100 PhD programmes offered by the university

Earn your doctorate in this Educational Theory and Practice program at University of Georgia for those who intend to assume positions as researchers, teacher educators, teacher leaders, and policy makers. We have doctoral emphasis areas in critical studies, early childhood, elementary, middle grades, and teacher education.

The EdD in Workforce Education at University of Georgia prepares you for leadership, university teaching, and other roles in career and technical education. This Griffin-based blended program is suited for practitioners who want to move into a leadership role in an educational setting.

This Engineering - Fluid and Thermal Systems program from University of Georgia provides the opportunity to investigate several topics that provide a fundamental background to address these challenges.

The Engineering - Resilient Infrastructure Systems Emphasis program at University of Georgia focuses on innovative solutions that help communities, businesses, and governments mitigate risks associated with environmental change, extreme weather and climate-related events by rethinking, transforming, and adapting infrastructure systems to strengthen economic, environmental, and social resilience.  

We offer a phd degree in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication at the University of Georgia. Work closely with nationally recognized, experienced faculty to break new ground in our understanding of human decision making and economic institutions.

As the terminal degree in Geology, the Ph.D. at University of Georgia is the starting point of an academic career in the Earth and Planetary Sciences. It is also sought-after by public- and private-sector organizations focused on natural resources development and regulation.

The graduate studies program of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia offers two graduate degrees for students preparing for professional and academic careers: the M.A. degree and the Ph.D. degree.

At University of Georgia, we offer Kinesiology programs in exercise science, physical education and sport management to prepare researchers, educators, and physical activity and sport management specialists to deliver physical activity, rehabilitative and sports programs, and services.

Graduates from the Pharmacy phd program at University of Georgia are in demand throughout the United States and the world in a wide variety of challenging biomedical careers.

The Department of Mathematics at University of Georgia is one of the highest ranked mathematics graduate programs in the southeast. It is also one of the largest departments at UGA. 

The Foods and Nutrition program at University of Georgia allows extensive research and study in one of our specialized program areas. Students receive customized training in research methodologies; effective grant writing, dissemination of research findings, and making scholarly contributions.

The primary objective of this Health Promotion and Behavior program at University of Georgia is to prepare researchers and leaders by fostering research and development in health promotion. Programs are interdisciplinary, recognizing that study of health behavior requires theories, information, and expertise from many fields.

If you have a deep interest in the methodological, theoretical, and ethical procedures and challenges inherent to social science research and evaluation, this is a program for you. Our Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methodologies graduates at University of Georgia contribute to the field of qualitative inquiry.

This Science Education program at University of Georgia emphasizes broad and deep familiarity with the research literature in science education and closely related theoretical and practical fields, and the development of skills necessary to make original and important contributions to research.

The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) at University of Georgia is a terminal Music degree in the fields of music composition, conducting, and performance.

The PhD degree in Business Administration - Accounting at the University of Georgia is designed to prepare students to conduct scholarly research in accounting and to eventually take positions at research universities.

The PhD Learning, Design and Technology program at University of Georgia prepares you for advanced scholarly inquiry related to the design, development, and evaluation of effective interactive learning environments. It is an Athens-based program emphasizing mentoring and working closely with faculty.

The Business Administration - Risk Management and Insurance PhD program from University of Georgia is designed to give students an understanding of both theoretical and applied aspects of insurance and risk management.

The PhD in Comparative Biomedical Sciences at University of Georgia is designed to emphasize interdisciplinary and translational approaches in biomedical research. It is ideal for students preparing for research-based positions in academia, industry, or government.

This PhD in Biochemical Engineering is offered at the University of Georgia. The field of biochemical engineering is very broad. It contributes to the advances in a variety of technical areas including fermentation, metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, pharmaceutical production, bio-based materials, tissue engineering, food science, bioenergy, etc.