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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97PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree E Business E Commerce

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in E-Business & E-Commerce at Bircham International University is a distance learning Doctor program for adults and professionals. It is designed...

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Business & Management

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98PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Earth Science

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Earth Science examines the physical environment through a review of earth sciences. It focuses on the origin, structure, and composition of the...

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Science

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99PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Earthquake Engineering

Bircham International University — Bircham International University offers a Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Earthquake Engineering via distance learning. The program studies how to make structures such as building...

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Engineering

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100PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Ecology

Bircham International University — This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Ecology via distance learning provides comprehensive study of ecology and environmental science. Students study how theories are applied in th...

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Life Sciences

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101PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Econometrics

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Econometrics at Bircham International University is an online distance learning doctorate focused on the use and potential of econometrics for...

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Economics & Public Policy

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102PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Economic Science

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Economic Science at Bircham International University studies how people interact with things of value, with a focus on the production, distribu...

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Economics & Public Policy

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103PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Education Pedagogy

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Education & Pedagogy via distance learning focuses on pedagogy questions such as comprehension versus knowledge, what students should understan...

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104PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Educational Administration

Bircham International University — The Bircham International University Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Educational Administration via distance learning is designed to prepare teachers and educational administrator...

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Business & Management

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105PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Educational Psychology

Bircham International University — Bircham International University’s Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Educational Psychology is a distance-learning doctorate focused on how humans learn and retain knowledge, primar...

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106PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Educational Technology

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Educational Technology via distance learning applies theory- and research-based strategies to integrate technology resources and technology-bas...

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107PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Electrical Engineering

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Electrical Engineering via distance learning covers aspects relevant to electrical engineers and technicians, including technical breakthroughs...

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Engineering

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108PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Electronics Engineering

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Electronics Engineering via distance learning covers fundamental principles and technologies of electronic engineering, plus hardware, circuits...

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Engineering

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109PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Elt English Language Teaching

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in ELT (English Language Teaching) explains Second Language Teaching methodology and supports it with examples. It covers orientations for English...

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110PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Energy Engineering

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Energy Engineering is an online distance learning doctor program focused on energy efficiency, energy service consumption, facility management,...

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Engineering

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111PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Doctor PhD Degree Energy Healing

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Energy Healing at Bircham International University is a distance learning program under Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Natural Health Science. It includ...

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112PhD / Doctorate

#80 in Spain Spain

Bircham International University — The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Environmental Management at Bircham International University is delivered via distance learning for adults and professionals. The program focus...

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Business & Management

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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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