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Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Practical Theology

Whether you’re developing social policy, running a business or are a minister of religion, this innovative part-time Practical Theology doctoral course at Anglia Ruskin University will deepen your understanding of the spiritual and ethical dimensions.

Ph. D. Part-time On-campus

3 years$21,699/yr

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Population Health

The Population Health doctoral program is offered through a collaboration of five faculties at the University of Ottawa: the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Telfer School of Management, and the Faculty of Law (Common Law Section).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$8,419/yr

University of Oulu

Oulu, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Geography

How does climate change impact Arctic nature, communities, and economies? Why are some places and regions growing and developing, while others are declining and suffering? What explains the location of different services, and how can their accessibility be modelled and developed? Find out on the Geography programme from University of Oulu.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of New South Wales

Paddington, Australia Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Juris Doctor

Study the University of New South Wales Juris Doctor to develop your legal knowledge in a challenging and dynamic learning environment under the guidance of the 13th best law faculty in the world.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

3 years$43,347/yr

Cardiff University4,7(123)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Organic Synthesis

The School of Chemistry has developed a particular strength in Organic Synthesis, with a research group dedicated to this exciting area of study. As part of the Chemistry (PhD/MPhil) programme, students can conduct their research within this Organic Synthesis group, at Cardiff University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$36,438/yr

Maastricht University

Maastricht, Netherlands Top 1% in Worldwide

Innovation, Economics and Governance for Development

At Innovation, Economics and Governance for Development at Maastricht University through our disciplinary and multidisciplinary research, our ambition is to contribute to the academic debate and to societal policy and innovation solutions at all stages of the policy process: from the setting of a policy agenda to the delivery and evaluation of public policy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$10,506/yr

The Open University UK

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Research in STEM Education

In addition to scientific research, the School of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences also has strengths in pedagogic research (particularly within the STEM disciplines). This Research in STEM Education programme is offered at The Open University UK.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$22,409/yr

Osaka University

Osaka-shi, Japan Top 1% in Worldwide

Mechanical Science and Bioengineering

The Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering at Osaka University constitutes one department specializing a study of mechanical or dynamical "function" of man-made objects and/or nature including human bodies, along with the other two departments specializing "materials" and "systems."

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$3,365/yr

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

PhD in Commerce

The PhD in Commerce program from Victoria University of Wellington involves original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. It’s an opportunity to make new discoveries, address some of the big issues of our time, challenge yourself, and develop a mix of transferable and specialised skills.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

Lund University

Lund, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Construction and Architecture

The Construction and Architecture programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in the planning, design, construction, and lifecycle management of the built environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 yearsFree

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Mechanical Engineering

The requirements for the degree in Mechanical Engineering at Florida Atlantic University include the performance of original research, the preparation of a dissertation describing this research, and systematic advanced studies in engineering and the underlying sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

10 years$19,056/yr

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

English

The Department of English at Lehigh University has a focus on Literature and Social Justice, the outcome of a multiyear effort to revitalize the traditional period-based approach to literary studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 yearsTuition not available

University of Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Conservation Biology

The Conservation Biology PhD at University of Cape Town is a research degree on an advanced topic under supervision which can be taken in any of the departments in the Faculty. Examination is by thesis alone.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,705/yr

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg, Germany Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research

Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research PhD students at Heidelberg University conduct research at the forefront of basic, computational, epidemiological and translational cancer research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of Birmingham

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Health Services Management

Students of the Health Services Management course at University of Birmingham have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of events including departmental research seminars, research centre seminars, postgraduate research student seminars, as well as a vibrant and a engaged PhD researcher community.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

3 years$31,225/yr

Royal Holloway University of London

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Economics

The Department of Economics at Royal Holloway University of London has strength across all main fields of the discipline, and so supervision can be offered in most areas of research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$30,433/yr

York University

Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy

The Graduate Program in Philosophy at York University offers rigorous training for MA students in preparation for admission to PhD programs, and supports PhD students in developing a professional research profile.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$8,672/yr

The University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Economics

Welcome to The University of New Mexico’s Graduate Program in Economics! We offer students a unique experience as an applied economics department, working hard to improve the global community through academics and policy-relevant research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$29,146/yr

The University of Arizona4,4(16)

Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Atmospheric Sciences

The Atmospheric Sciences degree from The University of Arizona is primarily a research degree. The candidate must complete at least 36 units of graduate course credit in the major field, including a core of 6 units of dynamic meteorology and 6 units of physical meteorology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$23,400/yr

University of Essex4,3(44)

Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Human Rights

The PhD Human Rights from University of Essex was established to meet the demands of our students who have an established interest in human rights and wish to pursue doctoral research which goes beyond a single academic discipline but includes a distinct multi and interdisciplinary perspective.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$28,147/yr