Universidad de Zaragoza

What you'll study

Content is research‑focused and tailored to each doctoral programme and macroarea. Programmes establish the research lines and formative activities for preparing a doctoral thesis, combining specific research training modules with transversal skills development. The Escuela de Doctorado currently lists programmes across Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, Social & Legal Sciences, and Engineering & Architecture (for example: Filosofía; Matemáticas y Estadística; Medicina; Derecho; Ingeniería Mecánica, among many others).

Entry requirements

Admission and programme design follow the University of Zaragoza’s general directives for official doctoral studies and comply with national verification and regional authorisation procedures. Teaching staff attached to doctoral programmes must hold the doctoral degree; however, externally‑qualified professionals may participate in specific activities by virtue of relevant expertise. Programmes are subject to the university’s quality assurance processes and must be verified by the Consejo de Universidades and authorised by the corresponding Autonomous Community in accordance with applicable legislation.

Career prospects

Graduates complete a research doctorate and develop competencies for academic careers, research positions in public or private R&D organisations, and specialist roles where high‑level research training is required. Specific career outcomes depend on the chosen programme and research field.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Programmes may benefit from agreements and collaborations with external centres and institutions which can be a channel for funded projects or research contracts. The Escuela de Doctorado publishes programme pages with information on annual doctoral programme grants and other aid options; candidates should consult the individual programme web pages for precise funding opportunities and scholarship calls.