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Gdańsk University of Technology
PhD Chemical Sciences
- Gdańsk, Poland
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The programme is aimed at teaching doctoral students innovative and novel techniques, methodologies and implementations of acquired knowledge to their PhD projects. The programme includes obligatory and facultative courses which highlight basic science as well as well applied sciences


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Unicaf University (ZM)
Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)
- Lusaka, Zambia
PhD
Full time, Part time
Distance Learning
English
The goal of the PhD programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The PhD is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supported by a team of supervisors that makes an original contribution to knowledge written up in a publishable dissertation. The PhD programme also supports the development of research and generic skills to equip you to operate successfully as a professional researcher in any setting. The essential requirement of a PhD is the creation of new knowledge. Being a researcher means developing new ideas and improving understanding through the creation of new knowledge. Your research will inevitably build to some degree on the work and ideas of others, but as a research student, you are expected to make an original contribution to knowledge in your discipline. Each Doctoral student must take a number of online modules and also complete a dissertation. Students must defend their dissertation in a "viva voce" (oral) examination which can be completed online. The viva-voce examination is an intense and challenging experience, but we offer relevant guidance and support to help our research students prepare for this important milestone.


ICBAS School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Doctoral Programme in Biomedical Sciences
- Porto, Portugal
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English, Portuguese
The Doctoral Program in Biomedical Sciences (PDCB), established in 1986, offers advanced training in Biomedicine with a focus on Biological, Medical, and Health Sciences. It provides flexible, individualized training through expert guidance, ensuring both specific and transversal skills to students ranging from recent graduates to professionals.

University of Sopron
PhD in Wood Sciences and Technologies - Cziraki Jozsef Doctoral School
- Sopron, Hungary
PhD
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
English
The students receive strong theoretical, research methodology, and scientific backgrounds, and complete their research individually, with some guidance from their supervisors. Supervision is offered by the top experts and wood scientists in Hungary. The topics are typically linked to industrial research or innovation projects so that Sopron doctoral graduates have not only strong theoretical backgrounds but are very practical scientists as well.
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Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR)
Doctoral of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
- Surabaya, Indonesia
PhD
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is a premier research-oriented program designed to push the boundaries of scientific innovation. Designed to be completed within three years, the curriculum prioritizes high-impact outcomes and specialized expertise through various study concentrations.


American International Theism University
Doctor of Education
- Englewood, USA
PhD
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
American International Theism University has something for everyone. Now with our Accelerated Degree Programs, you can complete your Master’s or Doctorate Degrees in up to three years. Each course offers six credit hours and lasts for six weeks. Let your hard work and dedication pay off by achieving your degree in half the time. Enrollment is open, and students may begin the program at any time. All courses take place in classrooms, with a faculty member that provides one-to-one mentoring. Students also have free access to our comprehensive Study Tactics and Resources Center, which offers links to subject-related websites, libraries, articles, and research assistance.


North Carolina A&T State University
Ph.D. in Applied Science and Technology
- Greensboro, USA
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The mission of the Applied Science & Technology Ph.D. program is to prepare students for high-level science and technology careers in industry, research, and government. Graduates will be able to conceive, develop, and conduct original research that applies physical, mathematical, and technological methods to provide solutions to a broad range of emerging local, national, and global problems related to Atmospheric, Environmental, and Energy Science; Applied Physics; Bioscience; Applied Chemistry; Data Science and Analytics; Applied Engineering Technology; Information Technology; Technology Management; Geomatics; and STEM Education.


Gdańsk University of Technology
PhD Physical Sciences
- Gdańsk, Poland
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The programme is aimed at training of the doctoral students in innovative and novel techniques, methodologies, implementations in Experimental and Theoretical physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics and Optics and related fields of knowledge. he programme includes obligatory and facultative courses which highlight the traditional methods and modern advances in physics.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences
- Tromsø, Norway
- Harstad, Norway
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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The PhD program in the humanities and social sciences offers a research programme that qualifies candidates for work in academia or other areas in which there is a strong demand for scientific insight and analytical thinking. The research programme is offered in a range of subjects and has different areas of specialisation.


University of Memphis (inactive)
Liberal Studies, (DLS)
- Memphis, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Liberal Studies (DLS) program is designed to offer an interdisciplinary and flexible approach to advanced scholarship, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, research skills, and...

University of Pécs
PhD in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences
- Pécs, Hungary
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The structure of the PhD in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences of the Medical Faculty is similar to those of most European and American universities. The doctoral (PhD) degree, as the highest qualification attainable at university, is confer- red by the University of Pécs on those who have given evidence of having acquired sufficient practical skills and theoretical knowledge to conduct scientific research independently.


University of Florence
PhD Course in Clinical Sciences
- Florence, Italy
PhD
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Clinical Sciences offers doctoral training programs in basic and translational research, under the supervision of faculty and researchers working in various fields of clinical medicine, psychology, and various fields of experimental medicine related to translation into the clinical setting.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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PhD in Engineering Science
- Narvik, Norway
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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The PhD program in Engineering Science covers fields of study at all institutes within the faculty. Our researchers and research groups collaborate directly with industry and other research environments. We integrate sustainable principles in the development and improvement of technologies and solutions, including, but not limited to; energy and efficiency, building and infrastructure, production and logistics, product design, geometric analysis and computations.


Auream Phoenix University for Women
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research in Humanities
- Online
PhD
Full time, Part time
1 semester
Distance Learning
English, Italian
PhD in research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University. The human sciences underline the importance and value of the analysis of the human being from an integrated historical, philosophical and artistic perspective. Through an in-depth examination of world history, politics, religion, philosophy and art. Students in this research course should investigate how perspectives influence each other. Art is perceived as the expression of historical events and ideas governing a particular era. History is recognized as the confrontation between ideas, society and politics and their evolution. The ideas that characterize an epoch derive from the analysis of previous philosophical failures. A PhD by research should address the great crises of this century in a different way: globalization, environmental degradation, social divide and cultural clashes.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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PhD in Science
- Tromsø, Norway
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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The PhD program in Science offers research education in several disciplines, including physics, geosciences, computer science, chemistry, technology, mathematics, statistics, bio-informatics, and molecular- and structural biology. The candidates will be able to work with research on a high international level after graduation. The program includes components teaching the candidates to consider options regarding the potential of innovation and commercializing their ideas.
Learn more about Foundation and Pathway Courses Doctoral degree programs
Doctoral study in foundation and pathway courses positions you at the intersection of pedagogy, curriculum theory, and academic access, areas that shape how learners enter and succeed in higher education. You'll examine how preparatory education systems are designed, assessed, and sustained at an institutional level.
The academic environment at this level fosters independent scholarship and sustained intellectual inquiry. Your coursework will draw on research methods in educational measurement, policy analysis, and learning theory, giving you the depth to critically evaluate how pathway programs function across different academic contexts. You'll also develop expertise in program evaluation, institutional accreditation frameworks, and equity-focused curriculum design.
Doctoral candidates in this area often contribute original research on access, retention, and academic readiness, findings that inform how universities structure entry routes for diverse learners. Career paths include senior roles in academic affairs, educational policy, and institutional research, as well as faculty positions focused on higher education and access studies. You may also consult for governmental bodies or educational organizations working to widen participation and strengthen academic preparation systems globally.