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International Doctoral Programme in SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
University of Minho (Portugal), together with several other universities, companies and not-for-profit organisations, including the International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment (iiSBE), is running an exciting and high-quality International Doctoral Programme in Sustainable Built Environment - iDiSBE.
The relationship of the partners with iDiSBE ascertains the possibility of benefiting from the contact and collaboration of experts from over the world, taking into consideration their experience on world-regional sustainable building problems and practices. The partnership includes the leaders of several national delegations of iiSBE and the organisers of the series of SBE conferences on Sustainable Built Environment (1998-2023).
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Applications
Next Applications Phase for the Academic Year 2022/2023, will be open from October 03 to December 09, 2022
Registration and Enrolment
PhD without course (tutorial regime) of the Academic Year 2022/2023 between: September 26 and 30, 2022
Institutional Information EEUM
Institutional information, documents for download and other official documentation of the EEUM
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Why Choose UMinho?
The University of Minho is currently one of the most prestigious Portuguese higher education institutions, and is gradually becoming more prominent internationally. The University was founded in 1973, and it is currently comprised of three campi: the Gualtar Campus, in Braga, and the Azurém and Couros Campi, in Guimarães. The University of Minho is a reference regarding high-quality education and learning, not only in a Portuguese context, but also on a European and global scale. As a pioneer in many areas of education, training and research, the University of Minho shows a great capacity to deliver change.
School of Engineering
Welcome to a world where science and technology are worked out in order to serve the society and to improve the quality of living. In fact, this is a School open to its social and economic environment, committed to convert the knowledge developed and spread by its departments in a powerful tool to support sustainable development. Founded in 1975, the School of Engineering of the University of Minho (EEUM) has been committed to the world of research, development and innovation and has a remarkable reputation as an international engineering higher education institution.
Civil Engineering Department
The Civil Engineering Department (DEC) is the Organic Unit of the organizational structure of the University of Minho to which the respective area of knowledge corresponds. Over the years it has been consolidating its position at national and international level in several areas in which its teachers have excelled and developed research of excellence.
ISISE
The Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE) is a research unit funded by the Portuguese Science Foundation (FCT), incorporating Universities of Coimbra and Minho as hosting institutions. In 2014, ISISE was evaluated by FCT - the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology and graded EXCELLENT.
CTAC
The Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC) is a research unit of the School of Engineering of University of Minho (UMinho), recognised by the “FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia” (Foundation for Science and Technology), associated to the Department of Civil Engineering (DEC), with whom it shares resources and namely human resources.
Total UMinho Students
Total UMinho PhD Students
EEUM PhD Students
iDiSBE Students
Programme
The main goal of the Doctoral Programme is to provide a high level specialized advanced training in order to develop in the Doctoral candidates the ability to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Sustainable Built Environment, through creative and autonomous investigation.
Objectives
The Built Environment has evolved to frame and facilitate nearly all human activities. Simultaneously, its constant expansion has become more and more harmful to the natural environment. The construction sector accounts for an estimated 40% of earth resources consumption and, therefore, has a crucial role to play in achieving sustainability. Urban development has special importance within the broader context of sustainability as well, while current trends predict that the number of urban dwellers will keep rising, reaching almost 5 billion by 2030 out of a world total of 8.1 billion.
The main objective of the doctoral programme is to create an integrated approach to this subject, covering phases of: design, construction materials and technologies, service life evaluation and durability, rehabilitation, building comfort and use of energy, construction economics and management, sustainable urban development and regeneration.
iDiSBE aims at providing a high level specialized advanced education in order to develop in the doctoral candidates the ability to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of sustainable built environment, through creative and autonomous investigation.
Structure and Contents
The international Doctoral Programme in Sustainable Built Environment (iDiSBE) has a duration of three academic years (180 ECTS credits).
At the end of the first semester of the first year, students must present a thesis project to a jury nominated by the Course Steering Committee, being the approval a necessary condition to continue the studies in the course. Throughout the Thesis, the student develops the various aspects of his/her theme and work plan, essentially promoting independent work, the search for knowledge and the development of critical thinking, synthesis and analysis skills. The students, being integrated in the research groups of the Research Centers of which their supervisors are part (ISISE and CTAC), will participate in the work meetings of the respective groups, in training actions and in seminars. Students are encouraged and provided to participate in national and international seminars and conferences in the specific area of the Thesis. The research work must allow the preparation of an original Thesis and the corresponding public presentation to a jury whose composition and assessment is governed by the Academic Regulation of the University of Minho (RAUM).
Curricular Units
For more information go to the Website of the School of Engineering
Admission
The admission requirements for students wishing to enrol in the Doctoral Programme are a Good Quality Master Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or equivalent qualifications. Admission is subjected to the approval of the Doctoral Programme Committee and is based upon the applicant’s ability, motivation, recommendation letters and language skills. Students from non-English speaking countries are required to have one of the following certificates: TOEFL certificate paper based, TOEFL certificate internet based, IELTS certificate or other recognized language proficiency certificate. Is also required to submit the Thesis Theme and Work Plan and the Term of Acceptance of Proposed Supervisors.
The language of instruction and the language of examinations will be English. Courses (including course material), examinations and study counselling will be available in English..
