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113 PhD programmes in Singapore

Philosophy
As a Philosophy research degree from Curtin University candidate, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas. Your research will use an in-depth understanding of theories and concepts to develop practical solutions for real-world problems.

Education
The Education research programme from Nanyang Technological University is designed for professionals in education and education-related fields.
Art, Design and Media
The School of Art, Design and Media's doctoral programme at Nanyang Technological University provides creative research opportunities in a wide spectrum of academic areas.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Nanyang Technological University offers the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme by research on a full time or part time basis.
Architecture and Building
Designed for high performing university graduates, the Architecture and Building program from James Cook University is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core. Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge to a specific discipline or area of practice.
Management and Commerce
Designed for high performing university graduates, the Management and Commerce program from James Cook University is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core. Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge to a specific discipline or area of practice.
Public Policy and Global Affairs
Public Policy and Global Affairs (PPGA) at Nanyang Technological University offers full-time and part-time Ph.D. by research. It is a fast-growing research programme in Asia with a vibrant research community.
Business (Strategy and Entrepreneurship)
This Business (Strategy & Entrepreneurship) programme at Singapore Management University is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and competencies to conduct high-quality research in the areas of strategic management and organisations.
Arts, Education and Sciences
At the Nanyang Technological University, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Arts, Education and Sciences.
Business (Operations Management)
The PhD in Business (Operations Management) at Singapore Management University is a highly competitive programme that admits only a very limited number of students every year.
History
The Department of History at the National University of Singapore offers degrees by research and dissertation at both the MA and PhD levels.
Psychology
At the National University of Singapore, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Psychology.
Quantitative Biology and Medicine
Biostatistics and bioinformatics are increasingly important areas for advancement of biomedical research. There is high demand for trained professionals in these areas, locally and internationally. We offer a Quantitative Biology and Medicine degree at the National University of Singapore.
Sociology and Anthropology
The Sociology and Anthropology PhD programme at National University of Singapore aims to train students in rigorous critical thinking and equip them to conduct in-depth research using multiple methods to advance the knowledge about society and culture.
Nursing
The Master of Science (MSc) (Nursing) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at National University of Singapore are designed for research training.
Industrial Systems Engineering and Management
Our research-based degree Industrial Systems Engineering and Management programmes at National University of Singapore incorporate a coursework component as part of the academic requirements.
Mechanobiology
With an interdisciplinary and highly-integrated team approach to discovery and invention, Mechanobiology’s curriculum at National University of Singapore is crafted to train innovative and influential future leaders in both academia and R&D-based industry.
Management
Research-based programmes such as the Management PhD degree at National University of Singapore aim at preparing the students to understand the world of business and organisations at a more fundamental level; and to generate ideas for the future and impart this body of knowledge.
Chinese Studies
We offer a phd programme degree in Chinese Studies at the National University of Singapore. Join us!
Engineering
At the Singapore Management University, we offer our graduate students a Doctor of Engineering program.