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 24,501 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 14,170 USD and 34,807 USD.

Data as of August 31, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Biology programmes

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PhD · United Kingdom · 34,397 USD /yr
PhD · United Kingdom · 33,844 USD /yr
PhD · United Kingdom · 25,418 USD /yr
PhD · United Kingdom · 24,116 USD /yr
PhD · United Kingdom
PhD · United Kingdom · 43,337 USD /yr

Specialisations within biology

Biology 60 Biological Sciences 30 Life Sciences 24 Biosciences 21 Biochemistry 19 Genetics 8 Zoology 2

Universities for biology in Europe

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 31, 2026.
How much does a biology degree in Europe cost?
The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in biology in Europe is 24,501 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 14,170 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).

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