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PhD Programs

A PhD, or Doctor of Philosophy, is a postgraduate degree conferred by universities. It is the top academic degree available in a field.

The completion of a PhD can result in significantly improved career prospects. Students or professionals interested in leadership, academia, consulting, research and entrepreneurship, a PhD degree can offer an advantage or a required qualification.

Many universities around the world offer PhD programs. It is common for students to specialize in a field such as Business, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Medicine, Sustainability, Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, etc.

The variety of different PhD programs can be overwhelming - don't let it stop you! Start your search by looking at the most popular PhD degrees listed below.

Top PhD programs

PhD programs are offered in many fields. Have a look at some of the best PhD programs below!

Top PhD countries

Consider taking your PhD in one of these popular countries.

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Doctorate in Biosciences
May 4, 2019 | Universidad de Sonora
General Objective: To train high-level researchers to carry out scientific and technological research independently, with a broad capacity to contribute to basic and applicable research that generates... [+]
General Objective: To train high-level researchers to carry out scientific and technological research independently, with a broad capacity to contribute to basic and applicable research that generates frontier knowledge in the areas of biosciences and natural resources. [-]
Doctorate in Environmental and Rural Studies
March 9, 2019 | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
The Doctorate in Environmental and Rural Studies has focused the course of the Faculty in Environmental and Rural Studies in the training of high level researchers who stand out for their human, acade... [+]
The Doctorate in Environmental and Rural Studies has focused the course of the Faculty in Environmental and Rural Studies in the training of high level researchers who stand out for their human, academic and professional qualities. The program has been in existence for more than 10 years, forming doctors capable of proposing and developing ecological, environmental and rural studies, with a holistic and interdisciplinary vision, incorporating the most recent academic knowledge with the aim of impacting the society-nature relationship. Our graduates have been prepared to generate new theories, research groups and innovative studies in their field of knowledge. The joint work of the departments of Ecology and Territory and Rural Development has strengthened three research groups accredited by Colciencias as category A groups, to which the students are linked. [-]
Doctorate in Biology
November 30, 2018 | University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras
Our graduate program offers a PhD in philosophy in four core areas, Molecular / Cellular Biology, Neuroscience, Ecology / Systematics and Evolution / Genetics. The PhD in Philosophy is offered through... [+]
Our graduate program offers a PhD in philosophy in four core areas, Molecular / Cellular Biology, Neuroscience, Ecology / Systematics and Evolution / Genetics. The PhD in Philosophy is offered through the Intercampus Doctorate Program of the University of Puerto Rico, administered by us. [-]
PhD in Mathematical and Computer Modelling
November 18, 2018 | Kazakh British Technical University (KBTU)
Doctoral programme on speciality "Mathematical and Computer Modeling" is created for further independent research and defence of a doctoral dissertation at the university. Within the framewo... [+]
Doctoral programme on speciality "Mathematical and Computer Modeling" is created for further independent research and defence of a doctoral dissertation at the university. Within the frameworks of the course, PhD students study classical and modern approaches of mathematics such as methods of functional analysis, mathematical models of physical processes, a more advanced course of differential equations, in particular, derived equations, etc. In addition, courses on high-productive calculations and computer modelling are given. Thesis Board for the defence of doctoral dissertations on speciality "Mathematical and Computer Modeling" is functioning at our university. [-]

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PhD

All over the world, both online and classroom based doctoral programs exist for students who wish to advance their professional capabilities through the highest of educational applications and practice. Doctoral programs are offered in many academic fields. Most doctoral programs will take between three and ten years to complete.

Online

PhD Online programs are becoming popular at many universities. Most of the PhD Online programs can be completed almost entirely online, however some may require occasional attendance on campus. There has been advancement in technologies that have made PhD Online programs much more effective, such as interactive online classrooms and online libraries.

PhD Part Time

Completing a PhD part time requires the same total number of hours for completion, but these are simply spaced apart over a longer period. This can allow part time PhD candidates to delve deeper into their research and find practical applications for their work in their professional lives.

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