88 PhD programmes offered by the university

Graduate studies in Chemistry at University of Kansas are intended to prepare graduate students for any of the multitude of career pathways available to individuals who hold a doctorate in the Chemical Sciences. 

The Geography Ph.D. program at University of Kansas offers concentrations in the following areas: cultural-regional geography of Africa, East Asia, Latin America, Russia/Eurasia, and the United States; geographic information science (including cartography and remote sensing); and physical/environmental geography.

At the University of Kansas, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Aerospace Engineering. Join us! 

Biomolecular Engineering research at University of Kansas integrates the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and mathematics with engineering problem-solving methods to prepare students for careers in industry, academia and public service. 

University of Kansas offers a two-track Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition. The M.A. to Ph.D. standard track offers the opportunity for advanced and concentrated research to students who hold an M.A. degree in English or a related field, from KU or elsewhere. 

The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Kansas emphasizes research and is intended for students who seek a faculty position at a research-intensive university. 

Our department at University of Kansas offers M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering, and a PhD degree in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering.

The Cell Biology and Anatomy Graduate Program at University of Kansas is designed to prepare the student for a research and/or teaching career with concentrations in cell biology, developmental biology, neuroscience, renal biology and/or reproductive biology. 

The multidisciplinary Graduate Program in Neurosciences at the University of Kansas offers students broadly-based training in neuroscience and advanced training in their specialized area.

The University of Kansas has an outstanding Biochemistry research program within the Molecular Biosciences Department. 

Research in the Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering track at University of Kansas involves the investigation and development of materials and structures to improve the quality of life for patients. 

The University of Kansas doctoral program in Marketing aims to prepare students for academic careers at tier 1 research universities.

This Speech-Language Pathology doctoral degree at University of Kansas is offered through the Intercampus Program in Communicative Disorders and includes curricular offerings on the KU Lawrence campus and at the KU Medical Center campus.

The Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) graduate degree program at University of Kansas is designed for students interested in deep legal research and writing, and a career as a legal scholar or a senior public official.

The Mathematics Department at University of Kansas offers the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mathematics.  

The online Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at University of Kansas gives current social workers the opportunity to further advance their skills with coursework of practice at the leadership or management level. 

The Doctor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering at University of Kansas emphasizes systems design and management skills, often in applied rather than theoretical research and requires 66 credit hours beyond the B.S degree. 

The Department of French, Francophone & Italian Studies at University of Kansas offers the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in French literature, with a balanced emphasis on all periods from medieval through twentieth century.

Because language is a window into the mind. The Linguistics program from University of Kansas provides an understanding of the human capacity to acquire, perceive, and produce language and of language’s role in contemporary society.

A doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction at University of Kansas prepares educators for leadership positions in a variety of settings, including school districts, colleges and universities, state and federal education agencies, and educational companies.