Overview

The Nanoscience, Materials and Chemical Engineering course from Rovira i Virgili University aims to build and strengthen research capacities through advanced practice in a research project that allows the students to prepare and defend a doctoral thesis based on original research.

During the period of preparation of the doctoral thesis, the programme will develop the generic competencies that are necessary for a successful career in any of the above areas.

Career opportunities

The doctoral degree allows students to obtain the knowledge and skills needed to work in the following areas:

Industry.

Research and development.

Auxiliary teaching and services in industry related to experimentation and logistic design involving new nanostructured and catalytic materials, devices, nanomedicine, biomedicine, cosmetics, biomaterials, water treatment and purification, membrane technology, etc.

Polymer design and computational data analysis and modelling.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioelectrochemistry

Biotechnology

Catalysis and Chemical Kinetics

Confined growth of semiconductor materials under reduced gravity conditions

Design and Manufacture of Micro and Nano Structures and Devices for Photonic Applications

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-04 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tarragona, Spain

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Materials Science Nanoscience and Nanotechnology View 4 other PhDs in Materials Science in Spain

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

The academic record

Specific qualifications
The university and country.
Letters of recommendation
A letter of motivation
Others
Publications, additional postgraduate studies and professional experience.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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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 Nanoscience, Materials and Chemical Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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