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Columbia University4,2(72)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Sustainable Development

The PhD in Sustainable Development from Columbia University includes a set of rigorous core requirements in the social and natural sciences designed to provide a deep understanding of the interaction between natural and social systems, and provides students with the flexibility to pursue in-depth research in a broad variety of critical policy areas.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$56,840/yr
Cornell University4,2(42)
Ithaca, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Graduate Field in Sociology at Cornell University enrolls about 6-7 doctoral students each year, with about 40 graduate students in the program at any given time.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$20,800/yr
Cracow University of Economics4,1(53)
Kraków, Poland

Sciences of Politics and Administration

The Cracow University of Economics offers a doctoral degree in the field of social sciences in the discipline of Sciences of Politics and Administration.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$2,576/yr
University of Pretoria4,1(173)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Drama and Film Studies

This Drama and Film Studies degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,603/yr
University of Nottingham4,2(117)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Canadian Studies

Our Canadian Studies research at University of Nottingham focuses on North America itself, as well examining the exchange of influences between North American cultures and those of Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,579/yr

Geography and Environment

The University of Chester welcomes students who are interested in studying towards PhD research degrees in the Department of Geography and Environment. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$20,985/yr
University of Liverpool4,3(118)
Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Virology

Virology at the University of Liverpool is the study of the viral agents responsible for causing disease in humans or animals.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$43,240/yr
University of South Carolina3,7(6)
Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Special Education

The PhD. Program in Special Education at the University of South Carolina has two tracks, Higher Education and Research and Special Education Leadership, both designed to prepare doctoral students to be leaders in the field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$29,760/yr
University of Sussex4,0(61)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Genome Stability

Genome Stability at the University of Sussex investigates the responses of cells to genome damage and their relationship to cancer and other aspects of human disease.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$36,660/yr
University of Aberdeen4,5(70)
Aberdeen, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Art History

The Art History Department at University of Aberdeen is an active group of researchers, offering expert supervision to research students in a wide range of topics, including late medieval art and architecture, early modern British and European art, the history of collecting and exhibitions from medieval and early modern art through art theory to contemporary visual culture.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,140/yr
University of Pisa4,1(152)
Pisa, Italy Top 2% in Worldwide

Business Administration and Management

This Business Administration and Management PhD degree from University of Pisa aims at providing students with a solid methodological basis combined with high knowledge, skills in economic and business disciplines.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Delaware4,0(36)
Newark, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Educational Statistics and Research Methods

The Ph.D. in Educational Statistics and Research Methods (ESRM) at the University of Delaware prepares students interested in statistics, psychometrics, education measurement, assessment and evaluation to develop, critically evaluate, and properly use sophisticated quantitative and mixed methodologies to solve important problems in education.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$12,276/yr
The Open University UK4,2(154)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Digital Cultures, Social Networks and Political Change

Digital devices, practices and networks have entered nearly every domain of our lives – from the most intimate private spheres to the most public and political, and blurring the boundaries between. This Digital Cultures, Social Networks and Political Change programme is offered at The Open University UK.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$17,061/yr
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)4,3(57)
Delft, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Energy Transition

The Energy Transition is one of the largest global challenges of our time. A key aspect is replacing fossil fuels as primary energy sources with renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy. The consequences of this radical change will be an accelerated electrification of society. This program is offered at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,165/yr
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology4,2(47)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

The PhD program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is one of the programs of the Life Science Zurich Graduate School offering a dynamic and stimulating international research environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$617/yr
University of Strathclyde4,1(48)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Gender Studies

The Gender Studies programme at University of Strathclyde is an interdisciplinary research area within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, supported by staff from a range of subject areas, including journalism, media and communication, English, French, Italian, history, education, social policy, criminology and politics.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,133/yr
The University of Iowa4,0(2)
Iowa City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Cell and Developmental Biology

The Cell and Developmental Biology (CDB) Program at The University of Iowa is housed in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology and includes faculty mentors from other departments. It is part of the larger Biomedical Sciences Program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$34,390/yr
Carnegie Mellon University4,2(23)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Business Technologies

The Ph.D. program in Business Technologies at Carnegie Mellon University gives students unparalleled expertise in economics of technologies. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$47,000/yr
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn4,3(11)
Olsztyn, Poland Top 7% in Worldwide

Food and Nutrition Technology

The Food and Nutrition Technology program at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn is dedicated to doctoral students interested in the deepening their knowledge on and implementing innovative technical and technological tools aimed at improving food quality and the impact of nutrition on the human health.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Pennsylvania State University4,5(37)
University Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Education

Prepare for a leadership role to shape the future of education. Customize this online Education doctoral program at Pennsylvania State University by selecting courses from multiple disciplines to prepare for a career within educational institutions, private organizations, or all levels of government.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$12,925/yr