353 Environmental and Earth Sciences PhD Degree Programs

This PhD programme aims at providing talented and motivated students with in-depth research skills that will allow them to tackle relevant agricultural and environmental problems in mountain areas. Students will have the chance to join a range of training opportunities, seminars and conferences and to work under the guidance of supervisors within international research teams.

EUCLID (Pôle Universitaire Euclide | Euclid University), an international intergovernmental organization with university mandate, offers to intergovernmental and national civil servants (as well as select students from the general public) a specialized external degree program called the EUCLID Online Ph.D. in Climate Change and Sustainability (DCCS). This field of study or specialization covers the full scope of climate-related issues from a policy perspective.

The Ph.D. degree in Biodiversity & Ecology aims at providing students with high-quality education of international standing, so that they can develop a deep understanding of their science and versatile thinking, something critical for their professional career in the modern environment.

To promote advanced formation, multi and interdisciplinary in scientific areas related to PhD in Environmental, Marine and Earth Sciences. Development of skills and scientific training at the highest level, including scientific analysis, innovation, critical thinking, decision-making and independent research work

The Doctoral School of PhD in Earth Sciences offers a four-year training and research program in various fields of geography, geology, and meteorology. Students can choose from a wide selection of research topics from the three subprograms of Physical geography, geology, and meteorology; Human geography; Geopolitics, Geo-economics, and political geography. Outstanding students can obtain a Ph.D. degree after completing their studies and research activities. The program began in 1994 and since then more than 100 researchers have received their Ph.D. degrees and joined the alumni network of the Doctoral School.

The U.Porto Doctoral Program in Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, offered by ICBAS, FCUP, FFUP, CIIMAR, i3S, and REQUIMTE, aims to train experts to address environmental challenges from climate change and population growth. PhD graduates will innovate research, technologies, and solutions to mitigate climate impacts, ensure essential goods, reduce pollution, and promote sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and global health.

The International PhD Program in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of the Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry (DAGRI) combines expertise from many disciplines in the agro-environmental field aimed at training researchers, enabling them to carry out qualified scientific activities in the field of plant and animal production, considering also aspects of eco-sustainability, climate change and recovery of polluted and degraded areas in order to restore their agricultural cultivation capabilities.

The "Doctorate in Earth and Planetary Sciences" aims to offer young graduates the opportunity to pursue a third-level, internationally recognized program, connecting the best expertise of the University of Florence with that of some of Italy's leading Earth Sciences research institutions (the Institute of Geosciences and Earth Resources and the Institute for Electromagnetic Sensing of the Environment of the National Research Council, the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, etc.).

Doctoral training at the School of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences aims to educate specialists capable of independent and creative work in key areas of chemistry and environmental science, in line with the needs of a market economy. The programme provides a strong foundation for obtaining a doctoral degree.

The PhD program in Earth Sciences offers advanced training aimed at developing expertise in understanding the Earth's physical processes and phenomena. It emphasizes comprehensive coursework combined ...

The PhD in Environmental Studies at City University of Hong Kong is a research-intensive doctoral degree offered through the School of Energy and Environment (SEE), designed to develop independent researchers capable of advancing scientific understanding and practical solutions to complex environmental challenges. The programme’s research agenda centres on critical global issues such as air and water pollution control and management, climate change modelling, mitigation and adaptation, and the transformation of waste into energy and resources. These areas reflect the school’s commitment to environmental sustainability and scientific innovation, and provide a broad foundation for doctoral investigation.

The PhD program in Earth Sciences with a concentration in Geophysics is designed to provide advanced training and research opportunities in the study of the physical properties and processes of the Ea...

The basic goal of the Doctoral Program in Aquatic Environmental Sciences (PDCMA) is to train highly qualified professionals who are able to enter careers in research and management in public or private institutions or companies related to the aquatic environment or teaching at higher education level.

The Earth Sciences programme trains researchers to investigate diverse geoscience topics independently. It aims to produce skilled geologists capable of addressing challenges in resource management and Earth system modelling. The curriculum covers basic and applied research on Earth's structure, dynamics, and resources, with two specialized tracks: "Earth System: Processes and Modeling" and "Georesources." The program emphasizes practical skills, international collaboration, and hands-on research experiences.

The Doctoral School has eight Ph.D. programs that encompass all the branches and interfaces of forestry and wildlife management sciences. Education and research at the Doctoral School are pursued in the basic and applied sciences, related to forests, wildlife, and nature. The knowledge and the degree gained at the Doctoral School are a good reference when applying for leading positions in higher education institutions, research institutes, forestry, wildlife management, and conservation.

The Environmental Sciences and Policy Doctoral Program* provides a unique opportunity to pursue fundamental and applied research to address some of the most urgent environmental challenges in the world. Our graduates emerge from the Program with a broad understanding of diverse approaches to environmental problems, extensive practical research experience, professional networks and analytical and practical thinking skills with a commitment and capacity to addressing environmental challenges.

The Ph.D. in agricultural and environmental sciences program at N.C. A&T teaches students about the complexities of our global food system and how to adapt to emerging challenges around food, energy, and water. This program prepares individuals for successful careers as researchers, faculty, and entrepreneurs and to be active and effective leaders in academia and the agriculture industry in both the public and private sectors. Our doctoral graduates will confront the grand challenges of providing and sustaining a safe and healthy supply of food, fiber, and other products for a burgeoning global population.