Candidates matching one of the general entry requirements for PhD students will be assessed in accordance with the specific criteria and merits for each programme. Information relating to application procedures and requirements are included in the programme structure for each course.
The decision to offer a student a place on a UDC PhD programme is the result of an application-specific evaluation process, and does not affect the academic or professional status of the candidate’s existing qualifications.
See also UDC PhD Policies and Regulations, Article 5: Applications.
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places offered in academic year 2025/2026
Recommended profile of admission
The entry profile to this doctoral programme is aimed at those who wish to carry out their doctoral thesis in the field of linguistics or the Galician, Portuguese or Spanish languages, as well as Spanish sign language (LSE) or, eventually, in the field of some other language.
The appropriate training to apply for this doctoral programme is located, in the first place, in bachelor's and master's degree itineraries in Linguistics or those that integrate the in-depth study of any of these languages: Spanish, Galician or Portuguese, as in the traditional degrees of Spanish Philology, Galician Philology, Portuguese Philology, either in Spanish or foreign degrees provided that the access requirements are met. Secondly, other itineraries related to languages and linguistics may be taken into account, from disciplines such as Translation and Interpreting, Education, Psychology, Communication or Language Technologies. In the case of these mixed profiles, admission will be conditional on taking 6 ECTS in complementary training in a Master's Degree in Linguistics, preferably in the Interuniversity Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics (MILA), whose website can be visited at the following link: https://mila.uvigo.gal/gl/
For students coming from countries or regions with linguistic fields other than Spanish and Portuguese, a minimum proficiency in Spanish, Galician or Portuguese equivalent to a B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required.
It is recommended that candidates have at least a B1 CEFR level in a language other than those mentioned in the previous section, especially English, or another Romance language (French, Italian, etc.). If they do not achieve it at the time of the application for admission, they can accredit it during the first year of doctoral studies.
It will also be necessary to submit, in writing, a statement of intent on a possible project or thesis topic, the line of research in which they would like to work or the motivation(s) to specifically develop that research work.
Application general procedure
Applications and registration for PhD programmes will be made using the online application system on the UDC website, accompanied by all necessary supporting documents. Applications and registration for external students will be made here.
If you need more information, you can check this sources the Application general procedure.
Specific access requirements of the CAPD
The CAPD will assess applications for admission to the doctoral programme based on the following criteria:
- Academic record (20% bachelor's degree; 30% master's degree; in total, 50%).
- Previous research experience (5%)
- Endorsement or letter of reference from a researcher of the programme indicating (i) the potential viability of the future thesis within the framework of a line of research of the programme and (ii) that he/she can work as a supervisor and that he/she meets the requirements specified in article 10 of the Doctoral Regulations of the University of Vigo or article 12 of the Regulations of the University of A Coruña (40% / points).
- Other (5%/points)
For admission to the doctoral programme, a minimum percentage of 60% must be achieved. The CAPD may conduct a personal interview to clear up doubts about specific aspects of the merits accredited for the application.
The merits must be documented and be consistent with the lines of research of the programme. The same admission criteria will be applied to all students, both full-time and part-time.