84 PhD Programs in Environmental Science in Europe

Specializations within environmental science

Top universities for Environmental Science in Europe

Ranked by how many environmental science programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.

• University of Portsmouth (29)
• University of Exeter, England (5)
• Bangor University (5)
• Complutense University of Madrid (3)
• University of York (3)
• Cranfield University, England (3)
• Loughborough University, England (3)
• BOKU University (2)
• Brunel University London (2)
• Palacký University Olomouc (2)

January intake in Europe

3 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 Environment And Health — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Aerodynamic and Environmental Flow PhD — University of Surrey · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Environmental Science (Applied and Environmental Biology) MPhil, PhD — Newcastle University · starts Jan 2027

PhD in Environmental Science in Europe: common questions

How many environmental science programs are there in Europe?

84 environmental science phd programs at 35 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a environmental science degree in Europe cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in environmental science in Europe is 23,623 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 23,623 USD and 26,421 USD a year.

Can I study environmental science in Europe in English?

Yes — 90% of the environmental science programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (76 of 84).