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McMaster University4,5(30)
Hamilton, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Social Gerontology

Social gerontology is an interdisciplinary study of social, cultural, and political aspects of aging. The Social Gerontology program at McMaster University allows students to take a critical social science perspective and an interdisciplinary approach to the study of aging.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,030/yr
The University of Iowa4,0(2)
Iowa City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Special Education

The PhD in Special Education at The University of Iowa builds on the theoretical and practical knowledge of candidates. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$32,776/yr
University of Massachusetts Lowell5,0(1)
Lowell, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Industrial Engineering

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell prepares engineers for leadership positions in industry, government, and education.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,250/yr
University of Oklahoma4,4(20)
Norman, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Economics

The faculty of the Department of Economics at the University of Oklahoma has a strong commitment to excellence in graduate education.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$11,128/yr
Yale University4,4(50)
New Haven, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Spanish and Portuguese

The Ph.D. program in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Yale University explores the dynamic fields of Latin American, Luso-Brazilian, Latinx, and Iberian studies in all their rich and diverse linguistic, literary, and cultural traditions, and adopting multiple intellectual approaches.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 yearsFree
University of Victoria4,0(2)
Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Educational Psychology

This Educational Psychology PhD at University of Victoria is a research-focused program. You'll learn advanced skills in theory, research and practice. This degree uses course work and candidacy exams to prepare you for your dissertation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,037/yr
European Leadership University
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Business Administration

The doctoral Business Administration program at European Leadership University is designed for highly motivated students wishing to acquire advanced research and intellectual (analytical) skills in the area of business administration. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$5,595/yr
Purdue University4,5(27)
West Lafayette, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Industrial Engineering

Purdue University's School of Industrial Engineering continues to offer one of the nation's preeminent PhD programs, providing research areas in human factors, manufacturing, operations research, and production systems.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$30,318/yr
Birkbeck, University of London4,0(22)
London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Geography, Environment and Development Studies

PhD researchers in Geography, Environment and Development Studies at Birkbeck, University of London can specialise in geography, geographical information science, environmental studies, development studies, international childhood studies, or community, youth and voluntary sector studies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$21,169/yr
University of Waterloo4,0(49)
Waterloo, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Geography - Water

The Geography - Water programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in geography, water systems, and sustainable solutions to complex global water challenges.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,660/yr
University of Nottingham4,3(92)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Translational Neuroscience

For this Translational Neuroscience programme from University of Nottingham there is a multidisciplinary team of scientists conducting research of international impact in neuroscience, drawing upon a wide range of fields - for example neuropsychology, neuroimaging, experimental medicine, biomedicine, engineering computational and digital technology.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$35,009/yr
University of Reading Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Psychology

The Psychology programme from University of Reading Malaysia gives graduates the opportunity to benefit from a vibrant and supportive research environment with internationally recognised researchers.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$12,170/yr
University of British Columbia4,3(99)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Atmospheric Science

The Atmospheric Science (ATSC) program at the University of British Columbia is interdisciplinary, with professors in the departments of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science; Geography; Chemistry; Mathematics; Soil Science; and Mechanical Engineering.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$7,122/yr

Business Administration

If you're already experienced in business management or consultancy you can develop professionally and academically with Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree at the University of Southampton. 

D.B.A. Part-time On-campus
7 years$24,745/yr
Sciences Po4,2(43)
Paris, France Top 5% in Worldwide

History

The aim of this History PhD offered by Sciences Po is to train researchers who are familiar with key historiographical issues and concepts, are capable of conducting rigorous archival research, and are willing to participate in a broad international debate and conversation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Georgia3,8(29)
Athens, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Religion

The Phd in Religion at University of Georgia allows one to focus on an area of study, generating a book-length manuscript, and also provides opportunities in preparation for teaching in Religious Studies. Areas of concentration: Global Religions and Religions in America

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Glasgow4,5(19)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Microbiology

In the Microbiology programme from University of Glasgow, our interests lie in the interaction between bacterial pathogens and their hosts at the mucosal interface. We study key virulence determinants of bacterial pathogens and the host factors that influence outcome of disease, particularly within the immune system.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$45,152/yr
Toronto Metropolitan University4,4(40)
Toronto, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide

Biomedical Engineering

This collaborative graduate degree in Biomedical Engineering prepares students for careers in biomedical engineering and provides them with the opportunity to advance their own research, tap into Toronto Metropolitan University’s leading faculty-based research and work on industry-related projects.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$19,431/yr
Maryville University4,1(12)
Online

Higher Education Leadership

Great leaders don’t accept the status quo. We offer a EdD degree in Higher Education Leadership at the Maryville University. 

Ph. D. Part-time Online
2 years, 8 monthsTuition not available
The Chinese University of Hong Kong4,3(3)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Marketing

The Marketing programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research-oriented with each student being directly supervised by a faculty member.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,996/yr