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190 PhD programmes in Switzerland
Law
Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Law doctorate at the University of Bern?
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).
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Veterinary Medicine
The doctorate in Veterinary Medicine offered at the University of Zurich is a scholarly thesis written under supervision.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Molecular Biosciences
The Molecular Biosciences program offered at the University of Geneva focuses on fundamental questions at the core of life sciences.
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.