Universities in Europe
153 PhD Programs in Biology in Europe
- programs
- 153 programs
- universities
- 65 universities
- taught in English
- 97% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 28,600 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Biology in Europe and Doctorate in Biology in Europe.
Europe has 153 phd programs in biology open to international students, at 65 universities. Almost all of them — 97% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 28,600 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 21,967 USD and 33,765 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programs
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Specializations within biology
Top universities for Biology in Europe
Ranked by how many biology programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (19)
- University of Portsmouth (17)
- The University of Manchester (7)
- University of Surrey (5)
- Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne (5)
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (4)
- University of Lisbon (4)
- University of Westminster (4)
- University of Bristol (3)
- Palacký University Olomouc (3)
January intake in Europe
8 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Biological Sciences — Aberystwyth University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Biological Sciences — Aberystwyth University · starts Jan 2027
- Phd Biosciences — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Synthetic Biology Phd — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Biology MPhil, PhD — Newcastle University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Genetics MPhil; PhD; MD — Newcastle University · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Biology in Europe: common questions
- How many biology programs are there in Europe?
- 153 biology phd programs at 65 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in Europe cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in biology in Europe is 28,600 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 21,967 USD and 33,765 USD a year.
- Can I study biology in Europe in English?
- Yes — 97% of the biology programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (149 of 153).
Planning to study biology in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist biology programs for your budget and profile.