80 PhD programmes in Sport and Exercise Science in Europe

The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University is a new department that has already established itself as an outstanding place for excellence in research, teaching and employability of our students.

A Professional Doctorate in Sport Performance and Coaching from University of Essex is a specialist qualification that is appropriate if you are in, or are aspiring to, a senior professional appointment in practice, education or management in sports therapy. It demonstrates your ability to perform at the level of 'expert' within your area of specialism.

Plymouth Marjon University welcomes applications for postgraduate Doctor of Philosophy students (PhD) across four key research areas: Education; Sport and Exercise Science; Health and Wellbeing; Business and Social Science.

Abertay University’s Sport and Exercise Sciences Division has expertise in women’s sport equity; sedentary lifestyle risk factors; exercise and health training interventions; high-intensity exercise; elite sports performance; and healthy ageing. It offers this High Intensity Exercise and Performance Measures PhD programme.

Abertay University research programmes such as this eSports course will prepare you for a rewarding career as an academic and researcher, as well as opening up opportunities for a diverse range of careers outside of academia

Studying for PhD with University of East London's School of Health Sport and Bioscience (HSB) will push you to the limit - and you'll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff.

The Sport and Exercise Science programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in the scientific analysis of human movement, exercise, and sporting performance through research in biomechanics, physiology, and psychology.

Embark on a transformative academic journey with the University of Verona's esteemed doctoral program in Kinesiology and Sport Sciences—a dynamic exploration of human movement, performance, and well-being.

Autoregulation of Sprint Interval Training at Robert Gordon University is a developing process where training manipulation is based on the measurement of an individual’s perceived capability to perform, or a measurement of their performance.

The Sport Science programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in physical activity, athletic performance, health promotion, and movement-related practices.

University of Vienna offers the Sport Science programme which provides a scientific education which is internationally recognised and aims to help graduates conduct independent research at an international standard in their respective fields of expertise. 

In the Doctoral Programme in Biology of Physical Activity you can graduate with the following degrees: Doctor of Sport Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (in Sport Sciences). University of Jyväskylä offers the Biology of Physical Activity programme. 

Within the multidisciplinary School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, we offer research supervision in all areas of staff expertise in sports and exercise sciences and related areas. Learn more at the Health and Physical Activity programme from University of Essex.

Within the multidisciplinary School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, they offer research supervision in all areas of staff expertise in sports therapy and related areas. Learn more with the Sports Therapy programme from University of Essex. 

The Philosophy discipline at The Open University UK welcomes applications for graduate work in the Philosophy of Sport and Games.

Sport and Exercise Science - Sports Studies programme at University of Lincoln offers a wide range of research degree opportunities across various disciplines within sport and exercise science and sports studies, drawing on the specialist research interests of members of our staff.

Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Sciences at Kent provides an excellent environment in which to conduct postgraduate research. The breadth of staff research interests enables us to provide research degree supervision in a range of areas in the sport and exercise sciences and in sports therapy.

Tendinopathy is a common musculoskeletal condition that patients present to physiotherapy with. We offer this Autoregulation of Resistance Exercise Therapy in the Management of Tendinopathy degree at the Robert Gordon University. 

The Department Health and Sport Sciences at the Technical University of Munich School of Medicine and Health offers a research programme leading to a PhD degree.

The PhD program in Sports Science, Physical Education and Recreation is an official interuniversity degree in which the University of A Coruña and Vigo participate.