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190 PhD programmes in Switzerland

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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne4,4(28)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Architecture and Sciences of the City

The Doctoral Program Architecture and Sciences of the City (EDAR) is part of Doctoral School of EPFL at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne. It brings together in one doctoral program the world of architecture and that of social sciences concerned with the inhabited space and combines basic and applied research in an interdisciplinary perspective.

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

Mathematics

The doctoral program in Mathematics from University of Bern offers candidates, through concrete research projects, the opportunity to deepen their mathematical knowledge and to develop the necessary skills for independent scientific work.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$490/yr
University of Geneva4,0(22)
Genève, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Translation and Interpreting

Translation and Interpreting from University of Geneva is known for the quality offered. Join us and expand your career! 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$1,225/yr
Business School Lausanne3,4(5)
Chavannes, Switzerland

Business Transformation, Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship

The DBA in Business Transformation, Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship from Business School Lausanne combines the wide spectrum and in-depth understanding of doctoral studies, with the realism and focus of field action.

D.B.A. Full-time +2 Blended
3 years$17,155/yr
University of Bern4,5(6)
Bern, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Musicology

Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Musicology 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

Theater and Dance Studies

Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Theater and Dance Studies 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

Sociology

Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Sociology 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

Education

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

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

Chemical and Molecular Sciences

After graduation from the Chemical and Molecular Sciences program from the University of Zurich, students have acquired the professional skills needed to independently tackle, solve, and communicate a scientific problem in both theory and practice. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$337/yr
University of Bern4,5(6)
Bern, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Cellular and Biomedical Sciences

The Cellular and Biomedical Sciences programme at the University of Bern usually lasts three years and offers structured post-graduate training in experimental research.

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

Evolutionary Biology

Participating students of the Evolutionary Biology program from the University of Zurich must write a dissertation about their independent scientific research project to graduate successfully.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$368/yr
University of Geneva4,0(22)
Genève, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Econometrics

Econometrics from University of Geneva is awarded on the basis of a thesis in theoretical as well as applied econometrics, generally in the form of three scientific articles, evaluated by a jury composed of internal and external examiners. 

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

Statistics

Statistics from University of Geneva has had a long standing tradition within the University of Geneva’s former Department of Econometrics.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$1,225/yr
University of Lausanne3,9(11)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 3% in Worldwide

Information Systems

The doctoral program in Information Systems at the University of Lausanne supports doctoral students in developing their ability to complete an independent scientific study and to add to the body of knowledge in research fields that are closely related to new technologies and digital innovation. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$686/yr
University of Zurich4,2(54)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 5% in Worldwide

RNA Biology

Students of the RNA Biology program offered by the University of Zurich carry out their doctoral studies either at the UZH, the ETHZ or the University of Bern under the specific institutional regulations. 

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

Computational and Quantitative Biology

The Computational and Quantitative Biology program at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne offers students a multidisciplinary education at the intersection of biology with quantitative sciences and computation to become the future generation of quantitative life scientists.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Swiss School of Business Research5,0(2)
Online

Management

Enhance your professional expertise with this practical and research-based online doctoral programme in Management from Swiss School of Business Research, designed for executives who have already completed the MBA (or equivalent qualification) and are looking to further enhance their strategic Management knowledge in the field.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
2 years$7,293/yr
Swiss School of Business Research5,0(2)
Online

Business Administration

Enhance your professional expertise with this practical and research-based online doctoral programme in Business Administration from Swiss School of Business Research, designed for mid-career executives who have already completed the MBA (or equivalent qualification) and are looking to further enhance their Strategic Management knowledge in the field.

D.B.A. Part-time Online
2 years$7,293/yr
University of Lausanne3,9(11)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 3% in Worldwide

Business Analytics

The Business Analytics program at the University of Lausanne offers a stimulating and productive research environment where PhD candidates work in close interaction with their thesis supervisor.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$686/yr
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology4,2(43)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Drug Discovery

The primary goal of the Drug Discovery program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is the translation of groundbreaking research discoveries into clinical applications for the benefit of patients.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$613/yr

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