68 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Materials Science programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in the design, characterisation, and application of advanced materials and nanotechnologies.

The Advanced Immunology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in immune system mechanisms and their applications in disease diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.

The Studies in Antiquity and the Middle Ages programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in history, archaeology, and philology across ancient and medieval contexts.

The Surgery and Morphological Sciences programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in surgical practice, anatomy, and pathological analysis.

The Plant Biology and Biotechnology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in plant systems, genetics, and biotechnological applications in agriculture and industry.

Gender Studies - Cultures, Societies and Politics programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in gender, feminism, and intersectional analysis across social and cultural contexts.

The Human Security and Global Law programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in global public law, human rights, and comprehensive security frameworks.

The History of Science programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in the historical development of science, technology, and medicine.

The Geography programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in spatial analysis and environmental studies from a critical perspective.

The Psychology of Communication and Change programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in communication, learning, and transformation across individual, social, and organisational contexts.

The Communication and Journalism programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in communication theory, media systems, and journalistic practices.

The Neurosciences programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in the structure and function of the nervous system across multiple scientific levels.

The Animal Production programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in livestock systems, focusing on nutrition, genetics, welfare, and sustainable production.

The Educational Psychology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in learning processes, identity formation, and educational development across diverse contexts.

The Geology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in Earth processes, resources, and environmental and geological systems.

The Microbiology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in microorganisms, infectious processes, and applied microbiological science.

The Entrepreneurship and Management programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in business, innovation, and entrepreneurship within an international academic context.

The Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in maternal, child, and reproductive health.

The Philosophy programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in theoretical and applied philosophical inquiry across diverse fields.

The Social and Cultural Anthropology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in the study of human societies, cultures, and social dynamics.