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Key information
- Duration: Full-time – 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027; Apply before Sep 2027
Overview
Universidade de Aveiro offers the Telecommunications Doctors programme.
Key facts
The Programme aims to train highly qualified professionals capable of playing an important role in research, teaching, entrepreneurship and leadership in Telecommunications and, more generally, in the Information and Communication Society.
Pursuing a PhD in Telecommunications is not only an investment in advanced knowledge, but also a powerful commitment to shaping a more connected, sustainable, and innovative future. Research in telecommunications goes beyond the acquisition of a fundamental understanding of Information Communication Technology: it stands at the forefront of transformative change. Our program empowers researchers to lead developments in ICT infrastructure, broadband access, mobile networks, optical networks, and inclusive innovation, driving forward environmentally sound technologies and clean industrial processes. By fostering innovation systems and supporting industrial diversification, PhD candidates contribute to industrial growth, the digitalization of Industry 4.0, and accessible communication networks, amongst many other types of environments.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Mobile Communication Systems
- Optical Communications
- Communication Networks
- Digital Communication Systems
- Electromagnetic Engineering
- Information Theory
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
Non-residents: 4,428 AUD / year ≈ 2,750 EUR / year
EU/EEA
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.