IST offers several PhD programmes in the most relevant scientific areas of Engineering, Science, Technology and Architecture.

The title of “PhD” is endorsed to those that:

. Are able to systematically understand a scientific field of study;

. Show competence, skills and dominate research methods associated with a particular scientific domain;

. Are able to conceive, design, adapt and carry out research with significant societal impact while respecting the requirements imposed by academic quality and integrity standards;

. Have carried out a significant set of original research works that contributed to widening the science knowledge frontiers, and disseminated the results in peer-reviewed international scientific publications;

.  Are able to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize new and complex ideas;

. Are able to communicate with their peers, the rest of the academic community and society in general about the area in which they are specialized;

. Are able to further promote the technological, social and cultural progress in an academic or professional context.

Several PhD programmes at Técnico are provided in association with national and international universities where, in some cases, a dual degree is granted. Enrolled PhD students actively participate in national and international research projects, while being encouraged to patent their ideas and develop an entrepreneurial attitude.

For more information on the available PhD programmes, please follow the link:  PhD programmes@Técnico

2. On-line applications
4. All Forms and Regulations that may be useful during the academic path of a PhD student – from the admission to the public defense that will grant the student the title of doctor – are available online.

1. How to apply for a PhD at Técnico Lisboa 

The application is the first step in the path of a PhD student at Técnico Lisboa. It takes place online, after registering on the admissions platform (Connect) and, if not completed, it will not be analyzed.

 

Step 1 – Signing in and Identity Validation

 

The creation of a profile on the Connect platform can be done using a personal email or a Google, Apple or eduGain account.  After confirming the registration, students must validate their identity in one of the following ways:

Citizen Card: with card reader, authentication pin and address pin;

Digital Mobile Key: it must be requested online, in advance, on Citizen’s Card website (citizens with Portuguese nationality).

Validation by photo via webcam or scheduling a video call, if the previous steps have not been sufficient.

Students who have applied to Técnico via Connect platform before are already registered in the platform and, therefore, must use the same login credentials to complete their registration.

 

Step 2 – Application

 

Log in on the (Connect Platform) and complete the application

After submitting the application, the Post-Graduation Area (PGA) services will check it, and if there are any missing documents, they will be requested. Once the application is complete, the PGA will submit the application for evaluation of the PhD Coordinator, that may accept or rejected it. If the application is accepted, will move on to the registration phase.

To complete the application, you need to submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of previous qualifications
• Motivation letter
• Reference letter(s) (optional)
• Research plan

Step 3 – Registration and Boarding Activities

 

If the application is accepted, the candidates must do their registration, starting in the menu Placements.

After filling the first form, the student number and the digital identity (Técnico ID) are assigned. Now, it is necessary to complete the following activities:

• manage personal data;
• create the password associated to Técnico ID account;
• create the Técnico email address;
• request the student identity cards;
• fill in the student’s profile survey;

After concluding the steps mentioned above, you must go to PGA, between September 1 and 12, 2025, in order to validate the documents submitted during the application, and present your vaccination card – anti-tetanus vaccine must be in order.