Doctor of Science in Engineering Program By Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG) |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Engineering sciences are fundamental in the development of any society, since they are the set of structured knowledge and research that seeks innovation, creation, development and improvement of techniques and tools to satisfy various problems. Transforming knowledge and research into something practical and useful.
In this sense, the Doctorate in Engineering Sciences seeks the training of human resources capable of formulating high-quality research projects, in areas such as: (i) automation and control; (ii) applied physics; (iii) industrial engineering; (iv) computer science; (v) chemical sciences; and (vi) environmental sciences. In order to generate an impact on social, economic and sustainable development at a regional, national and international level.
For this reason, the Doctorate in Engineering Sciences focuses on the generation of social awareness of students in their environment, as well as advances in the frontier of knowledge and the development of theoretical-methodological approaches and perspectives that generate innovation that has a positive impact. positively in their field of action.
The Doctorate of Science in Engineering is a program based on scientific and technological research, in a school-based modality and with full-time dedication. The Doctorate in Engineering Science program will last 8 (eight) school cycles. The maximum period to obtain the degree will be that established by the General Postgraduate Regulations of the University of Guadalajara, once the duration of the program completed has concluded.
The Graduate Program of the Doctorate in Sciences in Engineering offers two Lines of Generation and Application of Knowledge (LGAC):

Advanced materials and environmental technologies.
Applied technology.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Engineering sciences are fundamental in the development of any society, since they are the set of structured knowledge and research that seeks innovation, creation, development and improvement of techniques and tools to satisfy various problems. Transforming knowledge and research into something practical and useful.
In this sense, the Doctorate in Engineering Sciences seeks the training of human resources capable of formulating high-quality research projects, in areas such as: (i) automation and control; (ii) applied physics; (iii) industrial engineering; (iv) computer science; (v) chemical sciences; and (vi) environmental sciences. In order to generate an impact on social, economic and sustainable development at a regional, national and international level.
For this reason, the Doctorate in Engineering Sciences focuses on the generation of social awareness of students in their environment, as well as advances in the frontier of knowledge and the development of theoretical-methodological approaches and perspectives that generate innovation that has a positive impact. positively in their field of action.
The Doctorate of Science in Engineering is a program based on scientific and technological research, in a school-based modality and with full-time dedication. The Doctorate in Engineering Science program will last 8 (eight) school cycles. The maximum period to obtain the degree will be that established by the General Postgraduate Regulations of the University of Guadalajara, once the duration of the program completed has concluded.
The Graduate Program of the Doctorate in Sciences in Engineering offers two Lines of Generation and Application of Knowledge (LGAC):

Advanced materials and environmental technologies.
Applied technology.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

TOEFL

42+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

140+

IELTS

4+

PTE Academic

43+

Have a master's degree or certification certificate in a discipline related to the program, the affinity will be evaluated by the Academic Board of the program.
Minimum average of 80 (or its equivalent) endorsed with the master's certificate.
Demonstrate a minimum level of B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in the English language, or equivalent.
Submit the exam(s) that accredit their aptitude and knowledge to be able to pursue postgraduate studies according to the current call.
Hold an interview with the Academic Board of the doctorate in engineering sciences to explain the reasons for entering the program.
Present a research project according to the lines of generation and application of knowledge of the doctorate in engineering sciences.
Submit a letter explaining reasons addressed to the Academic Board to take the program.
Foreign applicants, whose mother tongue is not Spanish, must demonstrate adequate management of it, at the discretion of the Academic Board of the doctorate in engineering sciences.
Approve the other requirements published in the respective call.

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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