19 PhD programmes offered by the university

At the University of Porto, we offer our graduate students a phd programme in Biomedical Engineering.

The Mechanical Engineering programme from University of Porto aims to train highly qualified researchers in the various areas of Engineering.

Engineering Physics from University of Porto deals with the application of advanced physics to modern engineering challenges. It differentiates from other engineering doctoral programmes in the more profound knowledge and use it makes of physics.

Computer Science (MAP joint programme) from University of Porto is a strong commitment by three top Universities from the north of Portugal to create in this region a doctoral course in Computer Science of very high quality, internationally competitive, strongly based on excellent research units from these Universities.

Informatics Engineering from University of Porto is seen as a broad Body of Knowledge encompassing several aspects of Computing Engineering, Information Systems and Computer Science contributing to the Conceptualization, Specification, Implementation, Validation, Maintenance and Integration of Computer-based Systems.

Civil Engineering from University of Porto awards students with a doctoral degree in civil engineering and encompasses: writing an original thesis which has to be specially written for this purpose and be adequate for students’ field of knowledge and specialized area.

The Doctoral Program in Psychology from University of Porto is called Psychology Research Applied to Societal Issues (PRASI)

Chemical and Biological Engineering from University of Porto prepares highly qualified human resources in Chemical Engineering and related areas. 

Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering from University of Porto is performed within a partnership between five Portuguese universities The program has three modes: (i) PhD in Business Environment; (ii) Advanced Training Course ;(iii) Modules made to measure.

Engineering and Industrial Management from University of Porto aims to provide students with set of competencies, skills and research methods, along with the developmentof skills to conceive, design, adapt and produce an intensive research.

The Telecommunications degree from University of Porto is a joint venture of Universidade do Minho, Universidade de Aveiro and Universidade do Porto (MAP), three Portuguese Universities with a strong tradition in the area of Telecommunications Engineering.

Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Porto is covering the major areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Mining and Geo-Resources Engineering from University of Porto focuses on a multidisciplinary, advanced and comprehensive approach to scientific or technological issues involved in the life cycle of a mineral resource.

Environmental Engineering from University of Porto emphasizes a multidisciplinary advanced and comprehensive approach to the diagnosis, prevention and resolution of environmental problems of any kind.

The Spatial Planning programme from University of Porto is designed to foster advanced knowledge in the field of spatial planning, aiming at explaining, resolving and supporting future public policy agendas. 

The Occupational Safety and Health programme from University of Porto curricular structure has been designed to become an important contribution for the solution of one of the great problems that Portugal and other countries face: the lack of occupational safety and health conditions for all.

Engineering and Public Policy from University of Porto is a new, interdisciplinary, doctoral program focused on technological and policy issues that arise when designing, developing, regulating, implementing and managing networked infrastructures. 

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from University of Porto promotes the excellence, in terms of qualification, of its graduates, preparing them for a sustainable employability.

Digital Media from University of Porto  is a joint program between the University of Porto and The New University of Lisbon. with the support of the University of Texas at Austin, aiming at specialized training in digital media.