60 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Political Science program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia emphasizes both quality teaching and research. 

The Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is designed to meet the specific educational needs of the student in a particular area of emphasis. 

The Computer Science Department is a fast growing and research active entity at the University of Missouri - Columbia . In fact, it is the hub of all campus computer science activities that involve well established research programs.

The Health and Rehabilitation Science program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is an interdisciplinary, research-focused doctoral program designed to prepare students for careers in research, higher education, and organizational leadership in the health disciplines.

The mission of the Architectural Studies program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is to educate future design practitioners, advance research of the built environment and disseminate knowledge of architectural studies to improve quality of life for people. 

At the Information Science and Learning Technologies program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia , faculty are internationally renowned for their research and development accomplishments.

The Communication program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia takes social scientific and critical approaches to the study of communication. 

The Special Education program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia strives to prepare educators to assist children, youth and adults with disabilities to be academically and socially successful life-long learners.

The Translational Biosciences  program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia represents a new paradigm for graduate training in biomedical research.

The Biological Engineering program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia unites existing faculty and infrastructure from both colleges.

The Journalism program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia enjoys a superb reputation, both among scholars and among practitioners.

The English program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is dedicated to the study of English language and literature in all of its various historical, cultural, and theoretical aspects.

The Physical Therapy program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia possesses a diversity of practice and research interests that expose students to the wealth of opportunities in this profession.

Established in 1885, the Electrical and Computer Engineering program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia has a long tradition of excellence. The EECS Department is a fast growing and research active entity. 

The Genetics Program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia prepares graduates for teaching and research careers in genetics.

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia has broadened its scope in both education and research while maintaining strengths in the fundamental disciplines.

The Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia has been continuously accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology since 1966.

The Textile and Apparel Management program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia offers students more academic power and advantages that come with its status as both a top research institution and a land-grant university.

The mission of the Social Work program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia reflects the University of Missouri’s tightly interlocked missions.

The Industrial and Systems Engineering program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia provides a scholarly environment in which highly qualified, creative students may obtain the knowledge and develop the skills necessary.