Overview

The Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies course at Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon is part of an interdisciplinary network focusing on the environmental and social sciences, and works in partnership with the University of East Anglia, UK, a leading international institution in these fields. It draws on the expertise of teachers and scientific researchers from the three state universities in Lisbon, all with acknowledged records of academic publication in the areas of climate change and sustainable development.

Key facts

This PhD is a three-year programme and includes an advanced interdisciplinary training course combining the physical, natural, social and human sciences in the first and second semesters. The target audience is diverse. It includes environmental, planning and energy professionals, amongst others, as well as students interested in pursuing an academic career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainability Sciences and Climate Change Seminar

Climate Change Science

Environmental Sociology and Communication

Earth and Oceanic Systems

Economy, Regulation and Markets

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology Sustainable Development View 4 other PhDs in Sustainable Development in Portugal

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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 a master's degree or equivalent in the areas of social sciences and humanities, physical and natural sciences, and engineering;

Holders of a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with a particularly relevant academic, scientific, or professional curriculum recognized by the Doctoral Scientific Committee as demonstrating capacity for qualification for the doctoral degree;

Holders of an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum recognized by the Doctoral Scientific Committee as demonstrating capacity for qualification for the doctoral degree.

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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

2750 EUR / year

≈ 2750 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2750 EUR / year

≈ 2750 EUR / year

Additional Details

2nd and 3rd years – the amount may be different among associated the schools.

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal

630 - 1123 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.