113 PhD programmes offered by the university

The PhD Program in Business Administration at the University of Washington is a research-based program designed to train scholars who will be knowledgeable about new developments on the frontiers of their discipline, capable of contributing to the advancement of knowledge relevant to business education and practice, and skillful in conveying this information to students and practitioners. 

Our Medical Scientist Training Program at University of Washington offers outstanding medical education, augmented with pathways for students wishing to integrate clinical care with social action, in Global Health, Underserved Communities, Indian Health, Hispanic Health, Black Health Justice, and LGBTQ Health. 

At the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences at University of Washington, you will graduate employment-ready with the skills to advance the discipline of fisheries and aquatic sciences.

The Educational Psychology - Measurement and Statistics graduate program from University of Washington, which began in the late 1960s, prepares students to become leaders in the research and practice of cutting-edge psychometrics and applied statistical modeling.

At University of Washington, our Population Health and Systems Leadership (PHSL) track in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program is designed for nurses who are interested in improving population health, healthcare, and community systems in the U.S. and around the world. 

The goal of the graduate program at the University of Washington, School of Oceanography is to enable your professional growth through courses and independent research. 

The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies - Leadership for Learning program (Ed.D.) at the University of Washington is dedicated to producing innovative, equity-focused leaders who have the ability to transform educational systems to help realize ambitious learning goals for all students.

The mission of the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at University of Washington is to further the understanding of Earth, the solar system, and their histories.

The goal of the graduate program in Astronomy at University of Washington is education and mentoring of our students toward their long-term careers in research and teaching in astronomy or related STEM fields.

The primary focus of doctoral education in Digital Arts and Experimental Media at University of Washington is to create opportunities for artists to discover and document new knowledge and expertise at the most advanced levels higher education can offer.

The Graduate Program in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies at University of Washington has a strong interdisciplinary orientation. Intersectional, Decolonial, Indigenous, Queer and Transnational feminisms foreground our studies of gender, sex, and sexuality in the US and elsewhere. 

Thank you for your interest in the Graduate Program in Economics at the University of Washington. 

The doctoral German Studies curriculum at University of Washington is designed to permit students to focus on two to three particular areas of specialization in preparation for writing a dissertation.

Welcome to Scandinavian Studies at University of Washington! We are happy that you are considering the University of Washington for graduate work! 

At the University of Washington, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Linguistics. Join us!

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Washington offers a phd degree in Archaeology. Join us! 

A PhD in Biostatistics from University of Washington opens many opportunities for work in academia, government, and private industry.

The Department of Genome Sciences at University of Washington is committed to creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive. Our goal is to foster a place of learning and working where all members can thrive and where diversity is recognized and celebrated. 

The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies - Social and Cultural Foundations program at University of Washington addresses fundamental questions about the meaning, purpose, and significance of education in society.

The first year of the graduate Biochemistry program at University of Washington consists of formal lecture courses, three intensive laboratory “rotations” of three months each, and seminar courses in timely topics ranging from protein structure and function, to molecular and cellular biology.