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University of Victoria4,0(2)
Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Educational Psychology

This Educational Psychology PhD at University of Victoria is a research-focused program. You'll learn advanced skills in theory, research and practice. This degree uses course work and candidacy exams to prepare you for your dissertation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,049/yr
McMaster University4,5(30)
Hamilton, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Social Gerontology

Social gerontology is an interdisciplinary study of social, cultural, and political aspects of aging. The Social Gerontology program at McMaster University allows students to take a critical social science perspective and an interdisciplinary approach to the study of aging.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,038/yr
The University of Iowa4,0(2)
Iowa City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Special Education

The PhD in Special Education at The University of Iowa builds on the theoretical and practical knowledge of candidates. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$32,776/yr
Yale University4,4(50)
New Haven, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Spanish and Portuguese

The Ph.D. program in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Yale University explores the dynamic fields of Latin American, Luso-Brazilian, Latinx, and Iberian studies in all their rich and diverse linguistic, literary, and cultural traditions, and adopting multiple intellectual approaches.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 yearsFree
Tufts University4,1(70)
Medford, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology

The Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology Program (GMCB) at Tufts University offers strong interdisciplinary training across a spectrum of fundamental biomedical areas, including classical and molecular genetics; structural & chemical Biology; and cell & developmental biology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5½ years$19,326/yr
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee3,6(14)
Milwaukee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Educational Psychology - Cognitive and Developmental Sciences

How do cognition, motivation, social interaction and culture affect human learning and development? These are some of the fascinating topics you’ll study through University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's Educational Psychology - Cognitive and Developmental Sciences PhD program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$13,251/yr

Social Sciences and Humanities

The Social Sciences and Humanities programme at Aston University welcomes applications for the doctoral programme in any of the research areas covered by the School.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$21,563/yr
Swansea University
Swansea, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Medical and Health Care Studies

The MD in Medical and Health Care Studies at Swansea University is a programme for well-qualified candidates who want to work on complex medical problems that have both biological and social impacts.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$34,937/yr

Creative Writing

Creative Writing at Brunel University of London is a leader in the field, which has for many years now ranked in the top 10% of Creative Writing degrees in the UK.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,840/yr
Aalto University
Helsinki, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Executive Doctor of Business Administration

The Executive Doctor of Business Administration DBA programme from Aalto University is a structured programme in Business Administration for experienced individuals with considerable managerial experience who wish to contribute to the development of their professional competence and their key areas of interest.

D.B.A. Part-time Blended
3 years$37,355/yr
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Doctor of Pharmacy - Advanced Standing

The Doctor of Pharmacy - Advanced Standing programme from Nova Southeastern University allows you to leverage your existing knowledge and experience to quickly earn your Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$41,538/yr
University of British Columbia4,3(99)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Atmospheric Science

The Atmospheric Science (ATSC) program at the University of British Columbia is interdisciplinary, with professors in the departments of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science; Geography; Chemistry; Mathematics; Soil Science; and Mechanical Engineering.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$7,142/yr

Business Administration

If you're already experienced in business management or consultancy you can develop professionally and academically with Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree at the University of Southampton. 

D.B.A. Part-time On-campus
7 years$24,838/yr
Sciences Po4,2(43)
Paris, France Top 5% in Worldwide

History

The aim of this History PhD offered by Sciences Po is to train researchers who are familiar with key historiographical issues and concepts, are capable of conducting rigorous archival research, and are willing to participate in a broad international debate and conversation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Maryville University4,1(12)
Online

Higher Education Leadership

Great leaders don’t accept the status quo. We offer a EdD degree in Higher Education Leadership at the Maryville University. 

Ph. D. Part-time Online
2 years, 8 monthsTuition not available
University of the Pacific4,0(28)
Stockton, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Pharmacy

Since 1955, the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy has been training pharmacists who are problem-solvers, innovators and leaders. By choosing University of the Pacific’s doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program, you will become part of our legacy of excellence and leadership. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$90,384/yr
University of Utah4,5(11)
Salt Lake City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Exercise and Disease

The Exercise and Disease program at University of Utah conduct state-of-the-science research aimed to advance the understanding of the role of exercise in the context of chronic disease prevention and amelioration of health outcomes attributed to chronic disease.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Georgia3,8(29)
Athens, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Religion

The Phd in Religion at University of Georgia allows one to focus on an area of study, generating a book-length manuscript, and also provides opportunities in preparation for teaching in Religious Studies. Areas of concentration: Global Religions and Religions in America

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Glasgow4,5(19)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Microbiology

In the Microbiology programme from University of Glasgow, our interests lie in the interaction between bacterial pathogens and their hosts at the mucosal interface. We study key virulence determinants of bacterial pathogens and the host factors that influence outcome of disease, particularly within the immune system.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$45,322/yr
The University of Edinburgh4,1(149)
Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Celtic Studies and Scottish Studies

Doctorate-level study is an opportunity to expand upon your interests and expertise in a community that really values research; and to make an original, positive contribution to learning in Celtic Studies and Scottish Studies at The University of Edinburgh.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$39,577/yr