Overview

This Geology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona enables investigation into key challenges such as sustainability, climate change mitigation, and the responsible use of natural resources.

Key Facts

The academic environment offers opportunities to engage with diverse fields including geochemistry, petrology, stratigraphy, structural geology, and palaeontology. Candidates benefit from integration into active research groups, access to technical and scientific facilities, and opportunities for international collaboration and research stays, contributing to advanced scientific development.

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, facilitating access to resources, and supporting thesis preparation and completion, with possibilities for external or joint guidance when appropriate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

External Geodynamics
Palaeontology
Petrology, Geochemistry and Mineral Deposits
Stratigraphy and Sedimentology
Structural Geology and Geotectonics
Geophysics
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

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

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Geology

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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

Master’s degree required in fields such as Palaeontology, Geology, Geophysics, Mineral Resources, Nanotechnology, or related research-based areas
Related degrees (e.g. Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Physics, Chemistry) considered, with priority for directly relevant fields
Academic Committee may require bridging courses depending on prior background
Previous studies evaluated (3 points)
Academic grades from bachelor’s and master’s assessed (up to 3 points)
Statement of interest evaluated (1 point)
Language proficiency (e.g. English, German, French) considered (1 point)
Research funding or grants evaluated (1 point)
CV including professional or institutional experience assessed (1 point)

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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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