Key Facts
With a duration of three years and 180 ECTS, this program prepares PhD students for leadership roles in academic institutions, the industrial sector, and governmental bodies. It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation in problem-solving, and the production of research with a positive impact on society.
The Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering is also committed to addressing current societal challenges, notably the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including ensuring access to clean water and sanitation, the sustainable industrialization of the construction sector, issues arising from climate change, energy consumption reduction, promotion of the circular economy, as well as sustainability and digitalization challenges.
Faculty members from the Department of Civil Engineering are integrated into the CERIS research unit, rated as Excellent by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, where knowledge is generated in a creative and innovative environment in which students actively engage and benefit.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Advanced Studies in Civil Engineering
- Structural Monitoring and Observation
- Entrepreneurship
- Seminar of Research Project
- Thesis
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
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 (Non-residents): 4,428 AUD / year ≈ 2,750 EUR / year
- 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.
