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79 PhD programmes in Sustainable Development

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Ecosystem Sustainability

Many physical, ecological, and social factors interact to shape the future of our ecosystems and societies. This Ecosystem Sustainability degree is offered at Colorado State University. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$32,487/yr
Pablo de Olavide University4,4(26)
Sevilla, Spain Top 20% in Worldwide

Environment and Society

The Environment and Society programme is offered at the Pablo de Olavide University. Each PhD student will submit a research plan to the Academic Committee of the programme during the first academic year after enrolment. This research plan must be approved by the thesis supervisor and, where appropriate, the tutor.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Lund University4,5(109)
Lund, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Sustainability Science

The Sustainability Science programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability challenges and societal transformation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Hertfordshire4,3(107)
Hatfield, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Sustainable Energy Technologies

Research in Sustainable Energy Technologies at the University of Hertfordshire has been supported with grants from the EPSRC, InnovateUK and industry.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,391/yr
Thammasat University4,3(118)
Bangkok, Thailand Top 20% in Worldwide

Social Innovation and Sustainability

The Social Innovation and Sustainability course at Thammasat University is the unique PhD programme in Thailand, a combination of social innovation and sustainability, two very important policy areas at the forefront of our contemporary society in the twenty-first century. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$4,935/yr
London School of Economics and Political Science4,3(73)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Environmental Policy and Development

The Environmental Policy and Development programme from London School of Economics and Political Science aims to provide a rigorous, research-based approach to the social scientific study of environmental change and development.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$34,055/yr
University of Helsinki4,4(49)
Helsinki, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Sustainability in Society

The Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Sustainability in Society programme from University of Helsinki builds on the strengths of world-leading ecological and evolutionary research, and advanced interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Abertay University3,9(95)
Dundee, United Kingdom

Sustainability Assessment and Decision Making and Environmental Management

The Engineering Division is home to the Urban Water Technology Centre (UWTC) that has a unique focus on the interface between scientific and technological research addressing the challenges of building resilient and sustainable communities. This PhD in Sustainability Assessment and Decision Making and Environmental Management is offered at Abertay University.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$21,201/yr
University of East London4,3(139)
London, United Kingdom

Sustainability, Development, and the Environment

The Sustainability, Development, and the Environment programme offered by University of East London will push you to new levels of innovation - and our world-class academic staff will support you.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,422/yr
Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon4,7(3)
Lisbon, Portugal

Sustainability Science (REASOn - Resources, Food and Society)

The Sustainability Science (REASOn - Resources, Food and Society) course at Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon was designed for successful professionals and for the best students who seek to turn knowledge into innovation and tangible results

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,089/yr
University of York4,2(99)
York, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Global Development

Combine interdisciplinary expertise to explore a global challenge and gain key skills for your career in development, academia or research. The Global Development programme is offered at University of York.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$38,969/yr
Instituto Superior Técnico4,0(60)
Lisbon, Portugal

Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies

The PhD Program in Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies is a joint initiative between the Instituto Superior Técnico and New University of Lisbon, working in partnership with the University of East Anglia, UK a leading international institution in these fields.

Doctorate Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,089/yr
The British University in Dubai5,0(1)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sustainable Built Environments

The Sustainable Built Environments programme offered by The British University in Dubai develops advanced research expertise in sustainable design, energy systems, and environmental solutions for the built environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$5,106/yr
University of Ottawa4,1(90)
Ottawa, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Environmental Sustainability

The PhD in Environmental Sustainability at the University of Ottawa is an interdisciplinary degree that focuses on graduating professionals and academics specializing in the areas of environmental science, economics, law, and policy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$8,312/yr
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)4,4(54)
Delft, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Sustainable Design Engineering

The department of Sustainable Design Engineering (SDE) at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) conducts research at the intersection of engineering and sustainability to transform design and unlock novel design opportunities for addressing societal challenges.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,089/yr
Arizona State University4,3(214)
Tempe, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Sustainability

The PhD program in Sustainability at Arizona State University prepares students to become scientists and leaders in research who investigate the urgent sustainability challenges of this century.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$27,810/yr
University School for Advanced Studies Pavia (IUSS)4,7(9)
Pavia, Italy

Sustainable Development and Climate Change

Embracing the ethos of environmental stewardship, the University School for Advanced Studies Pavia (IUSS) proudly offers the Sustainable Development and Climate Change doctoral program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Politecnico di Milano4,1(116)
Milano, Italy Top 3% in Worldwide

Science, Technology, and Policy for Sustainable Change

The Science, Technology, and Policy for Sustainable Change programme from Politecnico di Milano prepares the future generation of scientific experts for addressing the challenge of global change and steering society toward a sustainable and inclusive transition, including accelerating the penetration of green technologies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Oklahoma4,5(32)
Norman, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Geography and Environmental Sustainability

The Geography and Environmental Sustainability Ph.D. program at the University of Oklahoma is designed to provide students with a high degree of professional competence in geography, including an important, original contribution to knowledge.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$11,128/yr
The University of Vermont3,7(3)
Burlington, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Transdisciplinary Leadership, Creativity and Sustainability

The Ph.D. in Transdisciplinary Leadership, Creativity and Sustainability program at The University of Vermont will prepare students to sustain rigorous, collaborative, and original scholarly knowledge production practices across community, organizational, ecological, and social movement settings to address complex challenges from a place of creativity. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$19,928/yr

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