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Information Management
The Doctoral Program in Information Management at Universidade Nova de Lisboa aims to promote knowledge and innovation in Information Management, particularly in the research of its impact on wealth creation, improving the performance of organizations and the development of new methodologies and decision-making tools.

Translation and Terminology
The main objectives of this Doctoral Programme in Translation and Terminology from Universidade de Aveiro is a joint initiative between the University of Aveiro and NOVA University Lisbon, offering advanced training in the areas of Translation and Terminology.

Clinical Studies
The Clinical Studies programme from The University of Lancashire is designed to empower healthcare practitioners to drive change and innovation in their workplace by applying cutting-edge research to real-life practice.

Physical Engineering
The program in Physical Engineering (PhD) degree of Universidade de Aveiro corresponds to the formation of researchers in the area of Physical Engineering, of high qualification and autonomy degree.

Mechanical Engineering
Prepare yourself to lead sustainable technological innovation with the Mechanical Engineering degree of Universidade de Aveiro.

Oral Medicine
If you’re a dentist who has a special interest in oral medicine or want to become a clinical academic, this course is for you. The Professional Doctorate in Oral Medicine from Queen Mary University of London provides you with an integrated three-year training programme, so you can gain high-level research expertise alongside your clinical training.

The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme
The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme in Technical Sciences offered by The Graduate School of the University of Vaasa are multidisciplinary, covering every part of technology development from new technical innovations and solutions to product development and it includes e.g. studies in sustainable development.

Telecommunications
The Telecommunications degree is offered by Universidade de Aveiro. The Doctoral Programme in Telecommunications is defined as a project of excellence at 3rd Cycle level, strongly oriented towards research, rooted in strong partnerships with leading institutions in the industrial fabric and in a prestigious international framework.

Education
The Doctor of Education Maynooth University is designed for those who wish to undertake doctoral studies specifically related to their work in the field of education and offers specialist study in teacher education, educational leadership and curriculum studies. This programme will appeal to students whose learning is best supported in a group.

Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry is offered at Australian Catholic University (ACU). To complete the Doctor of Ministry, a student must complete 240 credit points.

Multimedia in Education
The Doctoral Program in Multimedia in Education degree of Universidade de Aveiro is organised as a curricular-based doctoral course (1st year) and 2 years focused on developing and writing the thesis.

Doctor of Education
If you intend to stay in teaching and become a leader in classroom teaching, curriculum development, multimedia, school improvement, evaluation or school-based professional development, our Doctor of Education from Curtin University may suit you better than the traditional Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Energy Systems and Climate Change
The main characteristic of this doctoral programme in Energy Systems and Climate Change at Universidade de Aveiro aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge, techniques, and systemic vision essential for producing scientifically relevant contributions in the design, analysis, project development, control, and operation of systems that manage flows of energy.

Mathematics
The Mathematics degree of Universidade de Aveiro stands as a strategic initiative within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 4 – Quality Education. It promotes higher education and advanced training of highly qualified researchers.

Biorefineries
The PhD from Universidade de Aveiro aims at training specialized top-level professionals in the design, research and development in the field of Biorefineries in order to demonstrate their skills in integrated valorization of biomass from agro-forestry sources for the production of new chemical products, fuels and energy.

Business and Economics
The recently created Doctoral Programme in Business and Economics of Universidade de Aveiro, with three branches of specialization - Economics, Management and Finance - responds to the requests of researchers and graduates to continue their doctoral studies in these areas of knowledge.

Accounting
The Doctoral Programme in Accounting at Universidade de Aveiro in association with the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, aims to promote research that generates social, environmental, and economic value through an integrated and transformative approach to knowledge.

Food Science and Technology and Nutrition
The Food Science and Technology and Nutrition degree of Universidade de Aveiro aims to produce a new generation of highly qualified professionals well prepared to intervene in industrial, academic, regulatory and other relevant roles.

Tourism
The Doctoral Programme in Tourism degree of Universidade de Aveiro, seeks to create a new research programme, under the umbrella of the Bologna Treaty,

Electrical Engineering
The Universidade de Aveiro is proud to present its Electrical Engineering Doctoral Programme is designed to develop advanced competencies in areas critical to sustainable technology and digital transformation.