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Education
The School of Education (SoE) at University of Cape Town aspires to have a leading doctoral programme that develops a new generation of researchers whose work is located at the intersection of context, theory, practice, reflection, and insight.
Engineering Acoustics
The Engineering Acoustics programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in sound propagation, acoustic design, and human perception of sound in built environments.
Computer Science
The PhD in Computer Science at Florida International University is designed to provide cutting-edge research in all major areas of computer science while leading to the frontiers of knowledge in your chosen field of concentration.

Dementia Studies
This Dementia Studies course from the University of West London provides an opportunity for individuals with an academic or professional interest in dementia to undertake advanced study within their chosen area.
Communication and Information Sciences
Communication and information technologies are transforming society, impacting a cross section of human activity far greater than any innovation since the printing press. We offer a Communication and Information Sciences degree at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Nutritional Sciences
By earning a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from Pennsylvania State University, you will distinguish yourself as one of the true leaders in the field of nutrition.
Chemical Engineering
The Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University has been educating future leaders in chemical engineering for over 100 years.
(Professional) Education
The PhD (Professional) Education at University of Lincoln is designed for current and future educators who wish to conduct original research relating to their professional context or area of educational practice, and aims to support the dissemination, development, and management of a range of professional practice and policy development.
Pathobiology and Mechanisms of Disease
The Pathobiology and Mechanisms of Disease Program at Columbia University is designed to give PhD students a strong background in graduate-level biology.
Film
Film at University of Kent is known for its dynamic and inclusive research community. Whether you are interested in theories, histories or aesthetics of film and digital media, we have the academic expertise to support your research.
Art and Design (Postgraduate Research)
The aim of the Art and Design (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton is to give each student the best possible foundation from which to launch further research and career development.
Transportation Systems
Transportation Systems is a doctoral program offered jointly by Instituto Superior Técnico, the faculties of Engineering of Porto and Coimbra Science and Technology and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge-Boston-USA, within the scope of the first two phases of the international MIT Portugal program.

Nursing
The research-intensive Nursing programme from Pace University prepares you to advance the healthcare field as a scholar, educator, and policy leader dedicated to improving health outcomes through research and innovation.

Applied Developmental Psychology
The Applied Developmental Psychology from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) prepares researchers to address developmental and societal challenges affecting children, youth, and families.
French Studies
The French Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter all students have a primary and a secondary supervisor who provide regular, high quality advice, support and direction in their academic endeavours. You will work closely with your supervisors to develop, investigate and write-up a project at the cutting edge of research.
Japanese
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 Japanese at The University of Edinburgh.
Numerical Analysis
The Numerical Analysis degree at Lund University encompasses the construction, analysis and implementation of computation methods intended for the solving of mathematically formulated problems using computers.
Education
The Education program at University of Missouri–St. Louis is designed for educators who desire a directed research experience that promotes scholarly inquiry in education.
Surveying Measurement
Surveyors work in a range of land, property and construction related areas. Using modern technology such as GPS and laser instruments surveyors precisely measure land, building, and features in the environment for mapping, development and spatial analysis. We offer Surveying Measurement at University of Otago.
Physics
Students pursuing a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics at The University of Alabama are expected to acquire and demonstrate proficiency in the major topics of physics as well as perform original research in physics or astrophysics culminating in a dissertation.