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Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2026. Apply before Sep 2026.
Overview
The PhD Programme in Electrical Engineering at Universidade de Aveiro equips researchers and professionals with the tools to contribute to global innovation in fields such as smart infrastructure, clean energy systems, and resilient digital platforms.
Educational Opportunity
Anchored in internationally recognized research units — Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT) and Instituto de Engenharia Electrónica e Telemática de Aveiro (IEETA) — the program offers specialization in areas including wireless communication, embedded systems, signal processing, control, robotics, and automation. It fosters technological innovation and supports higher education and technology education that address complex societal challenges. Key focus areas include the development of clean energy solutions, smart city systems, sustainable infrastructure, and ICT infrastructure, as well as advanced automation and manufacturing innovation for digital industries.
Visit the programme website for more information
The program is entirely taught in English and welcomes candidates from all over the world. It is structured to accommodate both academic and industry-based students, with coursework scheduled on Fridays. The first year delivers comprehensive and state-of-the-art learning environment across electrical engineering and digital systems. Subsequent years are dedicated to research.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Seminar
- Thesis Preparation
- Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering
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: 4,480 AUD / year (≈ 2,750 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA: 4,480 AUD / year (≈ 2,750 EUR / year)
Living costs
Aveiro, Portugal: 815-1,466 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are available. See the programme website for full details.