Overview

This Electrochemistry - Science and Technology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on electrochemistry as a key discipline across science and engineering, supporting research in areas such as energy storage, sensors, materials, and environmental technologies. It enables investigation of processes with strong relevance to both academic research and industrial applications.

Key Facts

The academic environment is based on collaboration between multiple universities and research groups, providing access to leading expertise and diverse research lines. Candidates engage with topics including electrocatalysis, molecular and nanochemical processes, analytical methods, and material development, contributing to advancements in technologies such as batteries, biosensors, and wastewater treatment.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research directions. Supervision includes advising on experimental and theoretical approaches, monitoring progress, facilitating access to research networks, and supporting thesis preparation and completion, with opportunities for collaboration across institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electrocatalysis and Electrochemical Processes
Molecular Electrochemistry and Nanotechnology
Electrochemical Analysis and Instrumentation
Materials for Electrochemical Applications
Environmental Electrochemistry
Energy Storage and Electrochemical Devices
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: February 28, March 21, May 30, July 31, October 15, November 28

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Chemistry View 3 other PhDs in Chemistry 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

Access qualification evaluated based on relevance to electrochemistry (up to 5 points), with priority for specialised master’s degrees in Electrochemistry
Academic record assessed (up to 2 points), including bachelor’s and master’s performance
Grades in electrochemistry-related subjects evaluated (up to 2 points)
Professional experience in electrochemistry considered (up to 1 point)
Direct access for candidates with relevant electrochemistry qualifications
Additional training (up to 20 ECTS) may be required for candidates with less specialised backgrounds
Some candidates may also need to complete a supervised research project during the first months of the programme

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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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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