
Overview
The specific objectives of the Doctoral Program in Geosciences (UAveiro/UPorto) at Universidade de Aveiro are:
- Acquire skills in the use of experimental techniques for characterization of geological products
- Improve the capacity selection and application of knowledge and techniques to solve problems of scientific and technological nature, and management of natural hazards
- Promote the ability to integrate acquired knowledge in identifying appropriate solutions to problems of interdisciplinary nature, and their applicability in research areas and technical support and application
- Develop and improve the ability to publicly and under different forms, display ideas and communicate research findings, by selecting and using the most appropriate and modern communication technologies
- Develop ability to autonomously search relevant information for research and thesis work, based on scientific and technical literature
- Develop skills of research work independently and in teams
- Improve skills of analysis and discussion of socio-economic consequences, cultural and ethical implications of research and developments in the field of Geosciences
Professional outcomes
The doctorate program aims to train highly-qualified professionals and researchers in the field of Geosciences.
This training should provide them to go into the industrial sector and public and private research centres to perform tasks in research, monitoring, production, management and R&D.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Topics in Fundamental Earth Sciences
- Geological Fieldwork and Sample Surveys
- Entrepreneurship
- Laboratory Methods in Earth Sciences
- Data Analysis
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants for enrolment will be selected by the Scientific Council of the University of Aveiro in accordance with the proposal made by the Director of the Study Cycle, taking into account the following parameters:
- Academic curriculum;
- Scientific/professional curriculum;
- A letter of motivation stating the reasons that made the candidate choose this programme.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
2750 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 36 months. -
National
2750 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Aveiro
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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