Doctoral program in Chemical Process Engineering 36 months PHD Program By Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC) |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

2,001 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Engineering - ChemicalMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The doctoral programme in Chemical Process Engineering was created officially in 1986 within the Department of Chemical Engineering at the UPC. In thirty years, around 160 doctoral degrees have been awarded. Most graduates have joined the business sector, universities or research centres. The industrial applicability of the programme, which is aimed essentially at the development of innovative technologies and methods, has been a priority. The doctoral theses completed in this programme are characterised by innovation and originality, technological relevance and application in the areas of industrial production and environmental protection. The two main fields of action are the design, improvement, simulation and optimisation of operations and processes; and the analysis and reduction of all aspects of risk and environmental impact, including serious accidents, emissions and waste.In 2004, the programme obtained the Quality Award from the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science (MCD2004-00410). It held this award without interruption until 2010. From 2011 to 2013 (the date of the last call), the programme held the Excellence Award (MEE2011-0313). The programme’s approach and experience have made it very attractive for students of other Catalan (30% in the last 5 years), Spanish (20% in the last 5 years) and American (35% in the last 5 years) universities. Currently, the research developed in the programme is supported by five research groups, all of which have intense international activity. Four of them are recognised as consolidated groups by the Government of Catalonia and one as an emerging group. Research is carried out within European projects, funded by the state and regional governments, and projects for companies.The work undertaken on the programme is of a scientific, academic and professional nature and of great interest. The chemical industry is of great importance to the Spanish economy and current society. Furthermore, 40% of the Spanish chemical industry is located in Catalonia (2008).Scientific and academic aspects are reflected in the scientific results that have been achieved (publications and awards, among others) since the doctoral programme was first introduced. The professional interest of the programme is reflected in the fact that graduates have been recruited for positions of responsibility.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The doctoral programme in Chemical Process Engineering was created officially in 1986 within the Department of Chemical Engineering at the UPC. In thirty years, around 160 doctoral degrees have been awarded. Most graduates have joined the business sector, universities or research centres. The industrial applicability of the programme, which is aimed essentially at the development of innovative technologies and methods, has been a priority. The doctoral theses completed in this programme are characterised by innovation and originality, technological relevance and application in the areas of industrial production and environmental protection. The two main fields of action are the design, improvement, simulation and optimisation of operations and processes; and the analysis and reduction of all aspects of risk and environmental impact, including serious accidents, emissions and waste.In 2004, the programme obtained the Quality Award from the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science (MCD2004-00410). It held this award without interruption until 2010. From 2011 to 2013 (the date of the last call), the programme held the Excellence Award (MEE2011-0313). The programme’s approach and experience have made it very attractive for students of other Catalan (30% in the last 5 years), Spanish (20% in the last 5 years) and American (35% in the last 5 years) universities. Currently, the research developed in the programme is supported by five research groups, all of which have intense international activity. Four of them are recognised as consolidated groups by the Government of Catalonia and one as an emerging group. Research is carried out within European projects, funded by the state and regional governments, and projects for companies.The work undertaken on the programme is of a scientific, academic and professional nature and of great interest. The chemical industry is of great importance to the Spanish economy and current society. Furthermore, 40% of the Spanish chemical industry is located in Catalonia (2008).Scientific and academic aspects are reflected in the scientific results that have been achieved (publications and awards, among others) since the doctoral programme was first introduced. The professional interest of the programme is reflected in the fact that graduates have been recruited for positions of responsibility.

Admission Requirements

160+
5.5+
59+
72+

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 (Royal Decree 43/2015, of 2 February(open in new window))

In addition, the following may apply:

  • Holders of an official degree awarded by a university in Spain or any other country in the European Higher Education Area, pursuant to the provisions of Article 16 of Royal Decree 1393/2007, of 29 October, which establishes official university course regulations, who have completed a minimum of 300 ECTS credits on official university degrees, of which at least 60 must be at the master's degree level.
  • Holders of an official Spanish bachelor’s degree comprising at least 300 credits, as provided for by EU regulations. Holder of degrees of this kind must complete bridging courses unless the curriculum of the bachelor’s degree in question included research training credits equivalent in value to those which would be earned on a master's degree.
  • Holders of an official university qualification who, having passed the entrance examination for specialised medical training, have completed at least two years of a training course leading to an official degree in a health-sciences specialisation.
  • Holders of a degree issued under a foreign education system. In these cases, homologation is not required, but the UPC must verify that the degree certifies a level of training equivalent to an official Spanish master's degree and qualifies the holder for admission to doctoral studies in the country where it was issued. Admission on this basis does not imply homologation of the foreign degree or its recognition for any purpose other than admission to doctoral studies.
  • Holders of a Spanish doctoral qualification issued under previous university regulations.
  • Note 1: Doctoral studies entrance regulations for holders of an undergraduate degree awarded before the introduction of the EHEA (CG 47/02 2014)

3 Years
Sep

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

Tuition fees

Domestic
2,001 EUR
International
2,001 EUR

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