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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Ph.D. in Bioengineering
- Jerusalem, Israel
PhD
Full time
5 years
On-Campus
English
Bioengineering is a multidisciplinary field that weaves together knowledge of biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering to create cutting-edge tools for the study of biology or the practice of medicine. This rapidly growing field provides a new level of understanding of biological systems, ranging from the molecular scale to entire organisms, by applying engineering-based analytical and experimental approaches.


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Peking University
English-taught Master's/Doctoral Programs in Materials Science
- Haidian District, China
Master degree, PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Peking University School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) enrolls international students to study for master's and Ph.D. degrees through the "Application+Examination" method in 2025, assessing the applicant's comprehensive quality and ability.


University of Pannonia
PhD in Chemical Engineering and Material Sciences
- Veszprém, Hungary
PhD
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
English
The Doctoral School of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science trains specialists capable of independent and creative work in key areas of chemical engineering and materials science, in line with market economy requirements. The programme provides a strong foundation for completing doctoral research and obtaining a PhD degree.


Gdańsk University of Technology
PhD Chemical Engineering
- Gdańsk, Poland
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The program aims to teach doctoral students innovative and cutting-edge measurement techniques, methodology and application of knowledge in the field of chemical and process engineering, chemical technology and related fields. Courses in this program include obligatory and facultative courses that cover various aspects related to the discipline of chemical engineering
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Gdańsk University of Technology
PhD Materials Engineering
- Gdańsk, Poland
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The programme is aimed at teaching doctoral students innovative and novel methods and technologies of designing, making, studying, and applying advanced materials. Materials engineering (ME) is an interdisciplinary field of science. Therefore at Gdańsk University of Technology it is based at four faculties: Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics


Kaunas University of Technology
PhD in Materials Engineering
- Kaunas, Lithuania
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The aim of doctoral studies in Materials Engineering is to prepare the best-qualified specialists – scientists, who are able to individually conduct the works of scientific research and experimental development, and contribute to solving relevant scientific problems of material engineering.


Kaunas University of Technology
PhD in Chemical Engineering
- Kaunas, Lithuania
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English, Lithuanian
Doctoral studies in Chemical engineering are a traditional, research-based, usually four-year, doctoral degree program, which provides: a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of chemical engineering, as well as an intensive research experience; a mentoring-intensive environment with co-supervision flexibility, allowing students to work with the outstanding Lithuanian scientist of their field; and others.


Westlake University
PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
- Hangzhou, China
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Research in the Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) program focuses on designing and creating new materials, understanding their structure-property-function relationships, and applying these discoveries for the well-being of society through advancements in manufacturing, electronics, energy, sustainability, healthcare, and public health.


Universidade de Aveiro
Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering (Taught in English)
- Aveiro, Portugal
PhD
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctoral Program in MCE aims to give students from 2nd cycle university degrees in different fields of science and engineering, a comprehensive scientific training in materials science and engineering correlated with various installed or emerging technologies, including contributions in areas of great socio-economical importance to current and future societies, such as communications, health, energy and environment.


Universidade de Aveiro
Doctorate in Chemical Engineering
- Aveiro, Portugal
PhD
3 years
On-Campus
English, Portuguese
The Doctoral Program in Chemical Engineering aims to train specialists of the highest level in Chemical Engineering and its specialties or branches, through the development of:


University of Johannesburg
PhD in Chemical Engineering
- Johannesburg, South Africa
PhD
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The purpose of the Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering is to develop an engineer with advanced abilities in applying fundamental engineering sciences and/design and synthesis, and related principles independently to specific problems of society at large.


Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Ph.D. in Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
- Rochester, USA
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The biomedical and chemical engineering Ph.D. program provides you with the knowledge, training, and expertise to tackle important problems in the industry, academia, government, and health care. In the biomedical and chemical engineering Ph.D. program, you will complete a number of classes in your first two years of study, including foundational courses with other engineering doctorate students, discipline-specific courses within biomedical and chemical engineering, and elective courses you select with your research advisor. You will complete a research thesis project with your faculty advisor in their lab and may have the opportunity to complete a complementary industrial co-op or internship. You will graduate from the program as a highly skilled researcher who is well-positioned to be a leader in the next generation of engineers who will help tackle the challenging and complex problems facing our society.


Royal College of Art
Materials Science MPhil/PhD
- London, United Kingdom
PhD, M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy)
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Based in the Centre for Materials Science & Culture, the Materials Science MPhil/PhD programme focuses on the invention and the experience of materials to address real world challenges, such as environmental sustainability, and human health and wellbeing.


The University of KwaZulu-Natal
PhD in Chemical Engineering
- Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Westville, South Africa
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy – Chemistry programme is offered from the Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses. The Doctor of Philosophy – Chemistry aims to produce independent researchers in various disciplines, including all the disciplines mentioned above


University of Cyprus
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PhD in Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
- Aglantzia, Cyprus
PhD
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
English
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The objective of the Ph.D. program is to train young scientists with up-to-date knowledge and techniques in the fast growing (and of particular importance for the society) field of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology. The students are specialized in one of the research areas of the program with the aim to create proper conditions for a successful professional career in the public or private sector, in industry or in research organizations.


The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Department of Applied Physics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics and Materials Science
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Department of Physics and Materials (PM) focuses on five research areas: (1) Green Energy & Carbon Neutrality, (2) Machine Learning & Computational Physics, (3) Nanomaterials & Micro/Nanoelectronics, (4) Photonics, Plasmonics & Optoelectronics, and (5) Quantum Physics & Devices. Through our long-term drive for academic excellence, AP has achieved outstanding results, including publications in internationally renowned journals, awards by local and international institutes, patents, elected fellowships in well-recognised international academic societies, and grants from government and industrial bodies.
Learn more about Chemical and Materials Engineering PhD degree programs
You'll spend your doctoral years pushing the boundaries of what materials can do, from synthesizing novel polymers to optimizing catalytic reaction pathways at the molecular level. A PhD in Chemical and Materials Engineering is research-intensive by design, built around original inquiry rather than coursework alone.
The academic environment fosters independent scientific thinking and sustained collaboration with faculty researchers and industry partners. Your program centers on a dissertation that makes a genuine contribution to the field, whether that's advancing membrane technology for separation processes, engineering high-performance alloys, or modeling thermodynamic behavior in reactive systems.
Alongside your core research, you'll develop graduate-level competencies in areas like materials characterization, process simulation, and failure analysis. Modules in transport phenomena, surface chemistry, or nanoscale fabrication round out the technical foundation. Graduates move into roles across aerospace materials, specialty chemicals, semiconductor manufacturing, energy storage, and academic research. Many also contribute to regulatory and standards bodies that shape how new materials reach commercial application. It's a path for anyone serious about original scientific contribution.