PhD in Environmental Science in Europe

87 phd programmes in environmental science at 35 universities in Europe are open to international students; 90% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 24,433 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 24,433 USD and 26,379 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Environmental Science programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Agroforestry Bangor University United Kingdom PhD 25,934 USD
PhD in Environmental Sciences University of Szeged Hungary PhD 11,682 USD
PhD in Renewable Materials Bangor University United Kingdom PhD —
PhD in Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Bangor University United Kingdom PhD 25,934 USD
PhD in Environmental and Development Studies Palacký University Olomouc Czechia PhD 6,498 USD
PhD in Soil and Environmental Science Bangor University United Kingdom PhD 25,934 USD
PhD in Ecology Palacký University Olomouc Czechia PhD 6,498 USD
PhD in Land, Environment, Resources, Health - L.E.R.H. University of Padua Italy PhD 208 USD
PhD in Understanding how reservoirs influence riverine ecosystem health: investigating ecosystem health in a changing climate Loughborough University, England United Kingdom PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Conservation Bangor University United Kingdom PhD 25,934 USD
PhD in Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (NERC) University of Bristol United Kingdom PhD 42,945 USD
PhD in Clean Energy PhD Cranfield University, England United Kingdom PhD 25,252 USD
PhD in Array based multi-analyte sensing: investigating ecosystem health in a changing climate Loughborough University, England United Kingdom PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Hazards and Risks in Alpine Regions under Global Change BOKU University Austria PhD —
PhD in Simulation and optimisation of large scale floating solar platforms for near shore locations PhD Cranfield University, England United Kingdom PhD 27,299 USD
PhD in Sustainable Environmental and Water Management Abertay University United Kingdom PhD —
PhD in Environmental Science Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Ireland PhD 15,000 USD
PhD in Human River Systems in the 21st Century BOKU University Austria PhD 1,453 USD
PhD in Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies University of Lisbon Portugal PhD 2,750 USD
PhD in Renewable energy generation from waste: adoption pathways, drivers, and obstacles for the uptake of biogas production technology in communities Loughborough University, England United Kingdom PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Ireland PhD 28,500 USD
PhD in Environmental Science The University of Manchester United Kingdom PhD 34,807 USD
PhD in Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies University of Lisbon Portugal PhD 2,750 USD
PhD in Environmental Intelligence University of Exeter, England United Kingdom PhD 26,500 USD

Specialisations within environmental science

Environmental Science 54 Environmental Studies 12 Ecology 8 Renewable Energy 6 Conservation 5 Environmental Management 2

Universities for environmental science in Europe

PhD in Environmental Science in Europe: common questions

How many environmental science programmes are there in Europe?
87 environmental science phd programmes at 35 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a environmental science degree in Europe cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in environmental science in Europe is 24,433 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 24,433 USD and 26,379 USD per year.
Can I study environmental science in Europe in English?
Yes — 90% of the environmental science programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (78 of 87).

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