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9 PhD programmes in Natural Sciences & Mathematics in United Arab Emirates

Computer Sciences
The Computer Sciences PhD program from Heriot-Watt University Dubai applicants with an interest in the broad area of computing are encouraged to apply.

Engineering and Physical Sciences
This Engineering and Physical Sciences PhD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai places a very high value on enabling people to obtain a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree by research and is pleased to be able to extend this facility to students on the Dubai Campus.
Biology
This Biology course from New York University offers training in a broad range of biological research fields, including developmental genetics, genomics and systems biology, molecular and cellular biology, evolutionary biology, and infectious disease.
Chemistry
The Chemistry course from New York University is offered in collaboration with the Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU New York.
Mathematics
The PhD in Mathematics at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is a rigorous, research-focused programme designed to prepare students with a passion for mathematical discovery and innovation for advanced careers in academia, industry, and research.
Astrophysics and Space Systems
This Astrophysics and Space Systems course from New York University is the first programme of its kind in the UAE and the wider region.
Physics
This Physics course from New York University generally involves one year of classwork at NYU New York, followed by three to four years of research at NYU Abu Dhabi. If selected, the doctorate is fully funded under the NYU Abu Dhabi Global PhD Student Fellowship.
Computational Biology
The goal of the Doctor of Philosophy in Computational Biology from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence is to prepare students to become leading scientists in academia and industry, educating them to be highly competent in their chosen area of research while also providing them with a broad knowledge foundation in bioinformatics and computational biology.
Statistics and Data Science
The Statistics and Data Science program from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has been meticulously crafted to equip students with a well-rounded education in the theories and methodologies of these disciplines, enabling them to address challenges across various domains.