42 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Politics program from Princeton University leads to the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in politics.

The Astrophysical Sciences from Princeton University prepares students for scientific careers in astrophysics through a combination of classes and early and active participation in research projects, culminating in original thesis research. 

The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology program from Princeton University is designed to develop both the breadth and depth of understanding that will enable graduates of the department to respond to future advances in the field. 

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs program from Princeton University offers a distinctive curriculum that strikes a careful balance between theory and practice.

The aim of the French and Italian program from Princeton University is to train students to become effective teachers and scholars of French language and literature.

The Program in Quantitative and Computational Biology (QCB) from Princeton University is intended to facilitate graduate education at the interface of biology and the more quantitative sciences and computation. 

The Medieval Studies program from Princeton University seeks to encourage interdisciplinary study of medieval period (c. 500-1500): its art, literature, music, religion, philosophy, science, politics, and economic and social structures. 

Princeton University was a pioneer in developing the academic study of religion outside the context of theological seminaries and without formal ties to particular religious traditions. The Religion program is offered by Princeton University.

The Social Policy program from Princeton University is designed to appeal to students who want to pursue academic careers in a traditional discipline but who see themselves as committed to the study of social issues of public importance.

The graduate program in the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton University  fosters the intellectual development of modern biologists. We welcome students from a variety of educational backgrounds and offer an educational program that goes well beyond traditional biology. 

The aim of the Slavic Languages and Literature program from Princeton University is to further interest, knowledge, and scholarship relating to Russia, Slavic Central Europe, and Eurasia, primarily through the cultural humanities. 

The Chemical and Biological Engineering program from Princeton University prepares chemical and biological engineers for careers in teaching, research and development, entrepreneurship, and management in academia, government, and industry.

The aim of the English program from Princeton University is to produce well-trained and field-transforming scholars, insightful and imaginative critics, and effective and creative teachers.

Students from Mathematics program at Princeton University are extremely motivated and come from a wide variety of backgrounds.

The doctoral program in Computer Science from Princeton University combines coursework and participation in original research.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering program from Princeton University draws students from all over the world. 

The German program from Princeton University has long been recognized as one of the leading programs of German studies. 

With a long tradition of excellence and innovation, the Musicology program at Princeton University encompasses historical, theoretical, cognitive, and ethnographic approaches.

Princeton offers a very open curriculum in which students from Music Composition program at Princeton University are free to pursue their own individual compositional interests.

The Physics program from Princeton University welcome students from diverse backgrounds and strive to provide a sense of community and inclusiveness where students are enabled to achieve their full potential.