PhD in Sociology in Europe

32 phd programmes in sociology at 20 universities in Europe are open to international students; 91% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 24,313 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 8,282 USD and 28,982 USD.

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

Sociology programmes

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Programme University Country Degree Tuition / yr
PhD in Educational Sciences (Educational theory, history and sociology, romology) University of Pécs Hungary PhD 7,009 USD
PhD in Sociology (3 Years) Lancaster University, England United Kingdom PhD 26,644 USD
PhD in Sociology University of Bristol United Kingdom PhD 34,118 USD
PhD in Labour Relations, Social Inequalities and Trade Unionism University of Coimbra Portugal PhD 2,000 USD
PhD in Sociology Abertay University United Kingdom PhD —
PhD in Cities and Urban Cultures University of Coimbra Portugal PhD 2,000 USD
PhD in Sociology of the State, Law and Justice University of Coimbra Portugal PhD 2,000 USD
PhD in Sport and the remaking of ‘race’ during the Black Lives Matter Movement Loughborough University, England United Kingdom PhD 34,261 USD
PhD in Economic and Organizational Sociology University of Lisbon Portugal PhD 4,000 USD
PhD in 2026 Sheffield Hallam University United Kingdom PhD 12,694 USD
PhD in Sociology Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin Poland PhD —
PhD in Sociology Phd University of Surrey United Kingdom PhD 29,756 USD
PhD in Sociology Graduate School for Social Research, Institute of Philosophy & Sociology, Polish Academy of Sciences Poland PhD —
PhD in Sociology PhD University of Glasgow United Kingdom PhD 37,837 USD
PhD in Economic and Organizational Sociology University of Lisbon Portugal PhD 4,000 USD
PhD SOCIOLOGY Maynooth University Ireland PhD 15,187 USD
PhD in Sociology Newcastle University United Kingdom PhD 33,305 USD
PhD in A Comparative Study Of Migrants Post Pandemic Experiences Of Homelessness In The Uk And Sweden University of Portsmouth United Kingdom PhD 24,433 USD
PhD in Sociología Y Antropología Complutense University of Madrid Spain PhD —
PhD in 2026 Sheffield Hallam University United Kingdom PhD 25,388 USD
PhD in 2025 Sheffield Hallam University United Kingdom PhD 12,100 USD
PhD in 2027 Sheffield Hallam University United Kingdom PhD 13,329 USD
PhD in 2027 Sheffield Hallam University United Kingdom PhD 26,658 USD
Phd Sociology Sheffield Hallam University United Kingdom PhD 25,388 USD

Universities for sociology in Europe

PhD in Sociology in Europe: common questions

How many sociology programmes are there in Europe?
32 sociology phd programmes at 20 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a sociology degree in Europe cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in sociology in Europe is 24,313 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 8,282 USD and 28,982 USD per year.
Can I study sociology in Europe in English?
Yes — 91% of the sociology programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (29 of 32).

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