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190 PhD programmes in Switzerland

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University of Bern4,5(6)
Bern, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Law

Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Law doctorate at the University of Bern? 

Doctorate Full-time On-campus
3 years$490/yr
University of Basel3,7(11)
Basel, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Plant Science

Students in the program will obtain their doctoral degree (i.e., PhD in Sciences) in Plant Science from the University of Zurich (UZH), ETH Zurich (ETHZ) or the University of Basel (UNIBAS).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Bern4,5(6)
Bern, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Social Anthropology

Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Social Anthropology doctorate at the University of Bern?

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$490/yr
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies3,0(2)
Genève, Switzerland

Development Economics

Development Economics from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is a challenging degree tailored for exceptional students with a strong commitment to Development Economics and a proven ability for inquisitive, independent work.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$9,803/yr
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies3,0(2)
Genève, Switzerland

International Relations and Political Science

At International Relations and Political Science from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies students work closely with advisers and other faculty; they have the opportunity to work on multiple projects and present their research at national and major international meetings, as well as contribute to a wide array of research centres based at the Graduate Institute.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$9,803/yr
University of Geneva4,0(22)
Genève, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Finance

Finance from University of Geneva is fully integrated within the Swiss Finance Institute's Ph.D. program. The SFI is a private foundation that Switzerland’s banking and finance community, in cooperation with leading Swiss universities, created in 2006.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$1,225/yr
Alfred Nobel Open Business School Switzerland3,8(16)
Online

Doctor of Business Administration

Candidates of the Doctor of Business Administration programme of the Alfred Nobel Open Business School Switzerland aims to make a direct contribution to modern business practices.

D.B.A. Part-time Online
1 year$11,237/yr
University of Zurich4,2(54)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 5% in Worldwide

Public Understanding of Science

The Public Understanding of Science program from the University of Zurich includes a written dissertation about the own independent scientific research project.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$368/yr
University of Lausanne3,9(11)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 3% in Worldwide

Humanities and Social Sciences of Medicine

The Humanities and Social Sciences of Medicine program at the University of Lausanne  reflects specifically upon the integration of medicine and health care into society at large, in both a critical and constructive way.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Lausanne3,9(11)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 3% in Worldwide

Mineral Sciences

The Mineral Sciences program at the University of Lausanne aims to foster scientific quality and creativity in the field of Mineral Sciences and to promote mobility and soft skills competence. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Lausanne3,9(11)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 3% in Worldwide

Actuarial Science

The Actuarial Science program at the University of Lausanne offer candidates the possibility of acquiring a high level of knowledge through intensive research training.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$686/yr
University of Lausanne3,9(11)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 3% in Worldwide

Life Sciences

The Life Sciences program at the University of Lausanne, which is complementary to the research work, is designed to adapt to the needs of the students. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Zurich4,2(54)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 5% in Worldwide

Veterinary Medicine

The doctorate in Veterinary Medicine offered at the University of Zurich is a scholarly thesis written under supervision.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$368/yr
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology4,2(43)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism

The PhD Program in Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers an extensive and challenging post-graduate education for graduate students in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, structural biology and related areas from all over the world.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$613/yr
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology4,2(43)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Cancer Biology

The Cancer Biology PhD Program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers ambitious and talented students interested in cancer research a stimulating international environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$613/yr
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology4,2(43)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

The PhD program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is one of the programs of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School offering a dynamic and stimulating international research environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$613/yr
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne4,4(28)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Digital Humanities

Digital Humanities at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne has become a vibrant, rapidly growing field in recent years. It witnessed major innovations, new technologies and methods, bringing together research initiatives in the arts and humanities with cutting edge empirical methods from data science, machine learning, visualization and other fields.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Geneva4,0(22)
Genève, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Ecology and Evolution

Ecology and evolution are essential scientific fields in our understanding of life and biodiversity on Earth, and are of growing societal relevance. The doctoral program in Ecology and Evolution at the University of Geneva brings together world-class research groups in an active and innovative academic community.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$1,225/yr
University of Geneva4,0(22)
Genève, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Molecular Biosciences

The Molecular Biosciences program offered at the University of Geneva focuses on fundamental questions at the core of life sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$1,225/yr
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne4,4(28)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Energy

Energy conversion has and will shape the evolution of mankind. In a number of ways it is absolutely essential for human existence. We offer a phd degree in Energy at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree

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