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Johns Hopkins University4,6(8)

Baltimore, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Economics

The rigorous PhD Economics program at Johns Hopkins University is among the best in the nation. With its world-class faculty, individualized attention, and small classes, the doctoral program is the centerpiece of the Department of Economics. From financial analysis to applied research, students are well-prepared to be leaders in the field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years, 2 months$66,670/yr

Walden University4,4(8)

Online

Human Services - Studies in Aging

If you have earned either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree, you are eligible for Walden University’s PhD in Human Services - Studies in Aging program, with an expedited path available for those who hold a master's degree.

Ph.D. Part-time Online

2½ yearsTuition not available

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Las Vegas, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Sociology

This Sociology program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas trains students in advanced sociological concepts and applications, as well as advanced theoretical and methodological frameworks for conducting original research. In addition, students develop at least 2 advanced areas of specialization from among the department’s core areas of specialization.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

6 years$26,658/yr

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Civil Engineering

In Civil Engineering at Colorado State University, programs leading to the Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Engineering (M.E.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees are offered.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

$31,556/yr

University of Lincoln

Lincoln, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Tourism

As a postgraduate researcher in Tourism at University of Lincoln, you can become an integral part of our research community, working with leading academics whose research has gone on to impact business, policy, and society on an international scale.

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

2 years$23,076/yr

Mississippi State University

Starkville, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Chemistry

The Chemistry PhD program from Mississippi State University allows a student to study a wide variety of research topics in the traditional areas of chemistry (Inorganic, Analytical, Organic, and Physical) and related disciplines of Biochemistry, Chemical Education, Environmental Chemistry, Biophysics, and Chemical Biology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

$27,637/yr

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain Top 1% in Worldwide

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine

The Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in molecular life sciences and translational biomedical research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$892/yr

University of Georgia

Athens, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Music

At the University of Georgia we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Music. The dual title of this degree as musicology / ethnomusicology acknowledges the current academic approach to music scholarship that unites, rather than separates these fields of inquiry.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Alabama offers a research-intensive PhD program resulting in the production of a significant body of original work.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$34,542/yr

Georgetown University

Washington, D. C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University offers four concentrations leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Linguistics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

7 yearsTuition not available

University College Dublin

Dublin, Ireland Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology School University College Dublin welcomes applications from prospective PhD and Research Masters students who wish to undertake research in sociology. We are very pleased to consider applications in any area of sociology in which we can provide appropriate supervision.

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

4 years$16,042/yr

University of Delaware

Newark, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Geology

The University of Delaware’s Department of Earth Sciences (ES) prepares Geology students for their future by exposing them to exciting opportunities through education and research in the classroom, the laboratory and the field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$8,704/yr

Utrecht University

Utrecht, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Drug Innovation

The research area of Drug Innovation at the Utrecht University is best described by the multidisciplinary collaboration of chemists, biologists, pharmacists, biomedical and clinical scientists, in order to translate scientific hypotheses to products for care, cure and prevention of diseases.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Humanities

The humanities graduate program in Humanities at University of Texas at Dallas brings together scholars from history, philosophy, literature, creative writing, art history, film studies, and the performing arts who share a commitment to transnational and interdisciplinary approaches to humanistic study and practice.

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

5 years$33,924/yr

The Cyprus Institute

Nicosia, Cyprus

Energy, Environment and Atmospheric Sciences

The Cyprus Institute offers the Energy, Environment and Atmospheric Sciences programme. Particular attention is given to the EMME (Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East) regional background in the context of global climate changes, addressing impacts and possible mitigation and adaptation strategies.

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

3 years$18,110/yr

University of Warwick

Coventry, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Open Professional Studies

Find out more about this Open Professional Studies PhD research degree at University of Warwick. Research themes for this PhD can include career development work.

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

4 years$35,392/yr

Northumbria University

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Business Administration (Part-Time)

This Business Administration (Part-Time) doctoral programme from Northumbria University is designed to build on previous Masters level study and/or significant experience of business and management practice.

D.B.A. Part-time On-campus

3 years$15,298/yr

University of Cambridge4,5(30)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Earth Sciences

Throughout the Earth Sciences course from The University of Cambridge you will have either done an undergraduate degree in an earth science subject or, perhaps, want to use your degree from another science subject such as physics, chemistry, mathematics or biological sciences; be relishing the stimulus of one of the UK's premier research departments.

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

3 years$56,397/yr

Cornell University4,3(27)

Ithaca, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

The Theoretical and Applied Mechanics programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in mechanical systems, mathematical modelling, and engineering analysis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

7 years$20,800/yr

University of California, San Diego

San Diego, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Educational Leadership

The University of California, San Diego, and California State University, San Marcos jointly offer a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$36,477/yr