Top PhD Programs
PhD Programs in the USA
Top PhD programs in the USA include Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Yale, Columbia University, Berkeley with almost all offering PhD research programs in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, medicine, biology, economics & business and various studies in sustainability.
PhD Programs in the UK
Top PhD programs in the UK include Oxford, Cambridge, the University of London with almost all offering top PhD research programs in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, medicine, biology, economics & business and various studies in energy management or sustainability. Many PhD programs in the UK, particularly in engineering and science are offered as PhD jobs, PhD studentships and are funded either through EU grants or through commercial sponsorships by the UK companies.
PhD Programs in Germany
Germany aims to attract top international students to their graduate programs. Popular enginering, science and technology PhD programs in Germany include computer science, environmental studies, medicine. Several funding opportunities are available such as a special Doctorates at Universities in Germany (PHD)" / "International Postgraduate Programmes
PhD Programs in the Middle East
Several countries in the Middle East, in particular the UAE - Dubai and Abu Dhabi; Saudi Arabia aim to expand the education sector and offer top postgraduate study opportunities to local students as well as to international students. Several universities in the Middle East have established partnerships with top American universities to collaborate in various higher education sectors and research. In addition several top American Graduate Schools have set up a local campus.
PhD Programs and Studentships
Most top PhD programs are located in the USA due to better funding. Doctoral students in engineering, the sciences, such as physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics may fund their doctoral degree through studentships, PhD scholarships and PhD jobs such as a position as a part-time university lecturer, assistant or researcher.