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117 PhD programmes in Portugal

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.

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.

Biochemistry
The Biochemistry degree of offered by Universidade de Aveiro.

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.

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.

Territory, Risk and Public Policies
The Territory, Risk and Public Policies doctorate degree course is taught at 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Computer Science
The Computer Science programme is offered by the Universidade de Aveiro. What will you do after the course? According to the latest study on the employability of graduates from the University of Aveiro, the rate of employability of its graduates is quite high.

History of Sciences and Scientific Education
Become familiar with the most important aspects of the evolution of the sciences, analyzing their development as part of humanity’s intellectual and social experience with the History of Sciences and Scientific Education doctorate degree taught at Universidade de Aveiro.

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.

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.

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.

Biotechnology
The Doctoral Programme in Biotechnology results from a cooperation of three departments of the Universidade de Aveiro: Chemistry, Biology and Medical Sciences, through their Research Units: CICECO, CESAM and iBiMED.