Looking for the best university for a Biology PhD in United States? These 59 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers biology phd programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.
Top 59 Biology PhD Universities in United States (2026)
The best universities for a biology phd in United States, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 59 universities, 62 programs.
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University of California
QS World #406San Francisco, California · United States · 1 biology phd program
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Colorado State University
QS World #431Fort Collins, Colorado · United States · 1 biology phd program
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Florida State University
QS World #475Tallahassee, Florida · United States · 1 biology phd program
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Michigan Technological University
QS World #670Houghton, Michigan · United States · 1 biology phd program
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University of Massachusetts Boston
QS World #690Boston, Massachusetts · United States · 1 biology phd program
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Virginia Commonwealth University
QS World #752Richmond, Virginia · United States · 1 biology phd program
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Florida International University
QS World #829Miami, Florida · United States · 1 biology phd program
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Loyola University Chicago
QS World #858Chicago, Illinois · United States · 1 biology phd program
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Southern Methodist University
QS World #892Dallas, Texas · United States · 1 biology phd program
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University of Mississippi
QS World #959University, Mississippi · United States · 1 biology phd program
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University of Texas at San Antonio
QS World #971San Antonio, Texas · United States · 1 biology phd program