46 PhD programmes offered by the university

In this context, the doctoral degree in Civil Engineering at Polytechnic University of Catalonia offers a framework for pursuing research in the field of civil engineering, rounding out the course offering of the Barcelona School of Civil Engineering in the three cycles of higher education (bachelor’s, master's and doctoral level). 

This Bioinformatics doctoral programme at Polytechnic University of Catalonia builds on and extends existing or planned studies in bioinformatics at the bachelor's level (interuniversity degree) and the master's level (at various universities). 

The aim of the doctoral programme in Supply Chain and Operations Management at Polytechnic University of Catalonia is to promote and carry out research related to the supply chain and thus contribute to improving the economic and environmental efficiency of all kinds of organisations.

Urbanism from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is aimed at students who wish to undertake further research training in order to complete and defend a doctoral thesis.

At Architectural Design from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia the central theme of the practice of architecture is architectural design, which must bring together construction, spatial organisation and use via the aesthetic, ethical and cognitive dimensions of the design process.

The Architectural, Civil and Urban Heritage and Refurbishment of Existing Buildings programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is a joint doctoral programme.

Research in the Natural Resources and Environment programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is carried out in a field focusing on the use of available geological resources from a perspective that seeks to minimise related environmental impact.

Chemical Process Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is aimed essentially at the development of innovative technologies and methods, has been a priority. The doctoral theses completed in this programme are characterised by innovation and originality, technological relevance and application in the areas of industrial production and environmental protection.

The Computer Architecture programme at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia focuses primarily on computer architecture.

Artificial Intelligence from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is the only doctoral programme in Catalonia focusing exclusively on artificial intelligence.

The main characteristic of this Network Engineering programme at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is the combination of mathematical analysis with problem-solving in the area of telecommunications and particularly communication networks.  

At the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, we offer a phd degree in Engineering, Science and Technology Education.

Research at Sustainability from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia brings together specialists from many fields and backgrounds with varying disciplinary perspectives, but all of whom share the common desire to contribute to the development of our societies and increase the options and abilities available to future generations to set their own path.

The Architecture, Energy and Environment programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia focuses on basic and specific research on various aspects of energy and the environment applied to architecture and urbanism.

Electronic Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia aims to provide training leading to a doctoral degree for Spanish and international students who hold a university qualification in electronics.  

Doctors focusing on various accredited lines of research participate in the Computational and Applied Physics programme at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia; they include professors and researchers from the Department of Physics.

The general objectives of the Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics programme at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia are to provide high-level third-cycle specialised training in up-to-date contents, technological development and research in the fields of seismology, earthquake engineering and structural dynamics.

The aim of the interuniversity doctoral programme in Business Administration and Management at Polytechnic University of Catalonia is to foster, develop and provide a framework for research in fields of business administration and management at the participating universities. 

The Urban and Architectural Management and Valuations programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia was created as a consequence of the fusion of the Doctoral Programmes of Urban Management and Real Estate Valuations, coinciding with the creation of new doctoral studies within the UPC.

The Textile and Paper Engineering programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia provides training in research, development and innovation technologies at the highest level and with criteria of excellence and innovation in the areas of textile and paper engineering.