Overview

This Mathematics programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona focuses on training researchers in a broad range of mathematical disciplines, supported by a department with strong national and international recognition. It enables the development of original and high-quality research contributing to scientific knowledge, often resulting in publications in high-impact journals.

Key Facts

The academic environment brings together an international community of students and established research groups, offering opportunities to work across areas such as geometry, analysis, algebra, and applied mathematics. Candidates engage with both theoretical and practical problems, preparing for roles in academia, industry, and interdisciplinary research settings.

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 research development, monitoring progress, facilitating engagement with academic activities, and supporting thesis preparation and completion, with possibilities for collaboration across disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Differential Geometry
Algebraic and Arithmetic Geometry
Algebraic Topology
Applied and Collaborative Mathematics
Complex and Harmonic Analysis
Dynamical Systems
Partial Differential Equations
Ring Theory
Statistical Modelling and Stochastic Processes
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

Mathematics View 3 other PhDs in Mathematics 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

Prior contact with a researcher and confirmed thesis supervisor required
Submission of a detailed CV including undergraduate and master’s academic records
Letter of acceptance from the thesis supervisor required
If supervisor is external, details of the supervisor and acceptance from a programme tutor required
Submission of a research project summary aligned with programme research lines (may be provided after admission)
Recommendation letters may be requested
Interview may be conducted to assess academic background and master’s research work

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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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Scholarships Information

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