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Formative OfferDoctorateMathematics

The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers a very flexible Doctoral Programme (3rd cycle) in Mathematics, fundamentally dedicated to the preparation of the doctoral student's thesis. The programme consists of: a one- to two-semester curriculum, which includes the research project for the thesis and may include optional graduate courses; research work leading to the preparation and defence of a doctoral thesis with original results, over the following three to three and a half academic years.

The study plan is drawn up individually for each doctoral student. The scientific diversity of the Department of Mathematical Sciences is reflected in the range of scientific areas offered.

Specialties:

  • Algebra, Logic and Foundations of Mathematics

  • Geometry and Topology

  • Mathematical Analysis

  • Mathematical Physics and Continuous Mechanics

  • Numerical Analysis and Computational Mathematics

Useful Information

Start date

September

Language

Portuguese. If there are students who do not understand Portuguese, classes will be taught in English.

Location

Ciências ULisboa Campus

Campo Grande, Cidade Universitária

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Annual Fee

2 750.00€

Payment in ten instalments

Number of Credits

240 ECTS

Schedules

Daytime

Vacancies 2026/2027

Provisional: 10

How To Join

Application Deadlines

Coming soon.

Access Regime

Master's Degree in Mathematics or related areas, completed with a relevant classification. Exceptionally, applications from graduates in Mathematics or related areas will be accepted, provided they have a scientific or professional curriculum of high merit in Mathematics.

Candidates with an academic and professional background suitable for the Doctorate in Mathematics and the research areas offered.

Selection Criteria

Academic and Professional Curriculum

Applications

The process is online. You must fill in all the mandatory fields in the various tabs of the application form, scan and attach the required documents (only legible files will be considered). At the end of the process, submit your application. You can find all the information in the Application Manual.

International Students: please refer to the information regarding application procedures on our website.

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