Overview

About the Programme

The Agri-Food Technology and Biotechnology programme of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia arose as the result of the academic collaboration between the Barcelona School of Agricultural Engineering (ESAB) and the UPC that aimed to delve into studies and research in the agri-food field.

The main objective of the programme is to train specialists in research techniques that are specific to the fields of agricultural and food-related technology and biotechnology.

These specialists should be able to implement and carry out the most advanced and most technologically competitive techniques and protocols in their fields. Finally, these specialists should be able to form part of the business world as academics and be renowned worldwide.

Programme Structure

Research lines:

Sustainable agriculture and food quality

Environmental engineering

Plant pathology

Aquaculture production systems

Computational biology and simulations

Agriculture economics (in collaboration with the University of Lleida)

Weed control and plant ecology (in collaboration with the University of Lleida)

Food technologies

Precision agriculture (in collaboration with the University of Lleida)

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

students can apply during the entire academic year

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Spanish, Partially taught in Catalan

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Biotechnology Food Technology View 5 other PhDs in Biotechnology 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

This doctoral programme has a decidedly multidisciplinary nature, and as such, degrees that will grant holders admission to our study programme are varied

Holders of the following degrees are considered to be the most appropriate for admission: a master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, a master’s degree in Aquiculture or a master’s degree in Improving Plant Genetics, all of which are offered at the UPC through joint programmes

Interest in experimental laboratory and/or field work and the ability to work in a team, as well as having critical and analytical abilities and initiative, are relevant aspects that will influence whether or not applicants are admitted

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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

635 EUR / year

≈ 635 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

635 EUR / year

≈ 635 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 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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