Overview

General objectives:

The Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics programme at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is designed to produce quality doctoral theses in the areas covered by the collaborating research groups. These include topics relating to the generation of earthquakes and the propagation and attenuation of earthquake waves, as well as the effects they have on structures and how to mitigate them.

Specific objectives:

The development and evolution of the doctoral programme towards the priorities of national, European and international research plans to serve society have led to specialisation in the prediction, assessment and management of earthquake risk, in areas characterised by their high vulnerability (areas that do not necessarily have significant seismic hazard but where the construction types are extremely vulnerable), and areas where the risk is due to the high hazard.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geophysics and Earthquake Engineering

Inelastic attenuation

Climatology

Dissipadors of energy

Land physics

Numerical modeling of buildings and constructions

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

Environmental Engineering Structural Engineering

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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

Entrance qualification

Academic transcript of your previous studies

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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