Overview

At Applied Mathematics from Polytechnic University of Catalonia a doctoral thesis is understood to be research work that contains original contributions that are apt to be published in the peer-reviewed communication channels that exist for disseminating quality scientific output.

The programme has an interdisciplinary nature in the sense that research into both the more theoretical aspects of mathematics and research aimed at solving problems related to technology are welcomed. In fact, the programme has as another of its objective to provide advanced mathematical training and education to graduates from other disciplines.

Students at Applied Mathematics from Polytechnic University of Catalonia will have acquired the following competencies, which are needed to carry out quality research:

A systematic understanding of the field of study and a mastery of the research skills and methods related to the field.

An ability to conceive, design or create, put into practice and adopt a substantial process of research or creation.

An ability to contribute to pushing back the frontiers of knowledge through original research.

A capacity for critical analysis and an ability to assess and summarise new and complex ideas.

An ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general as regards their fields of knowledge in the manner and languages that are typical of the international scientific community to which they belong.

An ability to foster scientific, technological, social, artistic and cultural progress in academic and professional contexts within a knowledge-based society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Algebra and geometry

Discrete and algorithmic mathematics

Modelling in engineering and biomedical sciences

Differential equations

Scientific computing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Deadline: 30 September

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Spanish, Partially taught in Catalan

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Applied Mathematics

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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a Spanish bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a Spanish master’s degree or equivalent, provided they have completed a minimum of 300 ECTS credits on the two degrees

Entrance qualification.

If your entrance qualification was issued by a foreign institution, a letter from your home university stating that your qualification qualifies you for admission to doctoral studies in that country.

CV with references to your research and publications.

Proof of any grants or financial aid obtained.

Academic transcript from the applicant’s undergraduate and master’s programmes

Motivation letter and/or personal interview

Two letters of recommendation from professors/researchers

Tuition Fee

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International

667 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2001 EUR for the full programme during 36 months.
EU/EEA

667 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2001 EUR for the full programme during 36 months.

Living costs for Barcelona

770 - 1360 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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