Overview

Thermal Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia aims to provide basic training in subjects that constitute the scientific and technical support for research, development and innovation in the field of thermal mechanical engineering.

The aim is also to provide operational scientific principles that enable correct resolution and a rational basis for design and construction problems in equipment for the generation, transfer and/or recovery of thermal energy from any source of industrial application. The core of knowledge is formed by thermodynamic concepts and the creation of models of heat transfer and mass phenomena.

Students at Thermal Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia will:

gain solid training in basic subjects focused on mathematical formulation, numerical resolution and experimental validation of basic phenomena of fluid dynamics and heat and mass transfer.

gain a systematic understanding of the field of study and a mastery of the research skills and methods related to the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Refrigeration (compressors, vapor compression refrigeration systems, absorption refrigeration systems, etc.)

Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC)

Active and passive solar systems (high efficiency solar collectors using transparent insulating material, multifunctional glass façades, high temperature solar furnaces, etc.)

Heat exchangers (double tube, shell-and-tube, condensers, evaporators, compact heat exchangers, refrigeration towers, boilers, etc.)

Thermal heat storage systems (using liquids or phase change materials)

Aerogenerators or wind motors

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

Mechanical Engineering View 3 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering 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

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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