88 PhD programmes offered by the university

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.

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

The Biomedical Product Design and Development Track at University of Kansas combines graduate-level research and coursework with practical exposure to these clinical, business and regulatory processes in a professional, collaborative environment.

As a major comprehensive research and teaching institution, the University of Kansas serves as a center for learning, scholarship and creative endeavors with this Medical Nutrition Science degree. 

The primary mission of the Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Studies from University of Kansas is to train students in the process of conducting original research in human communication. 

Our Therapeutic Science program at University of Kansas is designed for motivated students with a research-focused interest in exploring the intersection of activities, disability and quality of life through an integrated, interdisciplinary course of study.

The mission of our doctoral program in History at University of Kansas is to train the next generation of historians to the highest professional standards in our discipline, from which they can pursue careers in academia, information management, public history, and the non-profit sector, among others.

The Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Department at the University of Kansas offers two Ph.D. programs. 

The PhD in Health Policy and Management at University of Kansas prepares expert health services researchers for careers in academic settings or in public and private organizations where advanced research and analytic skills are required. It is a post-master's program and graduate-level statistics coursework is required for admission. 

Pursuing the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration online at University of Kansas is a great way to enhance your career and earning potential. 

The University of Kansas has an excellent and broadly represented Microbiology research program in the Molecular Biosciences Department.

The Social Psychology Ph.D. Program at the University of Kansas is a research-intensive training program in which students develop skills in research methodology, statistics, and the substantive major content areas in the field.

At the University of Kansas, Finance doctoral students at University of Kansas are trained to teach at the university level, to do research that is publishable in top academic journals, and to analyze questions that are important to government agencies and the private sector. 

The PhD in Physics from University of Kansas is a challenging program designed to provide an in-depth look at the foundational areas of modern Physics as a basis for the selection of an area of research specialization which becomes the focus of a PhD thesis.  

The Juris Doctor (J.D.) program at University of Kansas Law prepares students to be outstanding members of the legal profession, well educated in the law, with a commitment to public service and professional achievement.

The PhD at University of Kansas is intended for students who hold the MA degree in Art History. 

The Economics department at University of Kansas offers a Master of Arts degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree and, in conjunction with the School of Law, a program in which one can earn the Master of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees. 

Doctoral Geology students at University of Kansas can complete their studies in any area where the faculty has sufficient expertise, including sedimentology, paleontology, tectonics, geobiology, glaciology, geophysics and hydrogeology.  

The mission of the Ph.D. program in the KU School of Public Affairs and Administration at University of Kansas is to provide advanced graduate education in theory and research in order to prepare students for academic and research careers in public administration, as well as professional careers in advanced practice of public administration.

Faculty research often is motivated by challenges faced by firms across diverse industry sectors such as military, airlines, television, technology, digital marketing, social networking, insurance and healthcare. This Analytics, Information and Operations degree is offered at University of Kansas.