Editing Doctor of Arts (section)

=== Europe ===
In 2016, [[ELIA]] (European League of Institute of the Arts) launched ''The Florence Principles on the Doctorate in the Arts''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.elia-artschools.org/userfiles/File/customfiles/1-the-florence-principles20161124105336_20161202112511.pdf |title=The 'Florence Principles' On the Doctorate in the Arts |work=ELIA |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221161920/http://www.elia-artschools.org/userfiles/File/customfiles/1-the-florence-principles20161124105336_20161202112511.pdf |archive-date=2016-12-21 |url-status=dead}}</ref>  The Florence Principles, relating to the Salzburg Principles and the Salzburg Recommendations of the [[European University Association|EUA]] (European University Association), define the differences between a Doctorate in the Arts compared to a scientific doctorate or Ph.D. degree. The Florence Principles have been endorsed by the [[European Association of Conservatoires]], [[CILECT]], the [[Cumulus Association]], and the [[Society for Artistic Research (SAR)|Society for Artistic Research]].

In Italy, a PhD in Artistic Practice can be obtained at the [[Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti]] in Rome.

In the Netherlands, it can be pursued at the [[Royal Academy of Art, The Hague]].

In France, the [[École nationale supérieure d'arts de Paris-Cergy]] offers a practice-led doctorate. In Belgium, [[KU Leuven]] offers a PhD in Research at the School of Arts (LUCA). Additionally, [[Leiden University]] provides a programme in this field.

In Cyprus, [[Frederick University]] offers a PhD in Art and Design Practices. In the Czech Republic, the [[Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague]] provides a PhD in Visual Arts.

==== English-speaking Europe ====

In London, [[Goldsmiths, University of London]], the [[Slade School of Fine Art]], and the [[Royal College of Art]] offer PhD programmes in Artistic Practice.

Outside London, the [[Edinburgh College of Art]], the [[University of Plymouth]], the [[University of Leeds]], the [[University of Manchester]], [[Newcastle University]], the [[University of Wolverhampton]], the [[University of Reading]], and the [[University of Brighton]] offer PhD programmes in Artistic Practice. The DPhil in Fine Art at the [[University of Oxford]] supports research in contemporary art-making (through the practice-led DPhil) as well as contemporary art history and theory.

In Ireland, the [[University of Limerick]] offers a four-year structured PhD programme designed for professional performing artists wishing to engage in academic research. The [[Burren College of Art]] offers a PhD in Studio Art, while the [[National College of Art & Design]] in Dublin provides a practice-based PhD. In Northern Ireland, [[Ulster University]] in Belfast offers practice- and research-based Art and Design programmes.

==== German-speaking Europe ====

In Germany, a PhD in Artistic Practice can be obtained at the [[University of Fine Arts of Hamburg]] and the [[University of the Arts Bremen]]. The [[Bauhaus University, Weimar]] offers a four-year programme culminating in a PhD thesis that consists equally of a scientific and an artistic or design component.

In Austria, a PhD in Practice can be completed at the [[Academy of Fine Arts Vienna]], the [[University of Applied Arts Vienna]], the [[Mozarteum University Salzburg]], and the [[University of Art and Design Linz]].

In Switzerland, the Institute for Contemporary Art Research (IFCAR) at the [[Zurich University of the Arts]] offers a PhD in Fine Arts.

==== Scandinavia ====

In [[Finland]], the Doctor of Arts degree is a research-based qualification awarded by the [[University of Art and Design Helsinki]] upon successful completion of studies and a [[dissertation]] in the fields of art and design.

In Sweden, the [[University of Gothenburg]] offers a doctoral studies programme in artistic practices, including craft, design, design management, fine art, film, photography, literary composition, poetry, and prose. Additionally, the [[Malmö Art Academy]] offers a four-year doctoral programme for professional artists and curators, leading to a PhD in Fine Art. In Stockholm, a PhD in Artistic Practice in Visual, Applied, and Spatial Arts can be obtained at [[Konstfack]].

In Norway, the [[Oslo National Academy of the Arts]] offers a three-year full-time doctoral programme (180 ECTS credits) leading to a PhD in Artistic Research. A PhD in Artistic Research can also be pursued at the [[Norwegian University of Science and Technology]] in Trondheim.