Overview

General objectives:

Initiation in research within the lines established by the participating departments
The promotion of research within the areas of the program
The promotion and development of research in the participating departments

The Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation program at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is aimed at students willing to further their training in the lines of research of the participating departments: Optoelectronics, Photonics, Computer Vision, Robotics, Renewable Energy, Power Electronics, Electricity Markets, Electric and Magnetic Materials, Microelectronics and Automation.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Automation
Power Electronics
Renewable Energies
Photonics
Electric Power Markets
Microelectronics
Optoelectronics
Robotics
Electric Power Systems
Computer Vision
Electrical and Magnetic Materials
Identification Technologies
Smart Electrical Networks
Rehabilitation Robotics
Neuro-Rehabilitation Robotics
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Intelligent Security Systems
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Sensors and Instrumentation

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

Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology View 5 other PhDs in Electrical Engineering 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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72

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Other requirements

General requirements

This program is aimed at students with a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology in Systems and Automation, an undergraduate degree preferably in the same area, or an equivalent background.

Students with undergraduate degrees in telecommunications engineering and physics are considered if they have Master studies within the scope of the program.

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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