Overview

This Environmental Science and Technology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona supports the development of knowledge and tools to understand environmental problems and contribute to their mitigation and management.

Key Facts

The academic environment integrates international and multidisciplinary research teams, providing access to advanced facilities, collaborative projects, and global research networks. Candidates engage with diverse research areas across ecological economics, environmental technologies, climate systems, and urban and industrial ecology, contributing to innovative approaches for sustainable development.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the research project, ensuring its originality, coherence, and alignment with established research lines. Supervision includes advising on interdisciplinary methods, monitoring progress, facilitating access to research infrastructures and international opportunities, and supporting thesis preparation and completion within a dynamic and research-intensive environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Technology
Climate and Global Change
Ecological Economics and Environmental Management
Industrial and Urban Ecology
Water Management and Sustainability
Environmental Assessment and Systems Analysis
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, November 28

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Environmental Sciences View 3 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences 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

English proficiency required at level equivalent to First Certificate (B2); may be assessed if no certificate is provided
Academic record and relevance of previous studies in environmental science and technology evaluated (30%)
Research grants considered (30%)
Research or professional experience in environmental fields assessed (15%)
Research stays abroad evaluated (10%)
Personal interview assessed (15%)
Up to 30 ECTS of supplementary training may be required to address gaps in environmental science or research training

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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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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