makes the University of Sheffield one of the world’s most exciting places to study Philosophy.

We're proud of our excellent research and high-quality supervision in a broad range of subjects and a variety of traditions. This Philosophy programme is offered at the University of Sussex.

Th Doctor of Philosophy programmes at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine are aimed at students who anticipate a career in which research plays a major role and who want to focus on an independent piece of research.