111 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Land Economy course from The University of Cambridge department leads the field in the UK's latest Research Excellence Framework rating of Land Economy's joint submission with Architecture. 87.5% of our impact case studies, including research on the transition to a low-carbon economy, were judged to be 'world-leading'.

This History course from The University of Cambridge, is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva voce examination. The primary purpose of the PhD is the preparation and presentation of a substantial piece of independent and original academic research, completed in three or four years if studying full-time and five years if studying part-time.

The Biological Science (EBI) programme from The University of Cambridge is coordinated in Heidelberg with local support at EBI. Please visit the EMBL International PhD Programme pages to learn about how to apply. Please note all applicants must secure a place on the EMBL programme before submitting an application to the University of Cambridge.

The Surgery course from the University of Cambridge broad clinical themes are aligned to world class underpinning research strengths in stem cell medicine, immunology, organ perfusion, cell biology and surgical oncology.

The Medicine course from the University of Cambridge is aimed at medically-qualified clinicians working in Cambridge who hold suitable research appointments within Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP, i.e. the University of Cambridge, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, and Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust).

The Psychiatry course from the University of Cambridge is primarily a research degree and involves minimal formal teaching; students are integrated into the research culture of the Department and the Institute in which they are based.

The Physiology, Development and Neuroscience degree from University of Cambridge offers excellent opportunities and facilities for training in research, leading to the degree of PhD (Doctor of Philosophy).

The Engineering course from The University of Cambridge students are expected to have produced original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in the field of engineering.

The Biological Science (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology) programme from the University of Cambridge is one of the world's leading research institutes. Discoveries and inventions developed at the LMB, such as DNA sequencing or methods to determine the structure of proteins, have revolutionised all areas of biology.

The Spanish programme from The University of Cambridge offers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan. It is unique in its commitment to exploring the trans-historical and cross-cultural interrelations between all these language areas and their corresponding cultural formations.

The Linguistics - Theoretical and Applied Linguistics programme from The University of Cambridge, includes seminars and workshops on library resources, giving conference papers, publishing, applications and interviews, teaching skills, specialist linguistic training, and film-making. 

The Biostatistics programme from the University of Cambridge is an internationally recognised research department specialising in statistical modelling with application to medical, biological or public health sciences.

The Haematology course from the University of Cambridge is located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Research in the department falls into three main areas with major relevance for human disease: The Haematopoiesis and Blood Cancer Group, the Structural Medicine and Thrombosis Group, and the Transfusion Medicine Group.

The Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology course from the University of Cambridge is intellectually demanding, and applicants must have a high level of attainment and motivation to pursue this programme of advanced study and research.

The Biological Science (Sanger Institute) course from University of Cambridge aims to provide training and research opportunities in genomics that reflect the unique nature of Sanger Institute science.

Interdisciplinary Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at University of Cambridge aims to train the next generation of academic and industrial leaders equipped with the skills to navigate and bridge the technical realm with the broader commercial and social landscape.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) 4-year PhD Cardiovascular Research programme at University of Cambridge aims to train the next generation of researchers to develop innovative approaches for preventing cardiovascular diseases.

This Infection and Immunity programme at University of Cambridge offers exceptional training in this subject area.

Medicine at University of Cambridge is designed to develop future leaders in medical research by providing rigorous scientific training, access to advanced technologies, and close mentorship from internationally recognised investigators. The research covers the whole spectrum of medical science, from fundamental disease biology and translational medicine through to clinical therapies.

For full-time students, the first year of the Politics and International Studies is spent in Cambridge with two major activities: firstly, developing a research topic with the guidance of a Supervisor, and secondly, training in research methods.