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190 PhD programmes in Switzerland

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University of Zurich4,2(54)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 5% in Worldwide

Management and Economics (Track A)

The Management and Economics (Track A) program from the University of Zurich demonstrate a systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of the skills and methods of research associated with that field. They can conceive, implement, and adapt a research process with scientific integrity. 

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

Economics

Welcome to the University of Lausanne and thank you for your interest in our PhD program in Economics. As the academic home of some of the most eminent economists of the last two centuries such as Léon Walras and Vilfredo Pareto, the University of Lausanne has a distinguished history of scholarship in economics and aspires to remain a leading center for economic research and learning.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$686/yr
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne4,4(28)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Mechanics

The focus of this Mechanics doctoral program at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is the nonlinear mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, energetics) of transformations of solids, geo- and bio- materials as well as fluid flows (geometric non-linearities).

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

Economics

At Economics from University of Geneva at the end of the first year, students choose their supervisors and start working on their dissertations, which normally comprise three academic articles.

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

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmaceutical Sciences from University of Geneva aims to develop pharmaceutical practice and pharmaceutical sciences through excellence in education and research and to assist specific activities in humanitarian pharmacy. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,225/yr
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology4,2(43)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Plant Science and Policy

The PSC PhD Program in Plant Science and Policy at the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is designed for researchers in the natural sciences wishing to acquire additional tools at the interfaces of research, policy, and diverse stakeholders. The program is open to motivated students in the life sciences, environmental sciences, earth sciences and agricultural sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$613/yr
University of Geneva4,0(22)
Genève, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Medical Science (MD - PhD)

Medical Science (MD - PhD) from University of Geneva is intended for candidates holding a diploma in human medicine or dental medicine. It is awarded by the Faculty of medicine following the conclusion of a research project in clinical, fundamental or dental medicine that lasts generally three years.

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

Biotechnology and Bioengineering

The Doctoral Program in Biotechnology and Bioengineering (EDBB) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne provides doctoral students with the education necessary to be leaders in the fast-growing industrial and academic biotechnology and bioengineering sectors.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Zurich4,2(54)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 5% in Worldwide

Economics (Track B)

The Economics (Track B) program offered at the University of Zurich offers a set of courses taught by internationally renowned scholars and world-class research opportunities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$368/yr
University of Zurich4,2(54)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 5% in Worldwide

Business Administration (Track B)

Students from the Business Administration (Track B) course program from the University of Zurich demonstrate a systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of the skills and methods of research associated with that field. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$368/yr
University of Zurich4,2(54)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 5% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology program from the University of Zurich requires participants to conduct independent research, write a PhD thesis, and to perform coursework. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$368/yr
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne4,4(28)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

The doctoral program in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne provides an educational and research environment in chemical sciences and engineering.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne4,4(28)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Finance

The doctoral program in Finance at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is targeted towards the pursuit of academic excellence. The program covers a wide range of subjects including Asset Pricing, Financial Economics, Financial Econometrics, Corporate Finance and Mathematical Finance.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Bern4,5(6)
Bern, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Science of Religion

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

Doctorate Full-time On-campus
3 years$490/yr
University of Bern4,5(6)
Bern, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

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

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$490/yr
University of Bern4,5(6)
Bern, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Chemistry and Molecular Sciences

Chemistry leads us to the building blocks of life and matter, from the nano-level of the atom and molecules to the macroscopic substances of which the universe around us is made of. It leads us from the most simple molecules, from which billions of years ago life developed to the modern nanotechnolgy. We offer a Chemistry and Molecular Sciences degree at University of Bern.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$490/yr
University of Zurich4,2(54)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 5% in Worldwide

Drug Discovery

The Drug Discovery program offered at the University of Zurich, under the umbrella of the Life Science Graduate School Zurich, includes a written dissertation about an independent scientific research project. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$368/yr
University of Zurich4,2(54)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 5% in Worldwide

Banking and Finance (Track C)

This Banking and Finance (Track C) program at the University of Zurich is targeted towards the pursuit of academic excellence. It aims at providing an intellectual environment and a curriculum comparable with the top PhD programs in Europe and North America.

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

Earth Sciences

Participation in the Earth Sciences Doctoral Programme at the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology provides a stimulating introduction to independent research on a scientific frontier.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$613/yr
University of Zurich4,2(54)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 5% in Worldwide

Veterinary Medicine Science

The Veterinary Medicine Science program offered by the University of Zurich is run in collaboration with the Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Bern includes a written dissertation about an independent scientific research project, and is usually completed in three to four years. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$368/yr

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