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117 PhD programmes in Portugal

Doctorate in Sustainability
Developed for professionals working to create a more sustainable future, Doctorate in Sustainability students at School for International Training will investigate the social, ecological, technical, and political dimensions of sustainable transformations, the relationship of science and society in advancing more sustainable futures.

Law
The Law programme at Universidade Nova de Lisboa is a four-year programme leading to a PhD degree in law. The Programme comprises a taught component (over three semesters) where advanced legal studies are carried out with an interdisciplinary focus.

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.

Computer Engineering
The Computer Engineering degree is offered by the Universidade de Aveiro. The University of Aveiro is proud of its long-standing tradition of excellence in teaching and research in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Technology.

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.

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

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.

Psychology
The PhD Program in Psychology offered by Universidade de Aveiro aims to promote scientific research practices in psychology based on high rigor, transparency, and contribution to the construction of knowledge.

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,

Economics and Finance
As a Nova School of Business and Economics Ph.D. graduate from the Economics and Finance programme, you will systematically be suited for positions in competitive international academia and research institutions. You will also be prepared to fill top positions in business companies, financial institutions, and governmental organizations.

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.

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

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.

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.

Biochemistry
The Biochemistry degree of offered by Universidade de Aveiro.

Development Studies
The Development Studies programme from ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management aims to provide high quality training and produce original research in the area of Development Studies, a field of interdisciplinary research of the process of economic, social and political changes in modern societies.

Business and Management Studies
PhD holders in Business and Management Studies from School of Economics and Management - University of Porto are qualified to pursue professional or academic careers, such as: Teaching and research in higher education institutions; Banks, Insurance Companies and Audit and Consulting Companies; Regulatory authorities; and Public or private companies from various sectors of activity.

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.

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.

Chemistry
The Chemistry degree offered by the Universidade de Aveiro will help you have a systematic and elevated understanding of the chemical sciences and a solid grasp of the working and research methods associated with their research topic.