Overview
About the Programme
The Aerospace Science and Technology programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia covers the fundamentals of theory and practice, as well as methodology, and provides general training in research techniques, all with the aim of producing original, high-quality research papers (doctoral theses) in the fields indicated. Students learn about the most relevant scientific and technical advances in these fields, the scientific and technical methods used by research teams to achieve them, and technological and industrial applications related to these developments. Students gain advanced knowledge and skills in aerospace science and technology and the preparation required to undertake research, development and innovation activities in this area.
The doctoral programme in Aerospace Science and Technology cuts across several research areas recognised as priorities at the UPC: science, civil engineering, ICT engineering and industrial engineering. Aerospace research and development generates high added value, and research in this area has a wide range of applications in other fields. In a knowledge society, a doctoral programme in aerospace science and technology is therefore a tool for continuous development. Companies in the aerospace sector are increasingly seeking to recruit staff with doctoral level training to sustain the continuous innovation needed in this highly competitive sector. Graduates of the UPC doctoral programme in Aerospace Science and Technology have an essential role to play as drivers of innovation and in supporting socio-economic development.
Programme Structure
The contents to be developed by the program are mainly in the fields of the aeronautics, scientific instrumentation and spatial missions, remote perception techniques, and its scientific and technological applications.
For this purpose, the formation will cover:
- The knowledge of the more relevant scientific and/or technical advances achieved by the research teams in the mentioned fields.
- The scientific and technologic methodology used for its achievement.
- The technological and industrial applications derived from the basic scientific knowledge.
- This background will allow the Ph.D. student to conduct further research, development and innovation activities.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadline: 30 September
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 14 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in SpainAcademic 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.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The applicants considered most suitable for admission are those who have completed a master's degree in Aerospace Science and Technology, or a master's degree related to the scientific field of the programme. Master’s degrees in aeronautical engineering or in the area of space physics are considered particularly suitable.
- University graduates who have significant research experience or a specialisation in one of the scientific fields of the programme and a basic knowledge of aspects of air navigation may also be considered for admission.
- Foreign non-Spanish speaking students must have an advanced level of English that enables them to conduct research work, participate in presentations, follow courses, and write their doctoral thesis and associated reports in correct English
Tuition Fee
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International
667 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2001 EUR for the full programme during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
667 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2001 EUR for the full programme during 36 months.
Living costs for Barcelona
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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