14 PhD programmes in Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences in Switzerland

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University of Lausanne3,8(14)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 1% in Worldwide

Mineral Sciences

The Mineral Sciences program at the University of Lausanne aims to foster scientific quality and creativity in the field of Mineral Sciences and to promote mobility and soft skills competence. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Lausanne3,8(14)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 1% in Worldwide

Life Sciences

The Life Sciences program at the University of Lausanne, which is complementary to the research work, is designed to adapt to the needs of the students. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Geneva3,9(31)
Genève, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Ecology and Evolution

Ecology and evolution are essential scientific fields in our understanding of life and biodiversity on Earth, and are of growing societal relevance. The doctoral program in Ecology and Evolution at the University of Geneva brings together world-class research groups in an active and innovative academic community.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$1,284/yr
University of Geneva3,9(31)
Genève, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Molecular Biosciences

The Molecular Biosciences program offered at the University of Geneva focuses on fundamental questions at the core of life sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$1,284/yr
University of Zurich4,2(57)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Ecology

The Ecology program at the University of Zurich offers research training in the interdisciplinary field of ecology, general skills training for academic and non-academic excellence and opportunities to interact with other doctoral students.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$385/yr
University of Lausanne3,8(14)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 1% in Worldwide

Earth Surface Processes and Paleobiosphere

The Earth Surface Processes and Paleobiosphere program at the University of Lausanne provides an interesting and contemporary program of field seminars and courses to foster scientific quality, creativity, and communication within the scientific community as well as with the professional world.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Bern4,2(11)
Bern, Switzerland Top 1% in Worldwide

Climate Sciences

The PhD Climate Sciences program at University of Bern consists mainly of the PhD thesis involving 3 to 4 years (full time) of research work in a project within one of the research units of the faculty affiliated with the Graduate School of Climate Sciences. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$514/yr
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology4,1(55)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Molecular Life Sciences

The Zurich Ph.D. Program in Molecular Life Sciences is a joint program of the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, two highly prestigious Swiss universities with excellent research facilities. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$642/yr
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology4,1(55)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Earth Sciences

Participation in the Earth Sciences Doctoral Programme at the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology provides a stimulating introduction to independent research on a scientific frontier.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$642/yr
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology4,1(55)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Plant Science and Policy

The PSC PhD Program in Plant Science and Policy at the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is designed for researchers in the natural sciences wishing to acquire additional tools at the interfaces of research, policy, and diverse stakeholders. The program is open to motivated students in the life sciences, environmental sciences, earth sciences and agricultural sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$642/yr
University of Zurich4,2(57)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Geography - Earth System Sciences

At the centre of the Geography - Earth System Sciences program offered at the University of Zurich is a written dissertation describing an original, independent scientific research project.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$385/yr
University of Bern4,2(11)
Bern, Switzerland Top 1% in Worldwide

Ecology and Evolution

The Doctoral Program in Ecology and Evolution (DPEE) from the University of Bern aims to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and scientific methods through courses, seminars and workshops to which foreign experts will be invited. 

Doctorate Full-time On-campus
3 years$514/yr
University of Bern4,2(11)
Bern, Switzerland Top 1% in Worldwide

Geology (Earth Sciences)

The Geology (Earth Sciences) doctorate at the University of Bern essentially consists in research work in the laboratory or in the field. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$514/yr
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne4,3(18)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Civil and Environmental Engineering

The Doctoral Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering (EDCE) offered at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is a multi-disciplinary program designed to tackle the most challenging problem of our time: fostering a vibrant and productive society while ensuring environmental sustainability.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree

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