Overview

Migration is a phenomenon of increasing relevance in the current world scenario with demographic, economic, social and political implications.

Migration is a field of research characterized by multidisciplinary approaches, being a clear advantage for researchers working in this area to diversify training, in a framework that proposes, at the same time, specialization and multidisciplinary sharing.

Objectives

The Migration Studies course at Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon aims to provide postgraduate training, at an advanced level, in theoretical and methodological issues associated with the theme of migration and the social processes of human mobility, crossing different and multiple perspectives from different domains that make up the universe of social sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thematic Seminar in Migrations

Research Seminar

Advanced Theoretical Training Modules in Migration

Research Project

Thesis Elaboration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-17 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Sociology

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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 Social Sciences or related fields, with a minimum grade of Good;

Holders of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a particularly relevant academic or scientific curriculum in Social Sciences or related fields that is recognised by the Scientific Committee of the PhD as demonstrating the capacity to undertake this PhD programme;

Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum in Social Sciences or related fields that is recognised by the Scientific Committee of the PhD as demonstrating the capacity to undertake this PhD programme.

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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, 3rd and 4th years - 1500€

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.

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