Overview

The PhD Program in Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies from Instituto Superior Técnico has a duration of 4 years and includes a 1-year advanced interdisciplinary training course in the first and second semesters, combining the physical, natural, social and human sciences. It draws on the expertise of teachers and scientists’ researchers from the two-state universities in Lisbon, all of whom have acknowledged records of academic publication in the areas of climate change and sustainable development.

Features

Following the advanced training course offered in the first year, students enroll in one of the schools of the two Portuguese universities to carry out the necessary research to obtain a doctoral degree. Instituto Superior Técnico has welcomed students who intend to continue their studies in the areas of engineering.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Optional course on the following areas: social sciences, environmental sciences or environmental technologies ;

Seminar on the science of sustainability and climate change

History, environment and development;

Earth systems;

Theory and praxis of sustainable development

Science of climate change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-12 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Climate Studies & Meteorology Sustainable Development

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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

Holders of an Undergraduate Degree and Master’s Degree may apply for this training doctoral programme by obtaining a pass in an advanced study course, that grants a total of credits between 30 and 60 ECTS, followed by advanced research, development and innovation work, leading to a dissertation (PhD thesis). In all it has a 3 year duration.

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Tuition Fee

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International

2750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

2750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Lisbon

630 - 1123 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies.

Available Scholarships

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