Mathematics
Education objectives
The objective of this PhD program is to train researchers and scientific leaders in Pure and Applied Mathematics and to provide them with a robust scientific background in this area of knowledge. To this end, a successful student will complete a one-year taught course and furthermore develop and defend an original thesis that extends the boundaries of knowledge and whose content has already been accepted for publication in international peer-reviewed journals.
Career opportunities
The professional employment opportunities are mainly found in academia, in enterprises with a high technological, analytical or logistical component, and in the financial industry.
General characterization
DGES code
1130
Cicle
PhD (3rd Cycle)
Degree
Doutor
Access to other programs
Available soon
Coordinator
João Jorge Ribeiro Soares Gonçalves de Araújo
Opening date
October
Vacancies
15
Fees
Portuguese students: 2 750 Euros/ year
Foreign students: 2 750 Euros/ year
Schedule
Daytime. Lectures and reading courses. Tutorials.
Teaching language
Available soon
Degree pre-requisites
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 ECTS
Specialty in Algebra and Logic
| Scientific Area | Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Algebra and Logic | AL | 150 | 0 |
| Mathematics | M | 0 | 30 |
| TOTAL | 150 | 30 | |
Specialty in Analysis and Geometry
| Scientific Area | Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Analysis and Geometry | AG | 150 | 0 |
| Mathematics | M | 0 | 30 |
| TOTAL | 150 | 30 | |
Specialty in Operations Research
| Scientific Area | Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Operations Research | IO | 150 | 0 |
| Mathematics | M | 0 | 30 |
| TOTAL | 150 | 30 | |
Conditions of admittance
Admission rules:
Candidates for this program of study should satisfy at least one of the following conditions:
a) hold a master’s degree, or legal equivalent, in a relevant field, with a minimal classification of 14 (out of 20), or equivalent;
b) hold a bachelor’s degree, or legal equivalent, and have relevant academic or scientific experience that is recognized by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT as attesting to the capacity to accomplish this program of studies;
c) have an academic, scientific or professional experience that is recognized by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT as attesting to the capacity to accomplish this program of studies.
Required documentation
1. Passport / citizenship card.
2. Degree certificates and transcripts including all grades. Any certificate that is not issued in Portuguese, Spanish, French or English should be accompanied by an official translation to Portuguese or English. Certificates issued by non-Portuguese entities should be either validated by the competent consular services or affixed with a ‘Hague Apostille’.
3. Curriculum vitae;
4. Passport-sized photograph;
5. Motivation letter;
6. Proof of payment of the processing fee (51 Euros).
Ranking of candidates
a. classification of the master’s and / or bachelor’s degree;
b. academic and scientific experience;
c. professional experience;
d. possible interview.
Evaluation rules
Available soon