PhD Research DegreesThe aim of a research doctorate is the acquisition of a suitable methodology when undertaking scientific research or the acquisition of the skills to operate in the highest professional fields.
The research doctorate provides specific teaching methodology such as the use of new technologies,study periods abroad and work experience in laboratories and research institutes.
The courses needed for the awarding of a research doctorate provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in universities, public and private institutions and research centres of the highest level.
A research doctorate is awarded once the student has written a doctoral thesis based on original research.
The title conferred to the student is a PhD (Dr).
The minimum official length of a research degree is three years. Admission is given after passing a public competitive examination.

Faculty	PhD Programmes
Education	General and Social Pedagogy and General Education - XXV cycle*
Computer Science	Computer Science - XXV cycle*

* course subject to internal approval

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• Research