The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences is pleased in offering PhD in Computer science by research to students on the Dubai campus. Initially, those with an interest in undertaking a project in the broad area of computing are encouraged to apply. This may include different research topics as outlined in programme content.

The PhD programme in the School of Social Sciences offers unique opportunities for students in the region to research issues of relevance to the Islamic and Arab world as well as globally. For instance, the programme offers opportunities for research in areas such as Islamic business, international human resource management, cross-cultural management, equality and diversity, Emiratisation and other nationalization policies, marketing, sustainability, accounting, finance, and corporate governance.

The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences places a very high value on enabling people to obtain a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree by research and is pleased to be able to extend this facility to students on the Dubai Campus. Initially, those with an interest in undertaking a project in the broad area of energy are encouraged to apply. This may include renewable energy, energy utilization, and energy conservation as well as improved materials for energy production and conversion (for example, the development of nanocomposite carbide coatings).

The PhD Psychology is a 36-month full-time research degree conducted under the supervision of a faculty member culminating with submission of a research thesis.

The Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Construction combines advanced technical and management training with PhD level research in partnership with an industry partner/sponsor. Research projects will be directly relevant to the strategic plans of your industry partner and cover a wide range of topics in the interrelated, and globally critical areas of construction and engineering.

The Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Engineering and Energy combines advanced technical and management training with PhD level research in partnership with an industrial partner/sponsor. Research projects will be directly relevant to the strategic plans of your industrial partner and cover a wide range of topics in the interrelated, and globally critical, areas of engineering and energy.

The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure, and Society has an inherently strong research culture with research students making a highly valued contribution to School’s overall research profile. The School is divided into three research institutes; Institute for Infrastructure and Environment; Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design; Institute for Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research.

The primary objective of the Ph.D. in Operational and Technology Management programme in Lincoln University College is to prepare qualified students for careers in university-level teaching and research and for responsible positions in business and government and provide the student with a sound conceptual understanding of a set of research tools.

The primary objective of the Ph.D. in Entrepreneurial Management programme in Lincoln University College is to prepare qualified students for careers in university-level teaching and research and for responsible positions in business and government and provide the student with a sound conceptual understanding of a set of research tools.

The primary objective of the Ph.D. in International Business Management programme in Lincoln University College is to prepare qualified students for careers in university-level teaching and research and for responsible positions in business and government and provide the student with a sound conceptual understanding of a set of research tools.

Research Projects for Visiting Graduate Students PI has a number of sponsored research projects for visiting graduate (Ph.D. and high-level Master) students. A visiting graduate student is required to spend several months at PI working under the supervision of a PI faculty.