Overview

This Materials Science programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on the study and development of new materials, a field of high scientific and technological importance with strong demand across multiple industries. It integrates knowledge from chemistry, physics, and geology to support research into innovative materials with advanced properties and applications.

Key Facts

The academic environment is strongly research-oriented and connected to leading scientific infrastructures and institutes, including specialised centres and high-level facilities. Candidates work across key areas such as nanomaterials, microelectronics, spectroscopy, and material modelling, benefiting from access to advanced technologies within a high-performance research ecosystem.

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 experimental and theoretical approaches, monitoring progress, facilitating access to cutting-edge facilities, and supporting thesis preparation and completion within a collaborative and technologically advanced environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Inorganic Materials and Nanomaterials
Microelectronics and Nanoelectronics
Microscopy and Spectroscopy for Materials
Organic and Supramolecular Materials
Theory and Simulation of Materials Behaviour
Nanotechnology and Functional Materials
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

Materials Science 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

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Academic record and relevance of previous studies in materials science evaluated (60%)
Research experience (publications, conferences, projects) assessed (20%)
Research stays abroad evaluated (10%)
Research grants considered (10%)
Submission of academic certificates and proof of prior studies required
CV (max. 2 pages, in English) and identification documents required
Documents must be provided in Catalan, Spanish, or English (or officially translated)

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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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