PhD in Sports Science in Europe
46 phd programmes in sports science at 21 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 20,487 USD and 30,746 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Sports Science programmes
1–24 of 46 · page 1 of 2
Specialisations within sports science
Sport and Exercise Science 17 Sports Science 14 Sport Science 11 Kinesiology 4
Universities for sports science in Europe
- Leeds Beckett University (12)
- University of Portsmouth (8)
- Loughborough University, England (4)
- Sheffield Hallam University (2)
- University of Lisbon (2)
- Northumbria University (2)
- University of Birmingham, England (2)
- Manchester Metropolitan University (1)
- Doctoral School of the University of Szczecin (1)
- Palacký University Olomouc (1)
PhD in Sports Science in Europe: common questions
- How many sports science programmes are there in Europe?
- 46 sports science phd programmes at 21 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a sports science degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in sports science in Europe is 24,433 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 20,487 USD and 30,746 USD per year.
- Can I study sports science in Europe in English?
- Yes — 98% of the sports science programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (45 of 46).
- Are any of these sports science programmes available online?
- 1 of the 46 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study sports science in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist sports science programmes for your budget and profile.