Overview

The goal of the Ph.D. Program in Materials Science and Engineering at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is to provide students with a technological and research training that enables them to develop their competencies in Universities, research departments of public or private enterprises or technological centers.

Aims

Students will achieve a systematic understanding of some aspects of Materials Science and Engineering and a mastery of research skills and methods associated with that field of knowledge, e.g.:

The ability to conceive, design, implement and adopt a substantial research process with scholarly integrity
The ability to complete an original scientific or technological contribution, which stems from their research and expands the frontiers of knowledge in the field of Materials Science and Engineering. Ph.D. students are required to have made a scientific or technological contribution in a journal that is contained in the ISI, in order to be allowed to defend their Ph.D. thesis
The ability to carry out a critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas
The ability to communicate with peers, the academic community as a whole and with society at large about their areas of expertise

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Construction materials, corrosion and durability. Development of new materials for concrete and corrosion control
Surface treatments and adhesion: adhesives and paints
Electrochemical characterization of materials
Composite and multifunctional materials: processing; properties; interphases; multifunctional composites; nanocomposites and polymer blends (thermoplastics and thermosets)
Materials with electrical, magnetic, optical or thermal functionality. Manufacture of functional materials, study of the relationship between structure (at any length scale) and properties
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology. Synthesis and properties of new nanostructured and functional materials and their transformation processes applied to different industrial and scientific fields

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madrid, Spain

Disciplines

Materials Science View 4 other PhDs in Materials Science in Spain

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates for the Ph.D. program must hold a a Bachelor's and Master's degrees (or equivalent). The Master's degree should be in the fields of materials science and technology, industrial production, civil engineering and engineering for society, chemistry science and technology, or physics with a specialization in materials or related fields.

Academic transcript of previous degree (Bachelor's and Master’s degree or equivalent), including grades
Curriculum Vitae
Authorization of disclosure of educational and employment information
Ph.D. research proposal
Endorsement for thesis project

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

780 EUR / year

≈ 780 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

780 EUR / year

≈ 780 EUR / year

Living costs

Madrid

Spain

745 - 1260 EUR / month

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

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