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The Regulations for the Doctoral Scholarship Program (Triennium 2026/2029) are now available.
A maximum of 8 scholarships may be awarded.
Consult the regulations and apply for this PhD until July 17.
Check Available Scholarships
A maximum of 8 scholarships may be awarded.
Consult the regulations and apply for this PhD until July 17.
Check Available Scholarships
You can now choose to study at your own pace and complete your master’s or doctoral degree on either a full-time or part-time basis.
This option is available for master’s and doctoral programmes worth 90 ECTS credits or more.
Tuition fees are calculated according to the number of ECTS credits in which you enrol.
Please refer to Article 16 of the Academic Regulations or contact the relevant services for further information.
Course formatIn-Person
DegreeDoctorate
Semesters6
Credits180
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Entry requirements and conditions
Entry requirements and conditions
a) Holders of a master's degree or legal equivalent in Architecture or related fields. b) Holders of a bachelor's degree with an especially relevant academic or scientific curriculum, recognized as proof of their ability to undertake this study cycle by the Scientific Council of ECATI - Centro Universitário de Lisboa and the Scientific Council of FCATI - Centro Universitário do Porto. c) Individuals with an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum recognized as demonstrating the ability to undertake this study cycle by the Scientific Council of ECATI and the Scientific Council of FCATI. Intended Student Profile: Individuals interested in researching the integration of Architecture into society, considering its interactions with other fields, particularly from social, cultural, technical, and economic perspectives. Open to interdisciplinary knowledge. Committed to promoting technological, social, or cultural progress in academic and/or professional contexts. Candidates will undergo a rigorous selection process. Selection Criteria: Candidates with a graded previous qualification: Previous qualification grade - 50% Curriculum evaluation (Curriculum + Motivation Letter) - 50% Candidates without a graded previous qualification / holders of a bachelor's degree with an especially relevant academic or scientific curriculum / individuals with an academic, scientific, or professional curriculum recognized as proof of their ability to undertake the study cycle: Curriculum evaluation - 100%
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Seriation Criteria
Seriation Criteria
- 50% - Doutoramento - Classificação Mestrado
- 50% - Doutoramento - Apreciação Curricular
Candidatos sem classificação da habilitação anterior
- 100% - Doutoramento - Apreciação Curricular
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Study plan and curriculum structure
Study plan and curriculum structure
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1º Ano / Common Core
- [Anual]
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Thesis project
20 ects
- [1º Semestre]
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Architecture Seminar: Project and Research
8 ects -
Research Methods in Architecture I
8 ects -
Seminar on Theory, Criticism and History of Architecture
8 ects
- [2º Semestre]
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Research Methods in Architecture II
8 ects -
Seminar on Territory, Heritage and Ecology
8 ects
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2º Ano / Common Core
- [Anual]
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Doctoral Thesis in Architecture (2nd year)
0 ects
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3º Ano / Common Core
- [Anual]
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Doctoral Thesis in Architecture
120 ects
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1º Ano / Common Core
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Course Team
Course Team
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Scientific areas of the course
Scientific areas of the course
Arquitectura e urbanismo
Porto | Fac.Comunicação,Arquitetura, Artes e TI
Current Application Dates
Course Direction
Secretariat
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Telephone extension3132
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LocationSATA
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Service hours9h -19h
Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
Graduation Requirements
Have completed a total of 180 ECTS.





