192 PhD programmes in selected countries

The Interuniversity Programme in Advanced English Studies - Linguistics, Literature and Culture Studies run by the Universities of Santiago de Compostela (USC), University of A Coruña (UDC) and Vigo (UVigo), in Galicia (Northwestern Spain), is an accredited programme which meets the high standards of excellence of the European System of Higher Education.

The doctoral programme in Mechanical Engineering, Fluids and Aeronautics of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) is the result of collaboration between two departments – Mechanical Engineering and Fluid Mechanics – and the Terrassa School of Industrial, Aerospace and Audiovisual Engineering (ESEIAAT). 

The objective of this Ph.D. program at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is to train researchers in the field of Materials Science and Engineering, and enable them to gain experience in techniques of synthesis and/or processing of materials, as well as different material characterization techniques.

The Romance Languages and Cultures programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in multilingual linguistic, literary, and cultural analysis.

The Genetics programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in genomic processes, genetic variation, and their applications in science and industry.

The Online Ph.D. in Innovation Management is a flexible research program for scholars and experienced professionals studying digital business, artificial intelligence, knowledge management, entrepreneurship, or technology innovation.

The Psychiatry programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in mental health, integrating clinical, psychological, and neuroscientific approaches.

The Politics, Policies and International Relations programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in political systems, governance, and global affairs.

The aim of this Economic History program at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is to train researchers in the different branches of economic history. Upon completion of the doctoral program, they will be able to analyse, understand and resolve issues relating to the long-term economic development of societies through the analysis of available historical data.

The Food Science programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in food safety, quality, and technological innovation.

The Aquaculture programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in sustainable aquatic production, organism health, and aquatic food systems.

What neural and computational substrates underlie cognition and behaviour? The teaching staff of the doctoral programme in Brain, Cognition and Behaviour at University of Barcelona use a variety of theoretical, experimental and methodological approaches to address this fundamental question in psychology.  

The Economic Analysis programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in economic theory and quantitative analysis within an international academic environment.

The Medicine programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in clinical and biomedical sciences across diverse medical specialities.

The Applied Economics programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in economic theory, quantitative methods, and applied economic analysis.

The Animal Medicine and Health programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in veterinary science, animal health, and disease prevention.

The PhD studies in Food Science, Nutrition, Physiology and Health from the University of Navarra provides students with advanced knowledge and training in two main research areas: “Molecular Nutrition, Nutrigenomics and Personalised Nutrition” and “Functional Foods and Food Safety”. Close relationship with applied research in industry is pursued. 

Graduates of the doctoral programme in Electric Energy Systems at Polytechnic University of Catalonia will play a key role in RDI at public and private centres and in companies. 

The Clinical and Health Psychology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in mental health, psychological processes, and clinical applications in healthcare.

This Nautical and Marine Engineering and Naval Radio-Electronics programme at Polytechnic University of Catalonia aims to train top-level researchers in nautical and marine engineering and naval radio-electronics, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to independently carry out research and innovation activities that enable the advancement and transfer of knowledge in this field.