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Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)
Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.
Italy PhD Programme
An Italian PhD usually takes 3-4 years and consists of some taught units as well as research towards your thesis. This will be examined at a public defence, rather than a private viva voce. Some programmes are taught in English.
View AllNetherlands PhD Programme
A Dutch PhD usually takes 4 years and focusses mainly on research towards your thesis. This will be assessed by external examiners before being presented at a ceremonial public defence, rather than a private viva voce. Many programmes are delivered in English and students are often employed as salaried staff with teaching responsibilities.
View AllGermany PhD Programme
A German PhD usually takes 3-4 years. Traditional programmes focus on independent research, but more structured PhDs involve additional training units (worth 180-240 ECTS credits) as well as placement opportunities. Both options require you to produce a thesis and present it for examination. Many programmes are delivered in English.
View AllSpain PhD Programme
A Spanish PhD takes 3 years (this is usually the maximum length of time students can enrol). You will focus on independent research towards your thesis, but some programmes may also require you to complete additional classes and courses. Your doctoral thesis will eventually be examined at a public defence. Most programmes are delivered in Spanish, but some universities offer English-language teaching.
View AllMarie Curie Innovative Training Network
Marie Curie Action Innovative Training Networks are set up by the European Union to provide joint PhD opportunities involving universities and industrial partners from at least two different countries. Students receive generous funding as they move between participating institutions to complete unique research and training opportunities.
View AllFunded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)
Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.
Italy PhD Programme
An Italian PhD usually takes 3-4 years and consists of some taught units as well as research towards your thesis. This will be examined at a public defence, rather than a private viva voce. Some programmes are taught in English.
View AllNetherlands PhD Programme
A Dutch PhD usually takes 4 years and focusses mainly on research towards your thesis. This will be assessed by external examiners before being presented at a ceremonial public defence, rather than a private viva voce. Many programmes are delivered in English and students are often employed as salaried staff with teaching responsibilities.
View AllGermany PhD Programme
A German PhD usually takes 3-4 years. Traditional programmes focus on independent research, but more structured PhDs involve additional training units (worth 180-240 ECTS credits) as well as placement opportunities. Both options require you to produce a thesis and present it for examination. Many programmes are delivered in English.
View AllSpain PhD Programme
A Spanish PhD takes 3 years (this is usually the maximum length of time students can enrol). You will focus on independent research towards your thesis, but some programmes may also require you to complete additional classes and courses. Your doctoral thesis will eventually be examined at a public defence. Most programmes are delivered in Spanish, but some universities offer English-language teaching.
View AllMarie Curie Innovative Training Network
Marie Curie Action Innovative Training Networks are set up by the European Union to provide joint PhD opportunities involving universities and industrial partners from at least two different countries. Students receive generous funding as they move between participating institutions to complete unique research and training opportunities.
View AllFunded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)
Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.
Italy PhD Programme
An Italian PhD usually takes 3-4 years and consists of some taught units as well as research towards your thesis. This will be examined at a public defence, rather than a private viva voce. Some programmes are taught in English.
View AllNetherlands PhD Programme
A Dutch PhD usually takes 4 years and focusses mainly on research towards your thesis. This will be assessed by external examiners before being presented at a ceremonial public defence, rather than a private viva voce. Many programmes are delivered in English and students are often employed as salaried staff with teaching responsibilities.
View AllGermany PhD Programme
A German PhD usually takes 3-4 years. Traditional programmes focus on independent research, but more structured PhDs involve additional training units (worth 180-240 ECTS credits) as well as placement opportunities. Both options require you to produce a thesis and present it for examination. Many programmes are delivered in English.
View AllSpain PhD Programme
A Spanish PhD takes 3 years (this is usually the maximum length of time students can enrol). You will focus on independent research towards your thesis, but some programmes may also require you to complete additional classes and courses. Your doctoral thesis will eventually be examined at a public defence. Most programmes are delivered in Spanish, but some universities offer English-language teaching.
View AllMarie Curie Innovative Training Network
Marie Curie Action Innovative Training Networks are set up by the European Union to provide joint PhD opportunities involving universities and industrial partners from at least two different countries. Students receive generous funding as they move between participating institutions to complete unique research and training opportunities.
View AllFunded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)
Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.
Italy PhD Programme
An Italian PhD usually takes 3-4 years and consists of some taught units as well as research towards your thesis. This will be examined at a public defence, rather than a private viva voce. Some programmes are taught in English.
View AllNetherlands PhD Programme
A Dutch PhD usually takes 4 years and focusses mainly on research towards your thesis. This will be assessed by external examiners before being presented at a ceremonial public defence, rather than a private viva voce. Many programmes are delivered in English and students are often employed as salaried staff with teaching responsibilities.
View AllGermany PhD Programme
A German PhD usually takes 3-4 years. Traditional programmes focus on independent research, but more structured PhDs involve additional training units (worth 180-240 ECTS credits) as well as placement opportunities. Both options require you to produce a thesis and present it for examination. Many programmes are delivered in English.
View AllSpain PhD Programme
A Spanish PhD takes 3 years (this is usually the maximum length of time students can enrol). You will focus on independent research towards your thesis, but some programmes may also require you to complete additional classes and courses. Your doctoral thesis will eventually be examined at a public defence. Most programmes are delivered in Spanish, but some universities offer English-language teaching.
View AllMarie Curie Innovative Training Network
Marie Curie Action Innovative Training Networks are set up by the European Union to provide joint PhD opportunities involving universities and industrial partners from at least two different countries. Students receive generous funding as they move between participating institutions to complete unique research and training opportunities.
View AllFunded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)
Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.
Germany PhD Programme
A German PhD usually takes 3-4 years. Traditional programmes focus on independent research, but more structured PhDs involve additional training units (worth 180-240 ECTS credits) as well as placement opportunities. Both options require you to produce a thesis and present it for examination. Many programmes are delivered in English.
View AllMax Planck Research Programme
Max Planck Research Programmes are structured PhD opportunities set up by the Max Planck Society, an independent non-profit German research organisation. Max Planck Institutes and universities collaborate to offer interdisciplinary and international PhD opportunities providing high standards of training and support as well as generous funding.
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