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40 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in Switzerland
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies3,5(4)
Genève, Switzerland Development Economics
Development Economics from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is a challenging degree tailored for exceptional students with a strong commitment to Development Economics and a proven ability for inquisitive, independent work.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$10,274/yr
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies3,5(4)
Genève, Switzerland International Relations and Political Science
At International Relations and Political Science from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies students work closely with advisers and other faculty; they have the opportunity to work on multiple projects and present their research at national and major international meetings, as well as contribute to a wide array of research centres based at the Graduate Institute.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$10,274/yr
University of Bern4,2(11)
Bern, Switzerland Top 1% in Worldwide Social Anthropology
Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Social Anthropology 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 Geography
Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Geography 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 Archaeology
Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Archaeology doctorate at the University of Bern?
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$514/yr
Alfred Nobel Open Business School Switzerland3,6(16)
Online Doctor of Business Administration
Candidates of the Doctor of Business Administration programme of the Alfred Nobel Open Business School Switzerland aims to make a direct contribution to modern business practices.
D.B.A. Part-time Online
1 year$11,783/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 Zurich4,2(57)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide Political Science (Individual Doctorate)
The Political Science (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 Zurich4,2(57)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide Management and Economics (Track B)
Doctoral students in the Management and Economics (Track B) program from the University of Zurich demonstrate a systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of the skills and methods of research associated with that field.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$385/yr
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne4,3(18)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide Computer and Communication Sciences
Our Computer and Communication Sciences doctoral program at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne covers all areas of computer science and of information and communication theory, from its mathematical foundations to systems, platforms, and interdisciplinary applications.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Bern4,2(11)
Bern, Switzerland Top 1% in Worldwide Brain and Behavioral Sciences
The “Doctoral Program for Brain and Behavioral Sciences" at University of Bern establishes and provides a semi-structured, research-oriented post-graduate curriculum for Ph.D. candidates, with the involvement of senior researchers and Ph.D. students working on issues related to brain and behavioral sciences, scientific writing, research methodology, and statistics.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$514/yr
University of Zurich4,2(57)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide Psychology (individual Doctorate)
The Psychology (individual Doctorate) program offered at 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
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne4,3(18)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide Learning Sciences
The Learning Sciences degree at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne is an emerging, interdisciplinary research area that focuses on developing a multi-faceted understanding of learning as it happens in the real world, as well as designing, implementing and improving learning environments.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of St. Gallen (HSG)4,5(12)
Sankt Gallen, Switzerland Top 8% in Worldwide Economics and Econometrics
The Graduate Programme in Economics and Finance (GPEF) at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) trains students to achieve academic excellence in the area of Economics and Econometrics with a particular focus on policy relevant theoretical and empirical research.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$2,771/yr
University of Geneva3,9(31)
Genève, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide Economics
At Economics from University of Geneva at the end of the first year, students choose their supervisors and start working on their dissertations, which normally comprise three academic articles.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$1,284/yr
University of Zurich4,2(57)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide Economics (Track B)
The Economics (Track B) program offered at the University of Zurich offers a set of courses taught by internationally renowned scholars and world-class research opportunities.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$385/yr
University of Zurich4,2(57)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide Management and Economics (Track A)
The Management and Economics (Track A) program from the University of Zurich demonstrate a systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of the skills and methods of research associated with that field. They can conceive, implement, and adapt a research process with scientific integrity.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$385/yr
University of Zurich4,2(57)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide Sociology
The Sociology 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 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 Lausanne3,8(14)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 1% in Worldwide Economics
Welcome to the University of Lausanne and thank you for your interest in our PhD program in Economics. As the academic home of some of the most eminent economists of the last two centuries such as Léon Walras and Vilfredo Pareto, the University of Lausanne has a distinguished history of scholarship in economics and aspires to remain a leading center for economic research and learning.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$719/yr