13 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Actuarial Science program at the University of Lausanne offer candidates the possibility of acquiring a high level of knowledge through intensive research training.

The Life Sciences program at the University of Lausanne, which is complementary to the research work, is designed to adapt to the needs of the students. 

The Mineral Sciences program at the University of Lausanne aims to foster scientific quality and creativity in the field of Mineral Sciences and to promote mobility and soft skills competence. 

The Humanities and Social Sciences of Medicine program at the University of Lausanne  reflects specifically upon the integration of medicine and health care into society at large, in both a critical and constructive way.

The Lemanic Neuroscience Doctoral School (LNDS) organizes student training both in theoretical and experimental aspects of neuroscience. Research projects take place at affiliated laboratories in Geneva and Lausanne. The Neuroscience program is offered by the University of Lausanne.

The Earth Surface Processes and Paleobiosphere program at the University of Lausanne provides an interesting and contemporary program of field seminars and courses to foster scientific quality, creativity, and communication within the scientific community as well as with the professional world.

Welcome to the University of Lausanne and thank you for your interest in our PhD program in Economics. As the academic home of some of the most eminent economists of the last two centuries such as Léon Walras and Vilfredo Pareto, the University of Lausanne has a distinguished history of scholarship in economics and aspires to remain a leading center for economic research and learning.

The aim of the Nursing Sciences program at the University of Lausanne is to develop scholars, who are able to build a program of research that advances nursing knowledge and contributes to the health of individuals, families, and communities. 

The Management program at the University of Lausanne can open up a career in various industries. 

The variety of works done within the History and Philosophy of Economics program at the University of Lausanne falls around three main issues – interpretation, epistemology, and contextuality.

The Finance program at the University of Lausanne is an exciting and life-changing experience. This is to provide you with some background information on our PhD program.

The Business Analytics program at the University of Lausanne offers a stimulating and productive research environment where PhD candidates work in close interaction with their thesis supervisor.

The doctoral program in Information Systems at the University of Lausanne supports doctoral students in developing their ability to complete an independent scientific study and to add to the body of knowledge in research fields that are closely related to new technologies and digital innovation.