Doctoral Programme in Environmental and Natural Resources

The Universidade de Santiago de Compostela offers a Doctorate in Environmental and Natural Resources. This program is taught in person. It focuses on science and is coordinated by the International PhD School. The programme is based in Santiago de Compostela.

This doctorate aims to create a specialised and competitive postgraduate offer. It links teaching with research. The programme promotes the incorporation of doctors into companies. It also seeks to optimise resource management through collaboration.

Admission requires a Master's degree. Students with degrees in Environment and Natural Resources or Environmental Engineering may not need supplementary training. Other profiles might need up to 15 ECTS of supplementary training. A B1 level of English is required. Specific admission criteria include academic transcript (40%), research experience (40%), and professional experience (20%). A reference letter from a programme lecturer is also compulsory.

The degree is a doctorate. It lasts for 4 academic years. The programme has 20 seats available per year. The official instruction language is Spanish.

The Universidade de Santiago de Compostela is located in Spain. It is a public university. The university offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It also provides its own studies and courses. The institution has a virtual campus and a virtual secretariat for students.

The university supports 299 research groups. It has a network of research infrastructure. Qualified staff also support these research efforts. The university aims to be inclusive and accessible. It offers support for students with disabilities and special educational needs. This helps remove barriers to student participation.

The university provides various services to its community. These include libraries, residences, and cultural activities. It also has services for employment and career orientation. The university has a strong focus on research and development.