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 2024/2025
Recommended profile of admission
The recipients of the Doctorate in Mathematics and Applications must be holders of a master's degree in the domains of Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science; or, alternatively, holders of the Master's degree in related areas with a curriculum that demonstrates adequate preparation, subject to the approval of the academic committee of the Programme. The Mathematics and Applications Doctoral Programme is aimed at students who wish to deepen their knowledge, techniques and methodologies of research in Mathematics and its applications. The recommended entry profile is that of students with the ability to understand and solve problems in the field of mathematics and its applications in various scientific fields, with a rational mentality, capable of tackling complex problems, with the ability to synthesize and communicate, among other aspects.
The curriculum must demonstrate a strong vocational component along with a great motivation and personal commitment of the student to complete his or her thesis project.
Specific access requirements of the Programme It is a mandatory requirement for admission to the doctoral programme to submit a report by the student consisting of a letter of reference from a professor of the programme that i) endorses the potential viability of the future thesis within the framework of a line of research of the programme to which it is linked, and that ii) he or she could act as a director if he or she meets the necessary requirements for it.
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 selection of students for admission to the programme will be made based on the following criteria:
a) Academic record: 40-100
b) Research experience (publication of articles, monographs, participation in research groups, letters of endorsement from renowned research staff, research initiation activities, etc.): 0-15
c) Curriculum vitae (professional experience, language skills, letters of endorsement from professionals, etc.): 0-10
d) Personal interview (the personal interview will be carried out by the CAPD and will assess the following aspects: knowledge of the programme, the student's interest in its lines of research, the coherence of the interview with the CV presented, the predisposition, motivation and, finally, the student's personal commitment to carry out their thesis project): 0-5
The requirement of obtaining a score above 70 is established by adding the partial scores obtained in criteria a), b), c) and d).
The same criteria will be applied to admit all candidates regardless of whether their dedication is full-time or part-time.
Deadlines
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.
Registration
See information on how to register for UDC PhD courses.