63 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Graduate Program in Anthropology at the University of Virginia prepares students for careers in teaching, research, and applied work in the fields of Socio-Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, and Linguistic Anthropology. 

Combining theory with practical application, the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction program at University of Virginia prepares graduates for a range of careers both in and out of academia.

The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia is committed to educating the next generation of data science leaders. 

The Higher Education program at University of Virginia prepares graduates for careers as leaders and researchers by building a broad and systematic understanding of higher education, a definitive knowledge of selected aspects of educational theory and practice, and research application.

The Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) is a research doctorate in law and is the highest degree conferred by the University of Virginia School of Law. 

A small, personalized, top-tier Ph.D. program in Administration and Supervision at University of Virginia widely recognized for its rigor, collaborative learning environment, and scholarship.

The Ph.D. program in Pharmacology at University of Virginia is designed to provide students with training in the Pharmacological Sciences and thus prepare them for a career in modern biomedical research. 

The graduate program in Physics at the University of Virginia is intended primarily to prepare Ph.D. graduates for careers in research and teaching in Physics.

The Materials Science and Engineering PhD degrees at the University of Virginia involve extensive research, leading to a thesis or dissertation, respectively. 

From the optical fibers that connect the world to deep space exploration, many of humanity’s greatest achievements would have been unthinkable without electrical and computer engineers. This Electrical Engineering program is offered at the University of Virginia.

Both the M.S. and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Ph.D. at University of Virginia are research degrees requiring independent research as reported in a final thesis/defense, while the M.E. degree is a course-based degree with no research requirement. 

The Computer Engineering Ph.D. program at the University of Virginia will prepare you to utilize your academic preparation to become a successful practitioner and innovator in computer engineering. 

Graduates in the Curriculum and Instruction program from University of Virginia are practitioner-scholars who have the knowledge and skills needed to solve localized educational problems and to provide effective leadership within organizations in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Our Ph.D Classics program at University of Virginia concentrates on language and literature, and we therefore stress mastery of the two ancient languages.

Close student-faculty mentorship and an emphasis on applied research prepare graduates of the Ph.D. in Social Studies Education program at University of Virginia for careers in university settings or at research organizations.

The Ph.D. degree in Higher Education at the University of Virginia develops scholars who are able to conduct original research and interpret and communicate the results of such research through writing, teaching, practice, and other means.

Language Education in Multilingual Contexts students at University of Virginia engage in research that plays a key role in advancing knowledge and serving the needs of multilingual students and their teachers in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world.

Our PhD in Nursing at University of Virginia offers students a chance to become nurse scientists, nursing professors, and nurse policy- and change-makers.

This highly competitive, top-ranked Administration and Supervision program at University of Virginia has progressed the careers of well-respected and highly successful education leaders across Virginia and nationwide.

For future nurse administrators and unit leaders, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at University of Virginia charts a path for nurses to achieve the highest level of nursing practice.