Why do a PhD at the University of Zaragoza?
After completing a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, there is the option of undertaking a PhD, which enables you to reach the highest possible academic level and thereby enhance your competitiveness in the labour market, leading to a higher salary. There are many reasons why someone might choose to undertake a doctoral thesis, but perhaps the most fundamental are a passion for research and scientific curiosity, as well as the desire to contribute knowledge and technology to society. A doctorate is essential for pursuing an academic career as a university lecturer or as a researcher in scientific institutions, but it is not the only career path open to PhD graduates. Undertaking a PhD makes you a leading expert in your field and also equips you with a range of transferable skills that are highly useful for professional life, such as managing time effectively, performing under pressure, leading and coordinating activities, working in a team, motivating others, developing projects independently, problem-solving, etc.
During your doctoral studies, you not only learn, conduct research and develop professionally, but you also undertake research placements, attend conferences and symposia, etc., which enable you to build professional networks.
The University of Zaragoza, through its Doctoral School, offers a total of 51 doctoral programmes, of which 13 are inter-university. The academic staff supporting these programmes have recognised, high-level research experience. The University of Zaragoza, with over five centuries of history and highly ranked according to various rankings, has 14 research institutes and centres and 170 research groups, capable of securing substantial funding for national and international projects and producing a high volume of scientific output. The university has a presence across the region of Aragón through its various campuses, the main one being in the regional capital, Zaragoza. A beautiful and fascinating city, it is both modern and steeped in tradition, partly due to its Iberian, Roman, Muslim and Christian past. With a population of around 700,000, it is the fifth-largest city in Spain and is well connected to the country’s major cities and to Europe. It is followed in terms of population by the region’s other two provincial capitals, Huesca and Teruel, where the autonomous community’s public university is also based. These iconic cities are surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes and are brimming with culture, gastronomy and joy.
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