Overview

The Sustainability Science (REASOn - Resources, Food and Society) course at Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon focuses on the dimension of food production and consumption as a central vector of the challenges facing sustainability, recognizing that understanding food systems and acting on the global food system are fundamental instruments for sustainable development and require research on the interactions between ecology and socioeconomics.

Objectives

The aim of this PhD programme is to promote advanced training of excellence and international competitiveness, integrating solid and up-to-date knowledge across the board for sustainable development.

The Study Cycle is geared towards equipping human resources with the tools to understand and respond to current and future challenges to sustainability, resulting from an understanding of the interactions between global, natural, social, and human systems, in order to develop new solutions and innovative policies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Security and Global Dynamics

Social Practices, Food and Health

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Use of Resources - Water and Soil

Sustainable Development Value Chains and Territories

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Sustainable Development View 5 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 legal equivalent in any field of knowledge;

Holders of a bachelor's degree or legal equivalent, holders of an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum of relevance that is recognized as attesting to the ability to carry out this cycle of studies;
Holders of an academic, scientific and professional curriculum that is recognized as attesting to the ability to carry out this cycle of studies.

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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 - 1750€

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.