Overview

About the Programme

This perspective is taken from a holistic standpoint to include all environmental aspects, from the harvesting raw materials to their disposal once they have become waste and all of the stages involved in their physiochemical transformations. Using this framework, the doctoral programme in Natural Resources and Environment proposes a series of lines of research that, for the 17 years that it has existed, has fostered greater awareness of environmental conservation in the use of natural resources.

The objective of the Natural Resources and Environment programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia is to provide advanced education and training in the aspects pertaining to research into the utilisation of natural resources and its impact on the environment.

Programme Structure

Research lines:

Biological Treatment of Gaseous Pollutants

Sustainable Mining

Communication Circuits and Systems

Natural Resources

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 Economics & Policy Natural Resource Management Environmental 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

The most appropriate education for applicants to this programme to have will soon include bachelor’s studies in the sciences and technologies and master’s studies in Natural Resources Engineering or another master’s programme in the same scientific field

In addition to having this educational background, certain personal characteristics are considered important, such as interest in the research projects being carried out in the programme, critical and analytical skills, having initiative, being consistent and persistent with work, being able to work in a team, and having suitable oral and written communication skills

CV of academic, professional and research activities, and portfolio designs.

References to research projects completed and publications.

Pre-proposal of the subject of the thesis (description, aims, methodology, point of view and bibliography). Maximum of five pages.

Report by a lecturer backing the applicant.

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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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Available Scholarships

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