Key information
- Duration: Full-time - 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027 - Apply before Sep 2027
Overview
The Chemical Engineering degree at Universidade de Aveiro provides:
- Systematic and in-depth understanding of the scientific and technological foundations of Chemical Engineering;
- Design, planning, and execution of original scientific research, with methodological rigor, ethical responsibility, and relevant impact;
- Development of new products, processes, and innovative technologies, promoting effective and sustainable production patterns for industry and society;
- Critical and creative capacity in analyzing, synthesizing, and communicating complex ideas;
- Engagement with the academic, scientific, business, and broader societal communities, contributing to technological and environmental progress, and economic growth.
The PDEQ prepares professionals to work in industrial and service sectors, public and private research and development centers, as well as in academic institutions. This doctoral program is divided in three main areas of specialization, namely:
Professional outcomes
The Doctoral Program in Chemical Engineering of the University of Aveiro aims to create higher level professionals specialized in the design, research and development and production of chemical, biochemical and biotechnological products and processes, with particular emphasis on those involving or deriving from materials and macromolecular or polymeric products (natural or synthetic), for industrial or consultancy firms, and public or private R & D bodies and laboratories.
Programme structure
Courses included
- Branch Biotechnology Engineering
- Branch Chemical Products and Processes Engineering
- Branch Materials and Macromolecular Products Engineering
- Thesis Project Preparation
Admission requirements
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 general documentation required in all calls is as follows:
- Identification Document or Citizen Card. Foreign applicants may present another identification document indicating their details, in particular their nationality.
- Qualifications certificate indicating the degree with which you are applying and respective final classification.
- The candidate holding a foreign qualification must fill out the application with an official declaration issued by the Higher Education Institution where they concluded the academic degree (final classification, evaluation scale used).
- Certificate of the courses the candidate has taken, as well as their classification and credits.
- Other documents that the candidate considers relevant to the assessment of their curricular merit.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International - International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents: 4,428 AUD / year (≈ 2,750 EUR / year).
- EU/EEA - European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. EU/EEA Nationals: 4,428 AUD / year (≈ 2,750 EUR / year).
Living costs
Aveiro, Portugal: 805-1,449 AUD / month.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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