98 PhD programmes offered by the university

The graduate program in Communication at the University of Pittsburgh is consistently identified as one of the top ten programs in the country. Its faculty and graduates have provided leadership to the field and have shaped the study of communication in significant ways.

The Joint Carnegie Mellon-University of Pittsburgh Ph.D. Program in Computational Biology (CPCB) provides interdisciplinary training in using quantitative and computational approaches to tackle scientific questions that lie at the interface of the life, physical, engineering, and computer sciences.

The Biomedical Informatics programme at the University of Pittsburgh brings together a diverse group of faculty who are committed to improving biomedical research and clinical care through the application of innovative technologies.

Whether you want to teach, conduct research, or work in a policy environment, the Public and International Affairs PhD program at the University of Pittsburgh will equip you with the skills, tools, and knowledge to succeed in highly competitive environments such as leading universities, government agencies, and nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations around the world.

Graduate study in Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh covers a wide range of geographical and topical specialties in all four subfields of anthropology (social and cultural anthropology, archaeology, physical anthropology, and anthropological linguistics).

The Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science program, in the Department of Information Culture and Data Stewardship (ICDS) at the University of Pittsburgh, prepares students for careers in research, education, and professional practice.

The Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology (MGDB) graduate program at the University of Pittsburgh provides an exciting and vigorous academic environment for highly motivated and qualified students to prepare for a rewarding career in biomedical research.

PhD Linguistics students at the University of Pittsburgh are working side-by-side with our faculty on highly specialized research into phonetics, African-American English, language contact, psycholinguistics, second language acquisition, and sociolinguistics.

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh offers graduate study and research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Our program allows specialization in the main areas of Civil Engineering.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Pittsburgh maintains a commitment to high-quality graduate education, which is consistent with its strong research focus.

Responding to the needs of individuals looking to advance their careers, the University of Pittsburgh School of Education offers a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Special Education that serves professionals from various fields through interdisciplinary and practical experiences.

The Program in Microbiology and Immunology (PMI) is an innovative program in graduate education that is administered through the School of Medicine of the University of Pittsburgh.

Our scholarly community supports graduate students’ development of a specialized Sociology research program at the University of Pittsburgh.

The French faculty at the University of Pittsburgh is a community of scholars and teachers committed to breaking down the borders between disciplines, time periods, and geographic contexts

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh offers programs leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the mathematical sciences.

Are you ready to pursue your personal and professional best as you strive to help people function to the best of their abilities? Then you’re ready for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at the University of Pittsburgh.

This highly personalized Communication Science and Disorders program at the University of Pittsburgh takes scientific inquiry to a new level. Because it is individually tailored and designed to meet your personal and professional goals, it allows you to forge ahead into a variety of topics that relate to human language, speech, voice, swallowing and balance disorders. 

The graduate program in History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh is committed to research and teaching in the historical and conceptual foundations of science.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Information Science - Telecommunications at the University of Pittsburgh prepares students for independently engaging in advanced work in high-quality research and teaching.

The Doctor of Philosophy Program in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh emphasizes our excellence in bioengineering research and education.