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.

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289PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Telecommunication Engineering

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Telecommunication Engineering examines the overall function of telecommunication engineering and its constituents. It updates telecommunication...

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290PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Thanatology Death Studies

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Thanatology Death Studies via distance learning focuses on understanding death and how it affects individuals. It covers grief and bereavement...

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291PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Total Quality Management

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Total Quality Management explores principles of leadership, strategic planning, marketing, information technology, human resources, process ma...

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Business & Management

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292PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Tourism Leisure Industry

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Tourism & Leisure Industry (via distance learning) is offered by Bircham International University under the Business & Media doctoral area. It...

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Hospitality & Tourism

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293PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Tourism Leisure Management

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Tourism & Leisure Management via distance learning prepares students to study the tourism and leisure industry, including the relationship betw...

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294PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Toxicology

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Toxicology (via distance learning) covers the scientific principles behind the toxic actions of substances. It includes chemical nature of inju...

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295PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Trade Marketing

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Trade Marketing is a distance learning program that explores how to increase demand at wholesaler, retailer, or distributor level rather than a...

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Business & Management

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296PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Translation Interpretation

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Translation & Interpretation presents the principles of translation and interpretation, with special emphasis on theory, text analysis, effect...

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Languages & Linguistics

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297PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Transpersonal Psychology

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Transpersonal Psychology via distance learning expands perspectives on psychology by describing mind operations in humans and connecting spiri...

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Social Sciences & Psychology

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298PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Urban Development

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Urban Development studies the development or improvement of urban areas through building. It covers urban development as residential expansion...

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299PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Urban Planning Design

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Urban Planning & Design is a distance-learning doctorate that inspects critical issues facing human settlement and urban development. It suppor...

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Arts, Design & Architecture

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300PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Viticulture

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in viticulture explores the science, production, and study of grapes, including solutions to events that occur in the vineyard. It covers the dut...

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301PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Wellness Health

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Wellness & Health via distance learning focuses on assessing current wellness status and making improvements when necessary. The study areas i...

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302PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Wood Science

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Wood Science via distance learning studies wood structure and the properties and technology of major wood products. It covers wood as an indust...

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303PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree World History

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree focuses on the study of world history, with special emphasis on the political experience and its evolution in several countries. It also examines...

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304PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Yoga Therapy

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Yoga Therapy is delivered via distance learning through Bircham International University’s Faculty of Natural Health Science. The program uses...

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305PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Zoology

Bircham International University — The Bircham International University Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Zoology via distance learning examines biological principles, genetics, evolution, diversity, and animal anato...

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Life Sciences

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306PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctorate By Research

Bircham International University — Doctorate by Research is a doctoral-level academic pathway primarily based on independent research. It emphasizes developing advanced research capability, critical analys...

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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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