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UK

Home to some of the world’s most historic universities, the UK is also a popular postgraduate destination.

Germany

Nicknamed ‘the land of ideas’, Germany’s low tuition fees and excellent universities attract plenty of international PhD students.

Canada

Offering internationally-recognised universities in vibrant and welcoming cities, Canada is a great choice for a PhD abroad.

Australia

Australian universities are world-renowned, whilst the country’s climate and lifestyle offer plenty of other incentives for international students.

New Zealand

Universities in New Zealand are globally recognised as top research centres. Better yet, international PhD students pay the same fees as home students.

France

With famous student cities like Paris and affordable tuition fees, France is a great choice for postgraduate study abroad.

Ireland

With historic universities and a famously welcoming culture, the Republic of Ireland is an excellent (and popular) choice for PhD study abroad.

USA

With over 2,000 universities providing postgraduate degrees, it’s no wonder the USA is the world’s most popular study abroad destination.

About FindAPhD

We’ve been helping students find and compare PhD research projects and programmes for over 15 years. As well as listing doctoral opportunities and scholarships, we also provide a wide range of advice on postgraduate research and funding.

Our study guides will help you find the right PhD and explain what doing a PhD is actually like. We’ve also put together information on different types of doctorate as well as resources for international PhD study.

If you need help covering the cost of a PhD, our resources can help. We’ve covered everything from Erasmus funding to PhD loans.