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PhD in Communication

Communication studies examine how people, organisations and media exchange information – public relations, journalism, corporate and intercultural communication, rhetoric and digital media.

  • 85 programmes
  • 62 institutions
  • 20 countries
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    Kunskapande kommunikation -retorik, dialog, minnesteknik och gruppdynamik (Doctorate)

    Royal lnstitute of Technology 🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden

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    Intelligent Traffic and Information System Engineering (self-established) (Doctoral progams of second rank discipline)

    Chang'an University 🇨🇳 Xi’an City, China

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    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Music — (Composition, Music Education, Musicology, Music Technology, Sound Recording, Theory)

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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    Information technology and construction technology (PhD)

    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 🇭🇰 Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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    Doctor of Music (D.Mus.); Music — Composition

    McGill University 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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    Traffic Information Engineering & Control (Doctorate)

    South China University of Technology 🇨🇳 Guangzhou,P.R.China,, China

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    English (Rhetoric & Writing) (Doctoral Degree Program)

    Bowling Green State University 🇺🇸 Bowling Green, United States

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    Composition PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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    Ph.D. in Music Theory and Composition

    University of Cape Coast 🇬🇭 Cape Coast, Ghana

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    Kommunikationswissenschaft (Promotion) (PhD)

    Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich 🇩🇪 München, Germany

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    Geoinformation Engineering (PhD)

    Sejong University 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

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    Interdisciplinary Program of Information Display Engineering, M.E./Ph.D.

    Hongik University 🇰🇷 Mapo-gu, South Korea

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    Electroacoustic Composition PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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    Music Theory and Composition (Doctoral Degree Program)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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    MPhil, PhD in Information Engineering

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong

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    Music (including composition) (PhD/MPhil) (PhD)

    Bangor University 🇬🇧 Bangor, Gwynedd County, United Kingdom

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    Transport Information Engineering and Control (PhD)

    Shanghai Maritime University 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China

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    Ph.d.-skolen for Kommunikation, Virksomhed og Informationsteknologier

    Roskilde University 🇩🇰 Roskilde, Denmark

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    Music (music composition [DMA], music performance [DMA], music theory[PhD], musicology/ethnomusicology [PhD], music and human learning [DMA, PhD]), DMA, PhD

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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    Ultraschnelle mobile Information und Kommunikation (PhD)

    RWTH Aachen University / German Research School 🇩🇪 Aachen, Germany

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PhD in Communication – facts and figures

There are 85 PhD programmes in Communication at 62 universities and colleges in 20 countries. Most programmes are offered in United States (29), China (9) and Germany (9). Institutions with the widest choice: Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College and University of California.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study PhD programmes in Communication?

The directory lists 85 PhD programmes in Communication at 62 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, China and Germany.

How long does a PhD in Communication take?

A PhD programme usually takes 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Part-time and online formats take longer; check the exact duration with each institution.

Which universities offer the most PhD programmes in Communication worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College, University of California, McGill University and Hongik University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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