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- Opening Ceremony
- Theis Project
- PhD Defenses
Alumni
Dielly Christine Guedes Montarroyos
July 29, 2021
Thesis Title: Methodology for environmental assessment in antarctic buildings RepositóriUM
Mário Marco Aurélio de Oliveira
July 27, 2021
Thesis Title: High acoustic performance mechanical ventilator for façades RepositóriUM
Mário José Dias Meireles
November 9, 2020
Thesis Title: Sustainable Urban Mobility focused on bicycle use. A digital, integrated, shared and intelligent system. RepositóriUM
Fajer Ali Al Tawayha
May 28, 2020
Thesis Title: The influence of the Palestinian sociocultural values in shaping the vernacular sustainable architecture in the old cities of Palestine RepositóriUM
Tatiana Santos Saraiva
March 6, 2020
Thesis Title: Adaptation of the methodology SBTool for sustainability assessment of high school buildings in Portugal - SAHSBPT RepositóriUM
Mário Jorge Gonçalves Fernandes
May 31, 2019
Thesis Title: Elastic timber gridshells. From the finding form process to the erection of efficient lightweight structures. RepositóriUM
Steering Committee
Luís Bragança
Director
Manuela Almeida
Deputy
Graça Vasconcelos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Easily find answers to your questions about the PhD
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Admission Requirements?
The admission requirements for students wishing to enrol in the Doctoral Programme are a Good Quality Master Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or equivalent qualifications. Admission is subjected to the approval of the Doctoral Programme Committee and is based upon the applicant’s ability, motivation, recommendation letters and language skills. Students from non-English speaking countries are required to have one of the following certificates: TOEFL certificate paper based, TOEFL certificate internet based, IELTS certificate or other recognized language proficiency certificate. Is also required to submit the Thesis Theme and Work Plan and the Term of Acceptance of Proposed Supervisors.
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When do the Applications for the 2022/2023 Academic Year take place?
Applications - Academic Year 2022/2023
Next Applications Phase for the Academic Year 2022/2023, will be open from July 01 to September 09, 2022
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Application Fee?
40€
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Is it possible to consult the number of available vacancies for the different contingents?
Yes. The Number of available vacancies can be consulted on the EEUM website at: https://www.eng.uminho.pt/en/study/Pages/applications.aspx
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What documents are required to submit applications?
Those interested must apply online at https://alunos.uminho.pt/PT/candidatos/Doutoramentos/ and submit the following documents:
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae in English;
• Photocopy of Citizen Card / Identity Card / Passport + VAT Number;
• Authenticated copy of the Degree Certificates, which includes all the subjects taken and the final grades awarded;
• Payment proof of application fee;
• Certificate of English language;
• Motivation Letter;
• Recommendation letters (optional);
• Thesis Theme and Work Plan;
• Term of Acceptance of Proposed Supervisors;
• Other documents the applicants may consider relevant for the evaluation of their application (publications, etc.)... -
Do the Recommendation and Motivation Letters for the Application require any form or criteria to be filled out, or can it be freely written and attached to the documents?
The recommendation and motivation letters can be freely written, attached to the documents and without any limit number.
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Where can I consult the Admission Results?
The Admission Results can be consulted on the Academic Portal at: https://alunos.uminho.pt/EN/candidates/doctorsdegrees/Pages/default.aspx
Admission Results Disclosure > 2022/2023 > School of Engineering > PhD in Sustainable Built Environment -
If I am Not Admitted, I will be refunded the Application Fee?
No refund.
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Registration and Enrolment?
Registration and enrolment location
Academic Portal
The day before the beginning of the period for registration and enrolment, an e-mail message will be sent to the admitted applicants (to the e-mail address provided in the application process) with the login to access the Academic Portal.Necessary documents
Photo (180x180 size and .jpeg, .jpg, .gif, .bmp or .png format)
Civil and tax identification document
Personal health booklet, with proof of valid anti-tetanus vaccine (.pdf format)Registration and enrolment fees
Registration and enrolment fees: 126 euros
Students' Union fee (optional): 12 euros
Payment through ATM (payment services), MB WAY service or Credit CardAdditional information
Enrollment and registration takes place exclusively online, through any computer with internet access.
To access the registration and enrollment area, simply use the access login that was sent by email and start by creating the password. Students who were previously enroled in a master degree, and therefore already have a login and password to access the Academic Portal, should use their current password to perform their registration and enrolment in the degree in which they were admitted. -
Scholarships are available?
A limited number of scholarships will be available. The criterion to grant these scholarships is the relevant publications in international indexed journals of the field, developed during the 1st year
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Tuition Fees can be paid in instalments?
Yes. In 10 instalments.
More information in: https://alunos.uminho.pt/EN/students/Pages/InfoUteisPropinas.aspx
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How can I pay the Tuition Fees?
Tuition fees can be paid by ATM (payment of services), MB WAY service or Credit Card.
In order to choose payment, you should access the Academic Portal by using your login and password, and in My Profile area click on Payments.Contact for inquiries: propinas@uminho.pt
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Request for Public Examination?
The request for public master’s or PhD exams must be prepared in advance, in order to ensure that, at the time of submission, your situation is regularized at UMinho and you have all the necessary documents, some of which depend on third parties (e.g., opinion of the (s) supervisors) or take some time to obtain (e.g., statement of academic progress, for PhD candidates only).
This request is submitted through the Electronic Desk at Academic Portal, option Request for Public Examination.
More information in: https://alunos.uminho.pt/EN/students/Pages/requerimentoprovas.aspx
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What is TID?
TID - Identificador Único de Tese | Thesis Unique Identifier
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Where can I consult the TID Number?
The TID number can be consulted at RENATES - Registo Nacional de Teses e Dissertações
More information in: https://renates2.dgeec.mec.pt/