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15 PhD programmes in Humanities in Switzerland

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

Humanities and Social Sciences of Medicine

The Humanities and Social Sciences of Medicine program at the University of Lausanne  reflects specifically upon the integration of medicine and health care into society at large, in both a critical and constructive way.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne4,3(18)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Digital Humanities

Digital Humanities at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne has become a vibrant, rapidly growing field in recent years. It witnessed major innovations, new technologies and methods, bringing together research initiatives in the arts and humanities with cutting edge empirical methods from data science, machine learning, visualization and other fields.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Zurich4,2(57)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Theology

The Faculties of Theology of the Universities of Basel, Bern and University of Zurich jointly offer a new doctoral program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$385/yr
ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology4,1(55)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Biomedical Ethics and Law - Medical Track

The PhD Biomedical Ethics and Law - Medical Track at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is designed for PhD applicants interested in focusing on biomedical ethics and the interface between ethics, health law and human rights.

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

English Literature (Individual Doctorate)

The English Literature (Individual Doctorate) program from the University of Zurich requires participants to conduct independent research, write a PhD thesis, and to perform coursework. 

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

Languages and Literatures in English

Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Languages and Literatures in English doctorate at the University of Bern?

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

Old Catholic Theology

The Faculties of Theology of the Universities of Bern, Basel and Zurich jointly offer a new doctoral program in Theology.

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

Interdiciplinary Cultural Studies ICS

The doctoral program Interdiciplinary Cultural Studies ICS from the University of Bern focuses on key concepts, theories and methods which are used across different disciplines of the Humanities and Social Sciences. 

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

Philosophy

Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Philosophy doctorate at the University of Bern?

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

Science of Religion

Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Science of Religion doctorate at the University of Bern? 

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

History

The History program at the University of Bern offers the opportunity to conduct independent research within the framework of university doctoral training. 

Doctorate Full-time On-campus
3 years$514/yr
University of Zurich4,2(57)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Islamic Studies

The outcomes of the Islamic Studies program from the University of Zurich include acquiring subject-specific skills in the area of specialization and improving research methodology. 

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

History and Philosophy of Economics

The variety of works done within the History and Philosophy of Economics program at the University of Lausanne falls around three main issues – interpretation, epistemology, and contextuality.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$719/yr
University of Bern4,2(11)
Bern, Switzerland Top 1% in Worldwide

Religious Studies

The Faculties of Theology of the Universities of Bern, Basel and Zurich jointly offer a new doctoral program in Religious Studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$514/yr
University of Zurich4,2(57)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

English and American Literature (Individual Doctorate)

The English and American Literature (Individual Doctorate) program from University of Zurich requires participants to conduct independent research, write a PhD thesis, and to perform coursework. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$385/yr

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