PhD in Health Sciences in Europe

160 phd programmes in health sciences at 58 universities in Europe are open to international students; 98% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 24,433 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 15,000 USD and 29,282 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Health Sciences programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Speech and Language Therapy Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Ireland PhD 15,000 USD
PhD in Infertility and Sperm Function Abertay University United Kingdom PhD
PhD in Impact of Contaminants on Metabolic Health Abertay University United Kingdom PhD
PhD in Cancer Sciences The University of Manchester United Kingdom PhD 34,807 USD
PhD in Nursing (PhD, 3 Years) University of Nicosia Cyprus PhD 6,028 USD
PhD in Physiotherapy (PhD, 3 Years) University of Nicosia Cyprus PhD 6,028 USD
PhD in Health Sciences University of Coimbra Portugal PhD 2,500 USD
PhD in Clinical and Biomedical Sciences University of Exeter, England United Kingdom PhD 28,600 USD
PhD in Occupational Therapy Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Ireland PhD 15,000 USD
PhD in Midwifery PhD University of Nottingham United Kingdom PhD 35,353 USD
PhD in Pathology Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Ireland PhD 15,000 USD
Phd Biomedical Sciences University of Plymouth United Kingdom PhD 26,617 USD
PhD in REMEDI Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Ireland PhD 15,000 USD
PhD in Oral Health Sciences and Technology University of Lisbon Portugal PhD 2,750 USD
PhD in Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems University College Dublin Ireland PhD 15,440 USD
PhD in Health Sciences—Social Care Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Ireland PhD 15,000 USD
Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences (3-4 years) Itä-Suomen yliopisto Finland PhD
Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences, Åbo Akademi University Åbo Akademi University Finland PhD
Doctor of Medicine by Research Anglia Ruskin University United Kingdom PhD 16,700 USD
PhD in Health Promotion Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Ireland PhD 15,000 USD
PhD in Sport and Health Sciences University of Exeter, England United Kingdom PhD 28,600 USD
PhD in Podiatric Medicine Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Ireland PhD 15,000 USD
PhD in Population Health and Health Services Research Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Ireland PhD 15,000 USD
PhD in Occupational Health and Hygiene Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Ireland PhD 15,000 USD

Specialisations within health sciences

Health Sciences 65 Biomedical Sciences 45 Science and Health 23 Health and Social Care 16 Gerontology 6 Oncology 4 Medical Imaging 1

Universities for health sciences in Europe

PhD in Health Sciences in Europe: common questions

How many health sciences programmes are there in Europe?
160 health sciences phd programmes at 58 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a health sciences degree in Europe cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in health sciences in Europe is 24,433 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 15,000 USD and 29,282 USD per year.
Can I study health sciences in Europe in English?
Yes — 98% of the health sciences programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (156 of 160).
Are any of these health sciences programmes available online?
2 of the 160 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.

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