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 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Environmental Science programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Environmental Science (Applied and Environmental Biology) MPhil, PhD Newcastle University United Kingdom PhD —
Doctoral Programme in Environmental and Natural Resources Universidade de Santiago de Compostela Spain PhD —
PhD in Effects Of Pharmaceuticals On Marine And Brackish Water Invertebrates University of Portsmouth United Kingdom PhD 24,433 USD
PhD Mobilising community-based climate action through co-designed sports and wellbeing interventions (LORENZONII_U26ENVCAST) 2026/27 University of East Anglia, Norwich United Kingdom PhD —
Phd Environmental Science Brunel University London United Kingdom PhD 33,844 USD
PhD in Medio Ambiente: Dimensiones Humanas Y Socioeconómicas Complutense University of Madrid Spain PhD —
PhD in Lucilla Jommi (phd) Università per Stranieri di PERUGIA Italy PhD —
PhD in Climate Change and Environment University of Exeter, England United Kingdom PhD —
PhD in Conservation Studies by Practice University of York United Kingdom PhD —
PhD in Conservation Studies by Practice (Distance Learning) University of York United Kingdom PhD —
PhD in Conservation Studies University of York United Kingdom PhD —
PhD in Global Grand Challenges Studentships Durham University United Kingdom PhD —
PhD in Renewable Energy University of Exeter, England United Kingdom PhD 40,403 USD
PhD in BIOREC PhD Project 6: Endocrine effects of environmental pollution in amphibians and fish University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna Austria PhD —
Doctorat Sciences et génie de l'environnement Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne France PhD —

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 28, 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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