Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona

What you'll study

Content varies by chosen doctoral programme and research line. Individual programmes list specific lines of research, thesis supervisors and research activities on their first web page. Examples of programme titles available at UAB include Art History and Musicology; Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine; Economics, Management and Organization (Business Economics); Neurosciences; Computer Science; and many others across the five areas.

Entry requirements

Admissions procedures, calendars and entry criteria are set per programme. Prospective students should contact the relevant PhD programme directly; contact details and general information (including admissions procedure and calendar) appear on each programme's initial webpage.

Career prospects

Each PhD programme provides information on career options specific to its field. Programme pages summarise likely professional pathways related to the discipline and research profile; students should consult the relevant programme for realistic, field-specific outcomes.

Scholarships & funding angle

The UAB page notes institutional support for researchers via the HR Excellence in Research distinction. Details about scholarships, funding opportunities, enrolment and quality assurance are provided on each programme's web page; applicants are advised to review those pages and contact programme administrators for precise funding information.