The University at Albany offers 37 PhD programs to roughly 1,600 students each year — programs whose academic excellence is commensurate with that of our scholars.
Whatever doctoral program you choose — whether it’s anthropology, mathematics, atmospheric sciences, neuroscience, epidemiology or social welfare — you’ll work closely with renowned scholars conducting life-enhancing research, eager to nurture you toward a great future.
Many of our doctoral programs take full advantage of the region’s strategic location. The Capital Region provides a myriad of opportunities for research and practice, from Albany’s prominence as the capital of New York State to its status as the epicenter of world-renowned Tech Valley.
As an internationally recognized public research institution, the University of Albany offers you an extraordinary array of research opportunities. More than 60 research clusters, many of them interdisciplinary, are on campus — bustling centers of exploration and action where scientists are developing solar energy resources, advancing novel approaches to treating disease, helping governments implement technology, using evidence-based research to inform public policy, providing clues to unravel terrorist organizations, and leveraging nanotechnology to strengthen global competitiveness.
A UAlbany doctoral student may pursue a passion for experimentation and exploration at our RNA Institute, where leading biologists and chemists are seeking innovative drug discoveries and technological developments that will provide new diagnostic methods and treatment for a host of human health problems.
UAlbany’s PhD programs can prepare you for a wide range of rewarding careers, from university professorships and significant research positions to senior level management and leadership roles in developing corporate and government policies. A UAlbany PhD prepares you for an ever expanding global marketplace rich with opportunity.
Find the doctoral program that is right for you and get ready to take your career to the next level.
