Students who meet some of the criteria listed in Article 15 of the UDC PhD Policies and Regulations will be able to access to UDC PhD programmes.
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 16: Applications.
15 places offered in academic year 2024/2025
In addition to the general admission requirements, contemplated in Royal Decree 576/2023, the admission profile to this Doctoral Program is oriented, as a priority towards people with: bachelor's degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences with an official master's degree, preferably in the field of research; or.a degree in Physical Education.
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.
Admission criteria:
Maximum score:
Previous university education 25 points
Prior connection to research groups that are members of the P.O.D. 15 points
Previous research experience 10 points Knowledge of English and Portuguese languages 10 points
Personal interview (or substitute questionnaire or motivation-presentation letter) 40 points. (Mandatory in the case of applicants who come from countries with languages other than Spanish, Galician, Portuguese or English.).
The application for admission (or registration renewal) and enrollment in PhD studies will be carried out according to the terms approved by the Governing Council of the UDC.
See information on how to register for UDC PhD courses.