111 PhD programmes offered by the university

This Biological Sciences (Veterinary Medicine) degree from the University of Cambridge is carried out over a minimum of three and a maximum of four years (full-time), including a probationary period of one year. Each student is assigned a primary Supervisor, who will then assign an advisor or supervisory team to assist the student under their supervision.

The Stem Cell Biology Institute course from the University of Cambridge is a world-leading centre for stem cell research. Its mission is to transform human health through a deep understanding of stem cell biology.

Superconductivity - Enabling Transformative Technologies at University of Cambridge is part of the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) programme in Superconductivity: Enabling Transformative Technologies, led by the University of Bristol.

There are a significant number of veterinarians carrying out research of a high standard in the course of their professional work for whom this Veterinary Medicine degree at University of Cambridge provides an opportunity to present their work and obtain a formal degree. 

Law from University of Cambridge may be awarded after three to four years of full-time study or five to seven years of part-time study (including a probationary period) of supervised independent research on the basis of a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words, exclusive of bibliography, table of contents and any other preliminary matter.

The 2D Materials of Tomorrow from University of Cambridge students are expected to have produced original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in the field of 2D materials.

This Global Risk and Resilience from University of Cambridge will equip students with the skills and expertise to contribute critically and constructively to the aim of identifying, assessing, managing and/or mitigating global catastrophic risks.

Literature, Culture and Thought at University of Cambridge supports interdisciplinary projects that by virtue of their design clearly transcend or stand outside any one Section in the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics. 

This Biological Sciences from University of Cambridge is a four year fully-funded PhD programme that aims to create highly skilled and employable people.

Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence at University of Cambridge will train the next generation of AI researchers, technologists, and leaders in the development of human-centred, human-compatible, responsible and socially and globally beneficial AI technologies.

This AI and Society from University of Cambridge is one of the world's leading interdisciplinary centres for research on the ethics, governance and societal impact of artificial intelligence.

This Public Policy from University of Cambridge is ideal for candidates with a strong academic background and a passion for applied research in public policy.

The Institute of Astronomy offers the opportunity to study for the Astronomy PhD degree at University of Cambridge, which is normally completed in three to four years.

The Computer Science course from The University of Cambridge is a three to four-year full-time (five to seven-year part-time) programme of individual research on a topic agreed upon by the student and the department, under the guidance of a staff member as the student's Supervisor.

The Medical Science (CRUKCI) programme from University of Cambridge goal is to train the scientific leaders of tomorrow, but this does not presuppose that such leadership must be exercised in academic science or even through the practice of science.

The Spanish and Portuguese Section course from The University of Cambridge, offers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Portuguese. It is unique in its commitment to exploring the trans-historical and cross-cultural interrelations between all these language areas and their corresponding cultural formations.

The Chemical Engineering programme from The University of Cambridge, covers a broad range of topics, including healthcare, sustainability, energy, and materials. Individual academics offer a broad range of topics.

The Genetics course from the University of Cambridge, covers a wide spectrum of biological problems, united by the application of genetics tools and approaches. Research themes range from understanding basic mechanisms in cell biology relating to the mechanics of division, to aspects of population biology focused on issues of ecological and evolutionary significance.

The Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic is a research degree from University of Cambridge, is usually examined after three years of research by a thesis of up to 80,000 words.

The Radiology programme from The University of Cambridge students will be supervised by an academic in the University Department of Radiology, and may also be co-supervised by a specialist (such as a medical physicist) in the NHS.