54 PhD programmes in Engineering & Technology in Portugal

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.

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

Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering
The Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering programme delivered by Universidade de Aveiro.

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.

Chemical Engineering
The Chemical Engineering programme offered by the Universidade de Aveiro aims to train specialists of the highest level.

Materials Science and Engineering
The Doctoral Program in Materials Science and Engineering degree of Universidade de Aveiro aims to respond to the present and future demands of the industry, promoting the circular economy, resource efficiency, sustainable economic and industrial growth

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.

Industrial Engineering and Management
The Industrial Engineering and Management programmes offered by Universidade de Aveiro is designed to equip students with the knowledge, methodologies, and critical thinking skills necessary to make meaningful scientific contributions to Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM).

Civil Engineering
The Doctoral Programme in Civil Engineering at the Universidade de Aveiro offers a solid education in Civil Engineering, fostering the deepening of knowledge and the development of research skills through a multidisciplinary approach to address global challenges.

Marine Science, Technology and Management
Universidade de Aveiro offers The Marine Science, Technology and Management doctoral programme.

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.

Environmental Sciences and Engineering
The Doctoral degree of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at Universidade de Aveiro provides students with a broad and systematic understanding of the field, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to address pressing environmental challenges.

Nanosciences and Nanotechnology
The Nanosciences and Nanotechnology student degree of Universidade de Aveiro aims to understand, control and manipulate the matter at a nano-scale (typically from 1 to 100 nm) where unique physicochemical and biological phenomena take place, which can be explored in new applications.
Biomedical Engineering
At the University of Porto, we offer our graduate students a phd programme in Biomedical Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering programme from University of Porto aims to train highly qualified researchers in the various areas of Engineering.
Science and Engineering of Polymers and Composites
Science and Engineering of Polymers and Composites from University of Minho aims to provide the relevant educational and scientific knowledge.
Electronics and Computer Engineering
Electronics and Computer Engineering from University of Minho conclusion implies a curricular component (doctoral course) and a dissertation. The course is comprised by transversal Curricular Units (CU), a dissertation planning CU and advanced training CUs, in a total of 60 ECTS.
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering from University of Minho consists of a curricular component, with 60 ECTS, and in the elaboration of a Doctoral Thesis.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering from Universidade Nova de Lisboa aims at preparing researchers with the capacity to perform autonomous research activities and the ability to lead innovation processes in the scientific area of Electrical and Computer Engineering, in both academic and enterprise environments.
Advanced Materials and Processing
The Doctoral Program in Advanced Materials and Processing (AdvaMTech) is a joint doctoral program of the Instituto Superior Técnico (Universidade de Lisboa), FCT da Universidade Nova de Lisboa, FCT da Universidade de Coimbra, Universidade de Aveiro, FE da Universidade do Porto, Universidade da Beira Interior, and Universidade do Minho.