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67 PhD programmes in Design in Europe
Loughborough University4,4(55)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Design Innovation
By undertaking the Design Innovation programme from Loughborough University, you will have the opportunity to work with top researchers and industry leaders and gain first-hand experience of real-life problem-solving.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$39,910/yr
University of Chester4,4(67)
Chester, United Kingdom Art and Design
The Department of Art and Design at the University of Chester can be pursued either through conventional text-based studies or through a combination of studio-based activities where individual creative practice forms a significant part of the intellectual inquiry supported by a critical commentary.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$21,141/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Art and Design
Apply for a funded AHRC studentship as part of the Scottish Graduate School of Arts and Humanities (SGSAH) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP)
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3½ years$29,682/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, United Kingdom +1 Top 2% in Worldwide Art and Design
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) seeks to foster innovation within creative practice, employ creative practice as a methodology to enhance other disciplines or domains, and contribute towards an explicit and transparent knowledge base that furthers our disciplines in the future. This Art and Design programme is offered at the University of Dundee.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,184/yr
University of Gloucestershire4,2(26)
Online Design
This Design degree from the University of Gloucestershire offers you the opportunity and time to explore innovative research practice through original, critical works.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
4 years$18,162/yr
Loughborough University4,4(55)
Loughborough, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Design and Creative Arts
Studying the Design and Creative Arts programme offered at Loughborough University offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth. As a doctoral researcher, you will be responsible for managing your own schedule and developing your own ideas and approach, while being supported every step of the way.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$39,910/yr
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)4,3(61)
Delft, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide Designer in Bioprocess Engineering
The Designer in Bioprocess Engineering programme from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) develops MSc graduates in (Bio-)chemical Engineering or related academic backgrounds into multidisciplinary specialists, in preparation for a career in the industry.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
2 yearsFree
University of Brighton4,1(52)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Design
The PhD research in Design at the University of Brighton has held an international reputation for design research and design studies over many decades, with innovative approaches and global success recognised across, for example, sustainable design, product design, textile design and graphic design.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,174/yr
University of Hertfordshire4,3(113)
Hatfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Design
The Professional Doctorate in Design (DDes) at the University of Hertfordshire is aimed at candidates who currently work in a design discipline, and who wish to engage in research that relates to their professional role.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 Blended
3 years$24,514/yr
University of Brighton4,1(52)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide History of Design and History of Art
The University of Brighton has an established reputation for pioneering research into art, design and material culture and is a recognised centre of excellence both nationally and internationally for design history. It offers this PhD in History of Design and History of Art.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,174/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Gendered Aesthetics in Visual Culture
This Gendered Aesthetics in Visual Culture project at University of Dundee invites applications for those interested in and generating new theories of aesthetics or contents analysis of contemporary and/or historic art.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,682/yr
University of Huddersfield4,3(57)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Art and Design
This Art and Design PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$25,299/yr
Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)3,8(32)
Torino, Italy +2PhD in Design, Arts and Transdisciplinarity
The PhD in Design, Arts and Transdisciplinarity programme from Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED) is aimed at researchers who want to deal with the complexity of ongoing transitions to design positive changes and imagine more equitable, supportive and sustainable future.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Delft, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide Chemical Product Design
The EngD programme “Chemical Product Design” at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) focuses on the development of structured materials, formulations, and devices for specialty chemicals, personal care, health care, food, semiconductor, and energy sectors.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
$12,961/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Gender Inequality in the Contemporary Artworld
This Gender Inequality in the Contemporary Artworld project is offered at University of Dundee.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,682/yr
Maynooth University4,2(58)
Maynooth, Ireland Top 4% in Worldwide Design Innovation
The Design Innovation programme from Maynooth University is the highest degree offered by the Department of Design Innovation. The structured PhD programme offers a framework which facilitates independent research, whilst providing milestones for measuring progress.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,496/yr
Politecnico di Torino4,1(217)
Torino, Italy Top 2% in Worldwide Design and Technology. People, Environment, Systems
The PhD programme in Design and Technology. People, Environment, Systems from Politecnico di Torino promotes research and project development activities in the fields of Design, Architectural Technology and Environmental Quality, intending to contribute to the innovation of cultural, social, environmental and productive systems.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$190/yr
Royal College of Art4,5(23)
London, United Kingdom Intelligent Mobility
The Intelligent Mobility research programme at Royal College of Art explores novel vehicle types, services, and integrated city solutions.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$44,104/yr
Anglia Ruskin University4,0(114)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide Children's Book Illustration
Academic interest in children’s book illustration is growing. Examine this field of illustration through a combination of practical work and theoretical enquiry in the Children's Book Illustration programme offered by the Anglia Ruskin University.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$21,511/yr
Bahçeşehir University (BAU)4,0(175)
Istanbul, Turkey Top 6% in Worldwide History, Theory and Criticism in Design
The students who successfully complete this History, Theory and Criticism in Design programme at Bahçeşehir University (BAU) explores the historical nuances, theoretical frameworks, and critical methodologies in design practices.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$40,000/yr