Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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The Doctorado cycle at Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria comprises official PhD programmes aimed at training researchers in advanced investigative techniques across a range of disciplines. It suits students committed to producing an original doctoral thesis and pursuing research or academic careers in one of the areas offered.

What you'll study

Doctoral candidates undertake supervised, original research leading to a doctoral thesis. The university’s portfolio includes specialised PhD programmes in a variety of domains, for example:

  • Estudios Lingüísticos y Literarios en sus Contextos Socioculturales
  • Investigación Aplicada a las Ciencias Sanitarias
  • Turismo, Economía y Gestión
  • Islas Atlánticas: Historia, Patrimonio y Marco Jurídico Institucional
  • Ingenierías Química, Mecánica y de Fabricación
  • Oceanografía y Cambio Global
  • Sanidad Animal y Seguridad Alimentaria
  • Tecnologías de Telecomunicación e Ingeniería Computacional
  • Territorio y Sociedad. Evolución Histórica de un Espacio Tricontinental (África, América y Europa)
  • Acuicultura Sostenible y Ecosistemas Marinos
  • Empresa, Internet y Tecnologías de las Comunicaciones
  • Investigación en Biomedicina
  • Calidad Ambiental y Recursos Naturales
  • Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales
  • Ciencias de la Educación

Entry requirements

Specific admission criteria, enrolment procedures and the study plans for each doctoral programme are published and managed by the Escuela de Doctorado. Prospective applicants should consult the School of Doctorate portal or contact the student information service for programme-specific requirements and application steps.

Career prospects

Completion of a doctoral thesis prepares graduates for research-focused roles in academia, research institutions and specialist professional positions related to their doctoral field. Exact career trajectories depend on the chosen programme and research topic.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Information on funding opportunities, scholarships and other support for doctoral candidates is available through the Escuela de Doctorado and the university’s student information services; applicants should review those resources when planning their PhD funding strategy.