Overview

This Sports Science programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona provides a multidisciplinary approach to the study of sport and physical activity, examining their role within broader social, economic, and cultural contexts. It supports research across diverse areas, including performance, health, governance, and sustainability, allowing candidates from different academic backgrounds to engage with sport as a complex global phenomenon.

Key Facts

The academic environment promotes international collaboration and exchange, integrating perspectives from various disciplines and encouraging participation in joint research activities. Candidates benefit from access to specialised facilities, research laboratories, and institutional support services, while working within a network that connects academic research with local and global sport communities.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research areas. Supervision includes advising on research design, monitoring progress, supporting participation in academic and professional activities, and assisting with thesis preparation and completion, with possibilities for international collaboration and co-supervision.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health and Sport Performance
Management, Communication and Technology in Sport
Olympic Studies
Psychological, Educational and Social Development in Sport
Sport and Society Studies
Research Methods in Sports Science
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: May 30, July 31, October 15

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 3 other PhDs in Sport and Exercise 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

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s and master’s degrees required in relevant fields (e.g. Social Sciences, Law, Humanities, Engineering, Health Sciences, Basic Sciences)
Minimum average grade of 7/10 required in both bachelor’s and master’s degrees
English or Spanish proficiency at C1 level required (for international applicants)
Personal interview required
Submission of a document (max. 5 pages) outlining previous training and chosen research line
Letter of recommendation from an academic required
Prior research training and knowledge in Physical Activity and Sports Science or related fields expected
Academic record and relevance of studies evaluated (50%)
Research experience (publications, conferences, projects) assessed (15%)
Language proficiency assessed (10%)
Research or study stays abroad evaluated (5%)
Research funding or scholarships considered (15%)
Methodological training assessed (5%)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year

Additional Details

If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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

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