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PhDportal
Eindhoven, Netherlands
What it is
PhDportal is a free web service for finding and comparing English-taught PhD programmes at universities worldwide. Its listings include more than 19,000 programmes from over 900 universities. Search filters cover subject, country, tuition fees, duration, study format, language requirements and university rankings. Students can save programmes to a shortlist, compare options and contact universities directly when applying. The site also supports scholarship searches, with funding opportunities it says are worth $160B per year. University pages let students compare rankings, reviews, student life, admission requirements and tuition fees. Registered users can receive study matches, change preferences and maintain a wishlist. Programme information comes from official university websites; some universities update their pages, while PhDportal's data team curates and verifies other details. Most programme pages are checked at least once per year, while tuition fees, application deadlines and study dates are checked for unusual changes or inconsistencies. PhDportal advises students to confirm final programme details with the university before applying. The service is operated by Studyportals B.V., headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
For and against
For
- Free to search and compare PhD programmes.
- Lists more than 19,000 programmes.
- Filters include tuition fees and study format.
- Shortlists support programme comparison.
- Registered users can receive study matches.
Against
- Final programme details should be confirmed with universities.
- Most programme pages are checked at least once per year.
The verdict
PhDportal brings programme search, shortlisting, university information and scholarship discovery into one free web service. Students should verify final requirements and costs directly with their chosen university.
Who it suits
PhDportal suits students exploring doctoral study options worldwide, including those comparing programmes, universities, scholarships and study destinations. It is useful for students who want to shortlist options before contacting universities directly.
Plans and prices
Free
Free to use for students
Read 8 Oct 2026 · phdportal.com
On the record
- Company
- PhDportal is part of Studyportals, whose privacy policy identifies the operator as Studyportals B.V. and gives its headquarters as Eindhoven, the Netherlands.studyportals.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Data verification
- PhDportal says programme information comes from official university websites and is curated and verified by its data team or updated directly by universities.phdportal.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Free access
- Students can use PhDportal for free to search and compare PhD programmes, universities, scholarships, tuition fees, and study destinations.phdportal.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Information limits
- Most programme pages are checked at least once per year, and students are advised to verify final details directly with the university before applying.phdportal.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- PhDportal is for students exploring doctoral study options worldwide, including programme comparisons, scholarships, universities, and study destinations.phdportal.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Notable limitation
- PhDportal advises students to verify final programme details directly with the university before applying.phdportal.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Personalised features
- Registered users can get study matches, update study preferences, and maintain a wishlist.phdportal.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy and compliance
- Studyportals says its privacy processing complies with GDPR, the Dutch GDPR Execution Act, and the Dutch Telecommunications Act, and its policy applies to PhDportal.com.studyportals.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Programme listings
- The site says it lists 19,000+ English-taught PhD programmes from 900+ universities worldwide.phdportal.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Programme sources
- Programme information comes from official university websites; some universities update pages directly, while PhDportal's data team curates and verifies other information.phdportal.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PhDportal helps students discover and compare English-taught PhD programmes from universities worldwide.phdportal.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Scholarships
- PhDportal lists scholarships and says many programme pages include funding details such as funded positions, assistantships, stipends, tuition waivers, and scholarships.phdportal.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Search and comparison
- Students can filter study options by subject, country, tuition fees, duration, study format, language requirements, and university rankings.phdportal.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Search filters
- Students can filter study options by subject, country, tuition fees, duration, study format, language requirements, and university rankings.phdportal.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- Studyportals says it uses technical and organizational measures including facility protections, device encryption, version tracking, and access controls and logging for databases.studyportals.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Shortlisting
- Students can save and compare programmes on a shortlist.phdportal.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Students can contact PhDportal about using the site, finding programmes or scholarships, or reporting outdated information at [email protected].phdportal.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- University contact
- The site directs students to connect with universities to apply.phdportal.com · read 8 Oct 2026
