13 PhD programmes offered by the university

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). 

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

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. 

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

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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

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