12.0k PhD programmes in selected countries

Applied Mathematics at University of Lincoln is concerned with mathematical methods used in industry, science, business, and engineering. Postgraduate researchers in this area are able to become specialists in the mathematics that powers business and society.

We are in a crucial time in our history where we need strong, Christian leadership in higher education. If you have a passion for improving the quality of higher education, and enjoy the responsibilities of leadership and management, this concentration will help you make the type of impact that changes lives. We offer a phd in Higher Education Leadership and Management at Regent University.

MPhil and PhD students of Psychology - Research Opportunities at University of Lincoln are able to conduct independent research into an area of psychology of their choice and produce an extended thesis with guidance from two/three academic supervisors who have specialist knowledge of the subject area. 

The Tropical Marine Biology (Integrated) program from University of Essex provides a route into research study if you do not have a Masters degree, or have very little research training. It enables you to spend your first year completing a full-time Masters-level qualification, followed by a full-time PhD studied over 3-4 years or a part-time PhD studied over 6-7 years.

Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability students at Northern Arizona University produce discipline-specific science and engineering of the highest quality. They strive to integrate different disciplines from the natural sciences, social sciences and engineering to build, connect and communicate knowledge to increase the broader impacts of their research.

The Professional Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology degree is a three-year programme of professional training in educational psychology, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and provided by University College London (UCL). 

The Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (Integrated) program from University of Essex provides a route into research study if you do not have a Masters degree, or have very little research training.

The purpose of the Biosystems Analytics and Tech program from The University of Arizona is to serve the growing field of technology/biology/analytics.  

The University of Arizona offers the Music - Music Education degree with emphases in Composition, Conducting, Ethnomusicology, Music Education, Music Theory, Musicology, and Performance (Instrumental, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Piano Accompanying, Piano Performance and Dance Accompanying, and Voice).  

The Accounting programme at Heriot-Watt University looks at the relationship between the accounting profession, governance and society and explores the nature and purpose of accounting institutions and practices, with a view to improving social well-being and stimulating greater accountability.

Through the Medical History PhD programme from The University of Exeter, you will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of historical research.

The Geography program from The University of Arizona is a specialized, research-oriented degree which requires a qualifying examination (waived for students who meet certain minimum requirements), at least one year of coursework (minimum of 18 credits) in addition to a Masters degree, and approximately three years of independent study and research culminating in a dissertation.  

The Earth, Environment and Society PhD program from Portland State University is a collaborative degree, primarily drawing students from the disciplines of environmental science and management, geography, and geology. 

Research in mechanical engineering includes the areas of fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, dynamic/computational mechanics, control systems and thermosciences. This Mechanical Engineering program is offered by The University of Arizona. 

The Russian Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter students have a primary and a secondary supervisor who provide regular, high quality advice, support and direction in their academic endeavours. You will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of research.

Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures. The Optometry program is offered by the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Welcome! The University of Vermont's Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies is a multidisciplinary program that seeks to examine complex educational and social problems through the integration of multiple theoretical, methodological, and disciplinary lenses.

The Ph.D. in Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education at the University of Pennsylvania focuses on the preparation of researchers and teacher educators in universities and colleges. Focal areas include teaching and learning, research and practice in teacher education, mathematics education, science education, and the study of urban education and urban contexts. 

Regent University’s Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) in Ecclesial Leadership will teach you the theology and philosophy of the Church, as well as its organizational design.

Northwestern University Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program (NUIN) is a highly interactive and collaborative program, with faculty distributed across more than 20 departments on the Chicago and Evanston campuses.