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306 Best PhD Programs in Spain

306 PhD courses are taught at 11 universities in Spain, typically lasting Average Duration: 24 months.. The list starts with courses at IE University, Universidad de Zaragoza and Universitat Internacional de Catalunya.

217PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Online Marketing

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree online in marketing explores the tools and methodologies used to promote products and services through the internet. It considers marketing elemen...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
Average Duration: 24 months.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business & Management
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218PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Operations Management

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Operations Management via distance learning focuses on the principles of operations and how they influence the competitiveness of firms. The pr...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
24 months (average duration)Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business & Management
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219PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Optics

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Optics by Bircham International University studies light behavior and propagation, including optically related aspects of vision. It is deliver...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
24 monthsDuration
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221PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Organizational Psychology

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Organizational Psychology via distance learning investigates the nature of work in modern society and the influence of psychology on job applic...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
Average Duration: 24 months.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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223PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Oriental Therapies

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Oriental Therapies (Natural Health Science) reviews oriental medicine systems and the practices aimed at balancing the mind, body, and spirit,...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
24 months (average duration).Duration
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224PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Outdoor Recreation Management

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Outdoor Recreation Management at Bircham International University via distance learning analyzes the links between leisure, outdoor natural env...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
Average Duration: 24 months.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Business & Management
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225PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Paleontology

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Paleontology via distance learning focuses on the study of ancient life, using fossil evidence to examine how organisms changed over time and w...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
24 months (average duration)Duration
Full TimeMode
open for adults over 27 years of age; study via distance learning from anywhere in the world and at any time in the yearIntake
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226PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Parapsychology

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Parapsychology via distance learning examines why scientists, philosophers, and theologians disliked parapsychology. It builds on a postmodern...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
24 months (average duration)Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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227PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Peace Studies

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Peace Studies examines fundamental questions in peace studies from various perspectives. It explores how peace is defined, how violence, confli...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
Average Duration: 24 months.Duration
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228PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Performance Psychology

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Performance Psychology at Bircham International University is a distance learning doctorate that integrates different domains to shape performa...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
Average Duration: 24 months.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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229PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Performing Arts

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Performing Arts via distance learning focuses on motion picture, theater, music, dance, and visual art. Students explore how performing arts re...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
Average Duration: 24 months.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Music & Performing Arts
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231PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Persuasive Technology

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Persuasive Technology explores an interdisciplinary field focused on the design, development, and evaluation of interactive technologies that u...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
Average Duration: 24 months.Duration
Full TimeMode
Admission is open for adults over 27 years of age. Study via distance learning from anywhere in the world and at any timIntake
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236PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Physics

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree Physics via distance learning is a program focused on a clear and logical presentation of physics concepts and principles. The structure includes...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
Average Duration: 24 months.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Science
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237PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Political Science

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Political Science via distance learning provides an overview of political science, including its history, methodology, key ideologies, differen...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
Average Duration: 24 months.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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238PhD / Doctorate
BI Bircham International University logo
#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Positive Psychology

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Positive Psychology is a distance learning doctorate through Bircham International University. It studies strengths, assets, and positive attri...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
Average Duration: 24 months.Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Social Sciences & Psychology
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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #438 (IE University) to #544 (Universidad de Zaragoza); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Universidad de Zaragoza is cited most (4,770,254 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Business & Management (46), Engineering (31), Social Sciences & Psychology (19) and Life Sciences (12). The usual length is Average Duration: 24 months. and 24 months. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (26% of courses with a stated intake) and Summer (3% of courses with a stated intake). Bircham International University offers the widest choice, with 285 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD in Spain?

IE University (QS World #438), Universidad de Zaragoza (QS World #544) and Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (#58 in Spain) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a PhD course take in Spain?

Most listed courses run Average Duration: 24 months., with 24 months the next most common.

When do PhD courses start in Spain?

Fall is the main intake — 26% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Summer is the second.

Which university has the most PhD courses in Spain?

Bircham International University, with 285, ahead of Universidad de Zaragoza (5).

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