Overview

The Construction Engineering programme at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is designed to train professionals who can conceive, design, calculate and construct safe, durable, functional and aesthetic structures, using traditional and new materials, and to assess and maintain existing structures, including those that form part of historical heritage.

Students at Construction Engineering from theh Polytechnic University of Catalonia will:

gain solid training in efficient management of projects and works, with a focus on technological, construction, economic, environmental, sustainable development and life-cycle aspects.

get high-level scientific and technical training in the fields of structural and construction engineering.

generate new knowledge, propose new research paths and study unresolved problems regarding new materials, the resistant and functional behaviour of structures, new structural forms, new calculation and experimental methods, new construction systems and new ways of considering the relations between the natural and built environment.

communicate and transmit their knowledge and research by writing scientific documents such as journal articles and conference papers.

demonstrate their capacity to understand the field of study in which they are involved and their ability to conceive, design and execute high-quality research, with the possibility of expanding the frontiers of knowledge and incorporating this knowledge into the production sector through research and development departments of construction companies and civil engineering consultancies.

Programme Structure

The programme is divided into three research lines:

Structural technology
Construction materials
Research and innovation on industrial construction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

students can apply during the entire academic year

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Spanish, Partially taught in Catalan

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 3 other PhDs in Civil Engineering & Construction in Spain

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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

Applicants must hold a Spanish bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a Spanish master’s degree or equivalent, provided they have completed a minimum of 300 ECTS credits on the two degrees.

If your entrance qualification was issued by a foreign institution, a letter from your home university stating that your qualification qualifies you for admission to doctoral studies in that country.

CV with references to your research and publications.

Proof of any grants or financial aid obtained.

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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

635 EUR / year

≈ 635 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

635 EUR / year

≈ 635 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 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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