Overview
Key facts
This Engineering and Public Policy programme from Instituto Superior Técnico focuses on networked infrastructures and offers specializations in telecom policy and energy policy.
Objectives
The PhD Program in Engineering and Public Policy trains experts in designing policies that support the development of the telecom and energy sectors. Relevant international policy issues include the regulatory regimes applying to these sectors, the need for universal service, and the emergent challenges arising from the widespread use of both sensor and social networks.
Employment
Graduates in Engineering and Public Policy find exciting job opportunities as leaders of multidisciplinary teams that take upon technology related projects where knowledge of how markets work are a plus. Typically, 1/3 of the graduates go to academia, 1/3 to the industry and consulting companies and 1/3 hold governmental related appointments.
Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- Advanced Topics in Microeconomics
- Decision Analysis Models and Applications
- Science Dissemination and Teaching Skills
- Optimization and Applications
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadlines:
- 12th of July
- 16th of September
Language
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Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology Public Policy View 26 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in PortugalAcademic 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.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Lisbon
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Funding
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