PhD in Design in Europe
43 phd programmes in design at 21 universities in Europe are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 25,388 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 19,874 USD and 34,053 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
1–24 of 43 · page 1 of 2
Specialisations within design
Design 25 Art and Design 16 Game Design 2
Universities for design in Europe
- Sheffield Hallam University (7)
- Loughborough University, England (7)
- University of Portsmouth (3)
- Nottingham Trent University (3)
- University of Lisbon (2)
- University of Arts and Industrial Design Linz (2)
- Northumbria University (2)
- Brunel University London (2)
- University of Hertfordshire (2)
- Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne (2)
PhD in Design in Europe: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in Europe?
- 43 design phd programmes at 21 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a design degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in design in Europe is 25,388 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 19,874 USD and 34,053 USD per year.
- Can I study design in Europe in English?
- Yes — 100% of the design programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (43 of 43).
Planning to study design in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist design programmes for your budget and profile.