Doctorate Urban Planning

Urban planning training at Lusófona University began in 1991 and, in the 1990s, research also began, as an essential factor for the development of the territory. The doctoral programme, created in 2008, has 4 curricular units covering 4 specific and essential areas for urbanism, natural environment, built environment, society and administration and general urbanism. It is from these that doctoral students are invited to reflect on different problems and deepen their critical sense. The assessment of these curricular units is carried out through 4 papers where the concepts and theories of each of the areas are developed, always in coordination with their research topic.

The following may apply for the Doctoral Programme: a) People who hold a master's degree or legal equivalent degree; b) People who hold a B.A., people who have an especially relevant school or scientific curriculum that is acknowledged as certifying capacity to obtain this study cycle by the Doctoral Programme's Scientific Committee; c) People who have a school, scientific and professional curriculum that is acknowledged as certifying capacity to obtain this study cycle by the Doctoral Programme¿s Scientific Committee.

Anyone wishing to develop their knowledge in the area of territory, in particular with regard to the creation of knowledge and practices aimed at the qualified life of communities.

The doctoral degree in Urban Planning aims to provide preparation and specific skills that allow the graduate to successfully exercise the professional activities corresponding to one of the areas of specialisation, as well as to continue their academic path, providing, in particular, the technical and scientific knowledge necessary to attend a Post-Doctoral Programme, teaching and research in the area of urban planning;

Within the framework of the Doctorate in Urbanism, several experienced professors and professionals are invited, namely: Professor Dr Vicente del Rio (CalPoly, San Louis Obispo, USA); Professor Dr Isabel Marcos (FCSH/UNL); Professor Dr Marluci Menezes (LNEC).

Premises Type of space Classroom / Classrooms ( .. ) 30(m2) Dedicated work / tutorial rooms 20(m2) Work Technology Centre ( D.0.5 ) 236.3(m2) Auditorium for research seminars (F.0.9) Library ( N.0.1 ) Study Rooms ( .. ) GIS Laboratory 50(m2) Workshops (Wood, Metal and Plastic) ( S.0.1 ) 166(m2) Bars and Canteens ( .. ) 642.3(m2) Equipment Computers with specific software for urban planning teaching (CAD, GIS, Infrastructure calculation etc.) 12 Laser printer A3 1 Large Format Printer A0 1 Printer A1 3 A4 Professional Scanner 1 Digitising Tablet (A3) 1 Video and sound equipment and related editing technology. 1 Library with specific bibliography in the area 1 Map library ? Digital and analogue 1

PhD students are required to participate in research activities and must be registered in a research centre. Integration in ongoing research project teams is encouraged. Universidade Lusófona is a member of the European Association of Schools of Urbanism (AESOP), and the urbanism training follows its guidelines.