Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026
Language
English
Credits
210 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
Disciplines
Botany
Overview
Plant Sciences - Plants for Life from Universidade Nova de Lisboa innovative training is unique in the country, representing an opportune and highly valuable input to increase the competitiveness and innovation ability in an area of crucial importance for the sustainable development and future of human society.
Overcoming these limitations through the generation of better food, feed and energy crops, while ensuring sustainability and environmental health, is one of the contemporary challenges for plant scientists.
Students at Plant Sciences - Plants for Life from Universidade Nova de Lisboa will be able to address key biological questions related to:
- plant growth and development,
- plant responses to environmental stress
- the improvement of crop varieties and plant products.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Plant Cell and Developmental Biology
- Plant Metabolic Regulation
- Eco-Physiology and Plant Interactions
- Modern Strategies in Crop Breeding
- Plant Biotechnology for Sustainability and Global Economy
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
- Holding a Masters degree or legal equivalent;
- Holding a Bachelor’s degree with a relevant academic or scientific curriculum recognized by the Scientific Commission of the Doctoral Program and approved by the Scientific Council of ITQB NOVA, as attesting the capacity to carry out the Program
- Holding an academic, scientific or professional curriculum recognized by the Scientific Commission of the Doctoral Program and approved by the Scientific Council as attesting the capacity to carry out the Program.
- All candidates must be fluent in English.
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: 4,450 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: 4,450 AUD / year ≈ 2,750 EUR / year
Living costs
Lisbon, Portugal — 1,019-1,817 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
