Overview

The Population Sciences course at Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon acknowledges that studying population and the causes and consequences of demographic events calls upon and contributes to various scientific areas.

Objectives

The main objective of this course is to fill the void in Portugal in 3rd cycle training in Population Sciences and thus promote the development of skills and knowledge necessary for positions, whether public or private, that require advanced training in this area. Being a 3rd cycle of studies, it fundamentally aims to promote highly specialized training and research in this area.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Population Sciences: concepts, models, and thought

Demography: population measures and dynamics

Data and research methods in Population Sciences

Quantitative methods applied to Population Sciences

Qualitative methods applied to Population Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Health Sciences

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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;

Holders of a bachelor’s degree, with a particularly relevant academic or scientific curriculum 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 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

2500 EUR / year

≈ 2500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2500 EUR / year

≈ 2500 EUR / year

Additional Details

2nd, 3rd and 4th years - 1200€

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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Scholarships Information

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