Overview

About the programme

The Signal Theory and Communications Department (TSC) has offered a doctoral programme focusing on scientific training in the following fields:

Communications with physical and radio support

The study of phenomena associated with the generation, propagation and radiation of electromagnetic signals at frequencies ranging from RF/microwave to optical wavelengths

Basic techniques for signal processing and their applications in communications, voice, and image processing

Telecommunication systems and networks

The fields of research covered in the Signal Theory and Communications programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia often involve participation and leadership from thematic networks and European projects with large numbers of national and international partners.

These collaborations always involve, directly or indirectly, candidates in this doctoral programme, as the research that they conduct is integrated into these projects. The programme has repeatedly been given internationality and quality awards by both the Spanish and Catalan governments.

Programme Structure

Research lines:

Array and Multichannel Processing

Antennas and Wireless Systems Laboratory

Control, Monitoring and Communications

Electromagnetic and Photonic Engeering

Optical Communications

Image and Video Processing

Mobile Communication

Audio Visual Technologies

Laboratory of RF & microwave systems, devices and materials

Remote Sensing Lab

Signal Processing and Communications

UAS and CoRa Radio communications

Speech Processing

Wireless Communications Technologies

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

Electrical Engineering Communications Engineering View 5 other PhDs in Electrical 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

Ideal applicants are holders of master’s degrees in Information and Communication Technologies, and preferably Telecommunications Engineering. However, the multidisciplinary nature of some of the Department’s research groups makes it desirable to consider admitting candidates with other degrees in the fields of physics, computing, biology and computational linguistics.

In addition to this academic profile, certain characteristics are considered important for applicants to have, including interest in the research projects being carried out in the Department, having critical and analytical abilities, having initiative, being consistent and persistent in their work and being able to work in a team.

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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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