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
Doctor of Health Sciences University of Turku Finland PhD
Doctoral Programme in the Faculty of Health Sciences (3-4 years) University of Eastern Finland Finland PhD
PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD, 3 Years) University of Nicosia Cyprus PhD 6,028 USD
Phd Health Studies University of Plymouth United Kingdom PhD 25,252 USD
PhD in Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sports Science University College Dublin Ireland PhD 15,440 USD
PhD in Clinical Research, Technological Innovation, Public Health Université Jean Monnet France PhD
Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences (4 yrs) Tampereen korkeakoulusäätiö sr Finland PhD
PhD in Physiotherapy European University Cyprus Cyprus PhD 5,607 USD
PhD in Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research University of Cologne Germany PhD
PhD in Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Doctor (3–4 years) University of Oulu Finland PhD
PhD in Health Sciences Phd University of Surrey United Kingdom PhD 33,988 USD
PhD in International PhD Programme: Science and Health in Football Saarland University Germany PhD
PhD in South Central Insight Programme (SCIP) MRes Science and Health Studentships (PhD) University of Portsmouth United Kingdom PhD 24,433 USD
PhD in Ciencias De La Salud University of Huelva Spain PhD
PhD in General Practice Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Ireland PhD 15,000 USD
PhD in Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences Newcastle University United Kingdom PhD 43,542 USD
PhD in Translational Health Sciences University of Bristol United Kingdom PhD 42,945 USD
PhD in Oral Health Sciences and Technology University of Lisbon Portugal PhD 2,750 USD
PhD in Health Sciences, Doctor (4 years) University of Oulu Finland PhD
Doctoral Programme of the Academic Medical Centre of Lisbon University of Lisbon Portugal PhD 2,750 USD
PhD in Public Health Bangor University United Kingdom PhD 24,911 USD
PhD in Optics, Photonics, and Microwave Doctorate Université Jean Monnet France PhD
PhD Programme: Regenerative Sciences (PhD RegSci) Hannover Medical School Germany PhD
PhD in Exploring The Therapeutic Potentials Of Lipid Nanoparticles Encapsulating Mrna In Treating Nervous System Injuries (phd) University of Portsmouth United Kingdom PhD 24,433 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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