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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
PhD in Natural Sciences
- Be'er Sheva, Israel
- Sde Boker, Israel
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Faculty of Natural Science constantly endeavors to increase the number and quality of its students, to continually develop areas of study in order to keep pace with the demands of society and to maintain the excellence of its teaching. In addition, the Faculty encourages interaction with the community by attempting to strengthen its ties with industry and the national educational system.
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Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
PhD in Experimental Research Through Design, Art and Technologies
- Bolzano, Italy
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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.
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University of Hamburg
PhD in Understanding Written Artifacts
- Hamburg, Germany
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Graduate School’s support concept for doctoral students is modelled on the well-established structure developed in the doctoral programme ‘Manuscript Cultures’, which started with the SFB 950 ‘Manuscript Cultures in Asia, Africa and Europe’ in 2011.
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen - The School of Humanities and Social Science
MPhil-PhD in Computational Social Science
- Shenzhen, China
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The MPhil-PhD Program in Computational Social Science is designed for students who wish to pursue an academic career in the broad area of computational social science and humanities. It will train students to identify interesting and promising research topics and conduct research projects by bridging the gap between computational techniques and traditional studies in humanities and social sciences.
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UiT The Arctic University of Norway
PhD in Natural Science
- Tromsø, Norway
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD programme in natural sciences embraces disciplines like marine and terrestrial biology, ecology, biotechnology, genetics, physiology, immunology, food science, and resource biology and management, as well as fishery and aquaculture technology. In order to become a PhD candidate you have to apply for a research fellow position that is advertised and get employed, or be employed at an external institution that will fund the PhD study.
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University of Stirling
Doctor of Applied Social Research
PhD
Full time, Part time
36 Months
Blended, On-Campus
English
Become a leader in your field with a Doctor of Applied Social Research. Continue working while you study and graduate with invaluable expertise.
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Doctoral Program in Social and Legal Sciences
- Madrid, Spain
- Alcorcón, Spain + 3 more
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
Spanish
The need for doctoral training for graduates in degrees related to the Social and Legal Sciences is defended both in the academic and professional fields, where the need to continue researching and advancing in knowledge, techniques and methods is confirmed, this training being doctoral the main way of training researchers.
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University of Johannesburg
PhD in Art and Design
- Johannesburg, South Africa
PhD
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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.
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Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
PhD in Arts, Education and Sciences
- 50, Singapore
PhD
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
NIE offers graduate studies by research leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in line with the increasing emphasis on research in the areas of Arts, Education and Sciences.
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University of Latvia
PhD Natural Sciences
- Riga, Latvia
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The aim of PhD programme is to prepare researchers and lecturers, as well as professionals for applied research, economics or public administration, whose knowledge, skills and competencies meet the requirements that exist internationally, taking into account the needs of the Latvian labor market.
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Vytautas Magnus University - PhD Programmes
PhD studies in Education
- Kaunas, Lithuania
PhD
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
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University of Airlangga
Doctor of Social Sciences
- Surabaya, Indonesia
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Fisip UNAIR’s Doctoral Program in Social Sciences has several interests, namely Sociology, Anthropology, International Relations, Communication, State Administration, and Digital Society. Since 2019, the Doctoral program of Social Sciences FISIP UNAIR organizes a Program by Research that prioritizes research as the main activity and academic activities are carried out independently with a clear and connected external. Once the doctoral program participants are accepted, they will be given debriefing in the fields of methodology, theory, philosophy, methods of writing, and writing scientific information as a means for scientific publication.
ITESO - Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara
PhD in Engineering Sciences
- Tlaquepaque, Mexico
PhD
Full time
6 semesters
On-Campus
Spanish
ITESO's PhD in Engineering Sciences promotes the training of engineers who develop research projects with industry, to increase the scientific-technological capacity of the region, promote economic development, employment opportunities, social well-being and sustainability .
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
PhD in Social Science
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. in Social Science prepares students who wish to pursue a career in academia, policy research or consultancy related to the affairs of society, polity, or economy, broadly conceived. As with MPhil students, Ph.D. students are assigned a thesis advisor and provided with a postgraduate studentship that carries with it the responsibilities of teaching/research assistance.
ISPED
Doctorate in Law and Social Sciences
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
Spanish
The ISPED maintained by AELA – Associação Educacional Latino Americana and the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba offer professionals in the field of Law a totally exclusive and differentiated course for those seeking training in a Doctorate. It is the Stricto Sensu Doctoral Program in Law and Social Sciences, dynamic, complete and recognized worldwide.
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PhD Programmes in Professional Studies
A PhD degree, or a doctoral degree, is the highest educational achievement in many fields of study. Scholars enroll in a PhD program to continue their learning on a particular subject and to study under top professors. This degree is often a stepping stone for career advancement.
What is a PhD in Professional Studies? A number of study areas fall under the category of professional studies, including social sciences, applied natural sciences, life sciences, legal studies and mathematics. The coursework seeks to instill in students a deep and comprehensive knowledge of succeeding in the modern workplace. Areas of study in this program may include business ethics, effective governance, communications and social as well as health services.
Graduates with a PhD in Professional Studies often have excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of the modern workplace. They also commonly possess critical-thinking skills, which can be beneficial for advancement in the public and private sectors.
To learn more about the cost of particular programs, interested individuals should consult each university in which they have an interest. The overall cost of each program depends upon location, duration of study, financial assistance, room and board and other factors.
Those who graduate with a PhD in Professional Studies often have a range of options available in the workplace. Careers are obtainable in academia, government, communication, the public and private sectors, nonprofit and self-employment. Alumni may find work as lecturers, scholars, researchers, consultants, public policy researchers, reporters and office managers. They may also find a career as the president of their own company.
Many programs that award a PhD in Professional Studies are offered by a number of institutions throughout the world, some of which have a significant portion of classes offered in a virtual learning environment. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.