Overview

All of these lines are carried out in research groups of a high scientific level at the URV and offer the possibility of international mobility through many collaborations that allow doctoral students to obtain the International Doctor Mention.

Career opportunities

Students who successfully complete the Chemical Science and Technology programme from Rovira i Virgili University will be able to work in research-related organisations such as universities, research institutes and innovation centres, and in areas of interest for the productive sector, such as companies that process and produce chemicals and new materials, develop new technologies, etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chromatographic and radiochemical techniques applied to environmental analysis

Catalytic materials and applications in green chemistry

Catalytic innovations for the sustainable production of energy, drugs and other high-value chemicals

Catalytic organoboron chemistry

Polymer synthesis, characterization and applications

Computational chemistry applied to excited state reactivity and other light-induced phenomena

Computational chemistry applied to nanostructures and materials for catalysis and sustainable processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-04 00:00:00

Language

English, Spanish, Catalan

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Chemistry General Engineering & Technology View 3 other PhDs in Chemistry in Spain

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

The applicant's curriculum vitae
Knowledge of English: at least level B1 of the Common European framework is compulsory; B2, 10 points; higher levels, 20 points.
Support letter

Tuition Fee

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International

766 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 766 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

548 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 548 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Tarragona

580 - 960 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

One of the aims of the university is to facilitate access to higher education and to prevent exclusion for financial reasons. Every year, the Universitat Rovira i Virgili offers three kind of scholarships: URV Master’s Grants, URV Master’s AUIP Grants and Grants for initiation in teaching and research URV -BIDI. Application period opens in April and closes in June.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Chemical Science and Technology.

Available Scholarships

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