The University of Granada is firmly committed to excellence across all of its doctoral programmes 鈥 excellence delivered by expert teaching staff with a solid scientific and technical track record who participate in major research projects at national and international level. We have long-standing experience in educating doctors and supporting candidates in producing high-quality theses with an international impact.
Why pursue a doctorate at the UGR?
1. A high-ranking university
National and international rankings reflect the UGR鈥檚 outstanding position among the top universities in Spain and the best in the world. The 2019聽Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)鈥攖he most influential system of its kind on the globe鈥攑laces the UGR as the fourth-highest ranked university in Spain聽and among the top 300 institutions聽in the world.
In total, 35聽subjects taught at the University feature in the 2019聽ARWU. Three聽of these UGR subjects feature among the world top 50.
2. World-class research
The UGR is internationally renowned for its excellence in diverse research fields, such as ICT (world top 50), health sciences, mathematics, cultural heritage, psychology, and linguistics, among others. Its 500+ research groups work in all areas of scientific knowledge, collaborating closely with other national and international leaders, as well as key industries.
In 2019, the UGR set a new record, with 35聽academic subjects taught at our institution featuring in the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities. Particularly noteworthy are the University鈥檚 achievements in the subjects of Library & Information Sciences (36th worldwide); Food Science & Technology (37th worldwide); Mining and Mineral Engineering (47th worldwide), Computer Science & Engineering (global top 76-100); and Mathematics (global top 76-100).
We find a similar trend reflected in another leading ranking system 鈥 the 2019聽CWTS Leiden Ranking 鈥 in which the UGR is currently ranked 5th in Spain.
3. A truly international experience
The UGR is the most popular global destination among European exchange students (Erasmus+) and the European leader in figures of both incoming and outgoing Erasmus students. It is a welcoming cosmopolitan university; about 30% of those enrolled on our doctoral programmes are international students.
Moreover, as a doctoral candidate at the UGR you will have the opportunity to participate in an extensive range of mobility programmes, thanks to the exchange agreements we maintain with higher education institutions in over 100 countries.
By completing a research period abroad, you can also obtain an 鈥淚nternational Doctorate鈥 Mention, greatly enhancing the value of your qualification.
4. A wide range of programmes and degrees
The UGR offers an extensive selection of high-quality academic programmes with a clear international vocation. In the academic year 2019-2020聽the UGR will offer over 100聽master鈥檚 degrees; 18 of which in international partnerships, as well as 28 doctoral programmes in three interdisciplinary schools.
5. Outstanding services and facilities
The UGR offers top-quality services for its students and staff, covering all aspects of university life (world-class research facilities, accommodation options, well-stocked libraries, high-speed Wi-Fi, canteens, disability services, sports facilities and many more). Our International Welcome Centre (IWC) caters directly to the needs of international doctoral candidates, researchers, postdocs and visiting staff 鈥 before, during and after their mobility period at the UGR.
6. Language learning opportunities
Students can learn Spanish and other languages alongside the 8,000 local and international students who enrol each year on courses offered by the UGR鈥檚 Modern Languages Centre, Confucius Institute (Chinese) and 鈥淩usskiy Mir鈥 Russian Centre.
7. An ideal university city
Granada, a safe modern city, also has an outstanding geographical location just 40 minutes from the Mediterranean Coast with its tropical climate, and 30 minutes from the Sierra Nevada ski resort. The University merges with the city, its schools and campuses distributed throughout Granada, giving the city a lively student atmosphere (56,000 students in a city of 240,000 inhabitants). The UGR is also an intercontinental university, since it has campuses in both Granada and North Africa (Ceuta and聽Melilla).
8. A culturally and historically rich city
Granada is an enchanting city, full of monuments, history and, of course, the University. Along with its charm, its many cultural and recreational activities make it a great city to explore and a magnificent destination for students from around the world. Granada offers a wide range of cultural activities including festivals of flamenco, jazz, tango, theatre, poetry, magic, music, and dance.
The world-renowned Alhambra and Generalife palaces, which form the backdrop of Granada鈥檚 cityscape, are widely regarded as being among the most outstanding examples of Islamic architecture in the world. In 1984 these palaces, along with the labyrinth-like historical quarter known as the Albaic铆n, became UNESCO world heritage sites, further adding to Granada鈥檚 reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Doctoral programmes
Doctoral School in Health Sciences (EDCS)
Doctoral School in Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (EDHCSJ)
Doctoral School in Science, Technology and Engineering (EDCTI)
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Generally speaking, in order to apply to a doctoral programme at the University of Granada you must hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree issued in Spain or an equivalent qualification issued abroad, as well as a master鈥檚 degree.
Foreign applicants must hold a degree issued in accordance with their national education system, but do not require official recognition of their qualifications (in Spanish: homologaci贸n de t铆tulos extranjeros)聽by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, provided聽the degree proves a level of training which聽is equivalent to that of an official master鈥檚 degree (postgraduate level) in Spain and聽entitles you to enrol on a doctoral programme in the country in which it was issued.
Please note that before applying聽online you must first consult the specific entry requirements聽on the webpage of the doctoral programme in which you are interested..聽
For comprehensive聽information on entry requirements for聽doctoral programmes at the UGR please visit:聽
For information on how to complete the online self-registration process please download this PDF:
Online registration in doctoral programmes 2020-2021
When can I apply?
The application period for UGR doctoral programmes typically runs between July and October every year, while聽an extraordinary application period (for vacant places on programmes) normally runs from January to February every year. Please note that the 2020-2021 academic calendar still has to be ratified by the Governing Council and, accordingly, the following dates may be subject to modification.
Regular application period 2020-2021
Application period |
2 Jul 2020聽鈥 8 Oct 2020* |
Publication of provisional list of successful and unsuccessful聽applicants |
3 Nov 2020 |
Review聽and appeal period |
Until 11聽Nov 2020* |
Publication of definitive list of successful applicants |
25聽Nov 2020 |
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25聽Nov 2020聽- 10 Dec 2020* |
* The deadline is 24:00 (midnight)聽Spanish time (GMT+2)
Extraordinary application period 2020-2021
Please note that聽applications submitted during the extraordinary application period will only be accepted if there are vacant places remaining聽on the doctoral programme in question.
Application period |
08 Jan 2021聽鈥 28 Jan 2021* |
Publication of provisional list of successful and unsuccessful聽applicants |
11聽Feb 2021 |
Review聽and appeal period |
Until 19聽Feb 2021* |
Publication of definitive list of successful applicants |
26 Feb 2021 |
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26 Feb 2021聽鈥 11 Mar 2021* |
* The deadline is 24:00 (midnight)聽Spanish time (GMT+2)
Please visit the website of the International School for Postgraduate Studies聽for further information on the UGR鈥檚 doctoral programmes:
Contact information
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You can find extensive information on a wide range of topics related to studying and living in Granada in the following guides:
Guide for International Researchers聽(available in English and Spanish)
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Entity |
International School for Postgraduate Studies |
Website |
http://escuelaposgrado.ugr.es/doctorado/index |
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General information about programmes:聽@email Entry聽requirements and admissions:聽@email |
Phone |
+34 958 241000聽 /聽 +34 958 248043聽 /聽 +34 958 220548 |
Address |
Avenida de Madrid, 13, 18012 Granada |
Opening hours |
09:00 鈥 14:00 from Monday to Friday |