Application Deadlines 2025/2026
- 1st period: 01 July - 18 August 2025
- 2nd period: 02 December 2025 - 16 January 2026
Applications for the Doctoral Programme in Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution, in the first period, run from 01 July to 04 September 2025.
(see also: applications of International Students)
Submit Application
- I am a FCUL student
- I am a FCUL student, without a valid account (applicants who are not currently enrolled in the study cycles of the Faculty of Sciences) - they should go to https://balcaoc.ciencias.ulisboa.pt/servico/criar-conta-utilizador to reactivate their account. Automatic account reactivation uses your mobile phone number and/or personal email address. If these contacts are not in our systems or are out of date, you will need to request activation directly at the IT Services desk (room 1.2.10). You can then access the application form in the "Candidato" section
- Other applicants
- create an account at https://fenix.ciencias.ulisboa.pt/accountCreation
- you will receive an e-mail with the login (bennuXXX) in the address specified in the form (If you do not receive it, request it to be resent at https://fenix.ciencias.ulisboa.pt/passwordResetRequest)
- Click on I am a FCUL student
- Read the application guide
Applicants should be aware that some courses have specific deadlines and entry requirements– you can find more information on this in the respective course pages.
Below is the list of courses that are open for applications:
| Doctoral Programmes | Places (total) | Places (1st period) | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution | 20 | 14 | 3C-BIODIV |
| Biology | 20 | 20 | 3C-BIO |
| Biology and Ecology of Global Changes | 12 | 12 | 3C-BEAG |
| Biochemistry | 20 | 20 | 3C-BIOQ |
| Marine Sciences | 16 | 16 | 3C-CMAR |
| Geophysical Sciences and Geoinformation | 20 | 20 | 3C-CGG |
| Biomedical Engineering and Biophysics | 10 | 10 | 3C-EBB |
| Physical Engineering | 20 | 20 | 3C-EF |
| Statistics and Operations Research | 10 | 10 | 3C-EIO |
| Physics and Astrophysics | 20 | 20 | 3C-FA |
| Geology | 20 | 20 | 3C-GEO |
| History and Philosophy of Science | 15 | 15 | 3C-HFC |
| Informatics | 20 | 20 | 3C-INF |
| Mathematics | 10 | 10 | 3C-MAT |
| Digital Media | 10 | 10 | 3C-MD |
| Chemistry | 12 | 12 | 3C-QUIMICA |
| Sustainable Energy Systems | 10 | 10 | 3C-SSE |
Tuition Fees
The annual tuition fees is set at 2750.00 €. However, there are courses with different fees, so please consult the specific information for each course.
For students from other countries outside the European Union (International Students), there is a separate access regime.
- More information on Tuition Fees and related Fees.
Regulations and Contacts
Regulations:
- Regulation of Doctoral Degree study cycles of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon: Despacho n.º 3098/2018, of 26 March
- Regulation of Postgraduate Studies of the University of Lisbon: Despacho n.º 8631/2020, of 08 September, amended by the Declaração de Retificação n.º 648/2020, of 25 September.
Contacts for more information:
- Application processes: doutoramentos@ciencias.ulisboa.pt
- IT/technical issues: suporte@ciencias.ulisboa.pt.