192 PhD programmes in selected countries

The Nuclear and Ionising Radiation Engineering programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia received the Pathway to Excellence award, and has also been given the Quality Award by the Ministry of Education.

Construction Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia aims to train students as specialists in the area of structural engineering and construction. 

The objective of the Architectural, Building Construction and Urbanism Technology programmme at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is to train researchers in the techniques specific to the realisation of architecture, building construction and urbanism, and it focuses on research, development and innovation in these areas of activity.

At Biomedical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia given the multidisciplinary nature of the scientific field of the programme, there are a wide range of degrees that qualify applicants for admission. 

The Signal Theory and Communications programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is strongly associated with the research topics addressed by the Department. Research is carried out by groups that, while autonomous, do regularly collaborate with groups from other departments and universities.

The Computing programme at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia was designed to provide rigorous, competitive training for students wishing to undertake research on topics in the areas of computing covered by the programme. 

The Management Sciences programme offered by Esade develops advanced research expertise in management through rigorous analytical training and international academic development.

The Biotechnology, Engineering and Chemical Technology programme at Pablo de Olavide University offers excellent training for doctoral students, which prepares them to conduct high-level research, both in academic positions and in industry.

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 Sociology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in social processes, inequalities, and societal transformation.

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

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.

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

The Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in electronic systems, telecommunications, and emerging digital technologies.

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

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

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

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.