50 Design PhD Degree Programs

The 3rd cycle of studies leading to a PhD in Design is a PhD Program in Association between the University of Aveiro (Department of Communication and Art) and the University of Porto (Faculty of Fine Arts), with the collaboration of teachers in the area of Design of these institutions, as well as researchers from ID+ Institute of Research in Design, Media and Culture.

The Department of Humanities Education aims to develop professional educators and highly skilled researchers in the field of humanities education who will be able to contribute meaningfully to the development of the education system through quality teaching and new research both nationally and internationally.

PhD in Experimental Research through Design, Art and Technologies The PhD in Experimental Research Through Design, Art and Technologies programme aims to train a new generation of researchers capable of embracing the opportunities offered by the convergence of design, art, social sciences, humanities and technology, integrating complex knowledge to address multiple global challenges from a post-disciplinary perspective.

The School of Design is home to internationally significant research, much of which is practice-based. The teaching and research areas of the School – Design Products, Fashion, Innovation Designing Engineering, Healthcare Design, Robotics, Service Design and Textiles – represent a wide range of approaches to design research.

The Intelligent Mobility research programme explores novel vehicle types, services, and integrated city solutions. Building on the RCA’s world-leading Intelligent Mobility MA programme, the Intelligent Mobility MPhil/PhD programme promotes critical and thoughtful research and design in the development of future mobility.

The purpose of the program is to enable candidates to undertake research at the most advanced academic level culminating in the submission, assessment, and acceptance of a thesis. The candidate is required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution to the frontiers of art and/or design. In certain instances, creative work such as designed artifacts, public performances, public exhibitions, or other practice-based outputs may constitute the partial fulfillment of the research requirements.

Design Studies graduate program has been established with the aim of uniting all design disciplines in order to make these more creative by interacting. The program commenced its facilities in the 2006-2007 academic year, though advanced level research in Design Studies area is needed. That is why the doctoral program of Design Studies is going to admit students in the 2013-2014 academic year for the first time.

The Design PhD program is geared towards individuals who want to develop their research skills through both practice and theory. It encourages students to explore innovative design practices and contr...

The PhD in Design program is designed for those who want to explore creative and innovative ideas within design disciplines. It encourages students to develop original research that can contribute to ...

The PhD program in Design is designed for individuals who want to explore and push the boundaries of design practices and theories. It offers a flexible, research-focused environment where students ca...

The PhD in Design program is designed for individuals who want to explore and develop new ideas within the field of design. It offers a flexible approach, allowing students to focus on research that a...

The PhD program in Art & Design is designed for those who want to develop their research skills and make a meaningful contribution to their field. It offers an environment for independent study, suppo...

The PhD program in Art and Design is designed for individuals who want to explore and develop their creative practice through in-depth research. Students can focus on a wide range of topics, from emer...

The PhD program in Design, Environment, and the Arts with a specialization in Digital Culture in Design focuses on exploring the role of digital technologies within the creative and material aspects o...

The PhD program in Learning Design and Technology is designed for those who want to advance their understanding of how people learn and how technology can support that learning. It emphasizes research...