Overview

Features

This Doctoral Psychology Program from University of Porto is funded by FCT, having been evaluated by an international panel of experts, who recognize that “the program topic is scientifically relevant and has an important role to play in community well-being and social development”.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biopsychology of deviant behavior

Neurocognition

Social neurosciences

Typical and atypical development

Quality of socialization contexts

Learning and adjustment of children and adolescents

Vocational guidance

Evidence-based intervention

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-10 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Portuguese

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Application form

Certificate of Qualifications with classification

Curriculum Vitae

Declaration of acceptance from supervisor

Pre-project thesis

Document explaining the transferability of knowledge to the scientific community and society in general of the proposed pre-project (up to 300 words)

Tuition Fee

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International

2750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 36 months.
National

2750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Porto

556 - 865 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Psychology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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