PhD in Materials Science and Engineering Program By Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG) |Top Universities

Program overview

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering, emerges in October 2021 as a research postgraduate degree with the aim of training highly trained researchers, professors and professionals in the knowledge of conventional materials, for the research and development of new materials. The program has a flexible curriculum, which allows diversifying the training of human resources in different basic and applied scientific, technological and management specialties in polymer science and engineering, surface engineering, tribology, construction materials, hybrid materials, as well as the simulation and modeling of its manufacturing processes and final characteristics, according to international criteria of academic quality. This program is outlined to be able to enter the National Postgraduate Quality Program (PNPC) which will become the National Postgraduate System (SNP). In this sense, the Lines of Generation and Application of Knowledge (LGAC) of the postgraduate course are related to the Strategic National Problems (ProNacEs): Water, Housing and Toxic Agents and Polluting Processes.
The duration of this academic program is eight semesters (four years). There are four LGACs: Polymer Technology, Surface Engineering and Tribology, Modeling and Simulation, as well as Complex Materials and Ceramics. The degree is obtained through the presentation and defense of a thesis obtained from a product of an original research work.
The income is semi-annual, starting its operation in the 2022-A cycle. The cost of tuition is 3 Units of Measurement and Updating (UMA) per semester for national students and 5 UMA's for foreign students.

Program overview

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering, emerges in October 2021 as a research postgraduate degree with the aim of training highly trained researchers, professors and professionals in the knowledge of conventional materials, for the research and development of new materials. The program has a flexible curriculum, which allows diversifying the training of human resources in different basic and applied scientific, technological and management specialties in polymer science and engineering, surface engineering, tribology, construction materials, hybrid materials, as well as the simulation and modeling of its manufacturing processes and final characteristics, according to international criteria of academic quality. This program is outlined to be able to enter the National Postgraduate Quality Program (PNPC) which will become the National Postgraduate System (SNP). In this sense, the Lines of Generation and Application of Knowledge (LGAC) of the postgraduate course are related to the Strategic National Problems (ProNacEs): Water, Housing and Toxic Agents and Polluting Processes.
The duration of this academic program is eight semesters (four years). There are four LGACs: Polymer Technology, Surface Engineering and Tribology, Modeling and Simulation, as well as Complex Materials and Ceramics. The degree is obtained through the presentation and defense of a thesis obtained from a product of an original research work.
The income is semi-annual, starting its operation in the 2022-A cycle. The cost of tuition is 3 Units of Measurement and Updating (UMA) per semester for national students and 5 UMA's for foreign students.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

IELTS

4+

PTE Academic

43+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

140+

TOEFL

42+

Have a degree, or a master's degree examination certificate related to the postgraduate curricular program in the opinion of the Academic Board.
Certificate of professional studies that demonstrates having accredited the master's degree with a minimum average of eighty, with an original certificate or equivalent document.

For foreigners, if the grading scale of the master's degree is not over 100, the letter of equivalence of the general average will be necessary.

Demonstrate at least level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in the English language or its equivalent.
Statement of reasons letter.
Confidential letter of recommendation from a recognized professor and/or researcher.
Pass the admission exam designated by the postgraduate academic board.
Interview with the Academic Board.
Cover the corresponding tariffs.
Those additional that are established in the call.
Foreign applicants must comply with all of the above, demonstrate command of the Spanish language and present the corresponding immigration authorization.

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

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