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Brigham Young University

Provo, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Physics

The Physics PhD program at the Brigham Young University prepares students for professional careers in physics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$17,344/yr

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

PhD in Economics

Develop advanced theoretical knowledge and technical ability in PhD in Economics and gain the skills you need for independent research at Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

University of Gothenburg

Göteborg, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Environmental Social Science

The Environmental Social Science programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in environmental issues, sustainability, and societal change from a social science perspective.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 yearsFree

The Open University UK

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Policing Research and Learning

The Centre for Policing Research and Learning (CPRL) is a collaboration between The Open University UK and 20 UK police forces to create and use knowledge to improve policing through research, learning and knowledge exchange.

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

3 years$17,329/yr

Keele University

Keele, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Social Work

The Social Work group in the School of Medicine at the Keele University, a key component of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, is committed to excellence in research that develops knowledge about social work and that can be applied to advance the quality of professional practice for the benefit of people that use social work, in the region, nationally and internationally.

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

3 years$22,974/yr

University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Management

Management Studies is located within an integrated Business School at University of Aberdeen which allows it to draw upon relevant core disciplines for research and teaching.

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

3 years$29,598/yr

University of Plymouth

Plymouth, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Digital Art and Technology

The Digital Art and Technology course at University of Plymouth involves creating new experiences through the design and construction of networked, sensing and intelligent ‘things’ and software. Digital Practice is central to exploring the significance that data, its harvesting, processing and manifestation, can play in contemporary culture.

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

2 years$26,345/yr

University of Pretoria

Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Policy

This Public Policy degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,654/yr

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids

Dresden, Germany

International Max Planck Research School for Chemistry and Physics of Quantum Materials

The International Max Planck Research School for Chemistry and Physics of Quantum Materials program at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids is a tri-institutional collaboration of the university, Technische Universität Dresden and the University of St Andrews.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3½ yearsTuition not available

Athabasca University4,1(18)

Online

Distance Education

Distance Education from Athabasca University is a professional doctoral degree for distance education practitioners and those with related career experience.

Ph. D. Part-time Online

4 years$11,894/yr

University of Padua4,1(216)

Padova, Italy Top 1% in Worldwide

Geosciences

The Doctoral Course in Geosciences at University of Padua is engaged in world-class research involving the full breadth of the Earth sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$3,442/yr

University of Kwazulu Natal3,8(145)

Durban, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Electrical Engineering

The central philosophy of the Electrical Engineering discipline at University of Kwazulu Natal are to ensure that the undergraduates gain an enduring capacity for continuous and effective self-education throughout life.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$260/yr

University of Denver4,7(6)

Denver, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Materials Science

Our PhD in Materials Science at University of Denver provides an enhanced foundation in the theory of materials construction and a depth of understanding in the research strategies necessary to develop new materials.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

7 years$14,297/yr

University of Missouri–St. Louis

Saint Louis, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

A doctoral Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program from University of Missouri–St. Louis provides you with strong theoretical and conceptual underpinnings that support your work in your organization and provide you with the research knowledge and skills needed to begin your own scholarly work within a university setting.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 yearsTuition not available

Universiti Malaya

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative Arts

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is University of Malaya’s premier research Creative Arts degree.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$14,353/yr

Dalhousie University

Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Biology

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Biology programme addresses environmental concerns and the sustainable utilization of natural resources, within an exceptionally vibrant research community..

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

5 years$5,095/yr

Lancaster University

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Politics

The Politics course from Lancaster University aim is to support you throughout your studies, whether through reading groups, research methods study classes, opportunities to present and review research projects or links with external presenters.

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

3 yearsTuition not available

Georgia State University

Atlanta, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Educational Policy Studies

The Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies at Georgia State University allows students to examine the philosophy and practice of education and to develop skills in both the methodology and the study of educational practice.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$32,332/yr

University of Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Historical Studies

An initial research proposal must accompany your application for a Historical Studies PhD degree at University of Cape Town.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,698/yr

University of Kent3,9(18)

Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The Centre offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability and community care leading to higher degrees. The Tizard Centre has a strong track record of attracting University and ESRC research studentship funding.

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

3 yearsTuition not available