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PhD in United Kingdom

691 verified PhD programmes across 26 fields at 86 universities in United Kingdom. At least 691 are taught in English. Every programme links to the university's own page: no agency rewrites, no commissions.

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Fields, by programme count

  • Humanities90 路 90 EN
  • Social Sciences62 路 62 EN
  • Biology & Life Sciences45 路 45 EN
  • Physics & Astronomy40 路 40 EN
  • Medicine39 路 39 EN
  • Public Health37 路 37 EN
  • Computer Science36 路 36 EN
  • Business Administration32 路 32 EN
  • Mathematics & Statistics32 路 32 EN
  • Mechanical Engineering32 路 32 EN
  • Psychology32 路 32 EN
  • Environmental & Earth Sciences29 路 29 EN
  • Education & Teaching25 路 25 EN
  • Economics20 路 20 EN
  • Chemistry18 路 18 EN
  • Biomedical Engineering16 路 16 EN
  • Chemical Engineering16 路 16 EN
  • Law & Legal Studies16 路 16 EN
  • Biotechnology & Life Sciences15 路 15 EN
  • Architecture & Design13 路 13 EN
  • Civil & Structural Engineering10 路 10 EN
  • Finance & Accounting10 路 10 EN
  • Nursing & Midwifery10 路 10 EN
  • Artificial Intelligence & ML6 路 6 EN
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering6 路 6 EN
  • Marketing & Communications4 路 4 EN

Leading universities for PhD study

  • University of Manchester196 PhD
  • University of Oxford15 PhD
  • University of Edinburgh9 PhD
  • University of Cambridge7 PhD
  • Imperial College London5 PhD
  • King's College London5 PhD
  • University College London3 PhD
  • London School of Economics and Political Science2 PhD
  • University of Bath40 PhD
  • University of Southampton14 PhD

Common questions

How many PhD programmes does United Kingdom have?

Our verified catalogue holds 691 PhD programmes in United Kingdom across 26 fields at 86 universities, each linked to its official university page.

Can I do a PhD degree in United Kingdom in English?

Yes. At least 691 of the 691 programmes are taught in English, per the language each university publishes. See the English-taught breakdown for this level.

What does a PhD in United Kingdom cost?

Visa fee: 拢558 (from outside the UK, 2026). Proof of funds (maintenance): 拢1,529/month London 路 拢1,171/month outside London. The full cost picture is in our costs and funding guide for United Kingdom.

Which would actually admit you?

Run a free eligibility check with your marks, budget and test scores, and compare United Kingdom with the other 12 countries we cover.

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