PhD in Biology in Europe
164 phd programmes in biology at 65 universities in Europe are open to international students; 95% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 24,433 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 13,341 USD and 34,807 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
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Specialisations within biology
Biology 60 Biological Sciences 30 Life Sciences 24 Biosciences 21 Biochemistry 19 Genetics 8 Zoology 2
Universities for biology in Europe
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (19)
- University of Portsmouth (17)
- University of Lisbon (8)
- The University of Manchester (7)
- Complutense University of Madrid (6)
- Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne (5)
- University of Surrey (5)
- University of Westminster (4)
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (4)
- University of Hertfordshire (4)
PhD in Biology in Europe: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in Europe?
- 164 biology phd programmes at 65 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in biology in Europe is 24,433 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 13,341 USD and 34,807 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in Europe in English?
- Yes — 95% of the biology programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (156 of 164).
Planning to study biology in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist biology programmes for your budget and profile.