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PhD of Design and Technology Applied to Business

Universidad de Diseño, Innovación y Tecnología

Madrid, Spain
3 years
Spanish
On campus
PhD

About the program

Official research doctorate on applied research in design and technology for business solutions, Run jointly with Universidad Europea del Atlantico.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Design and undertake an original research project in Design and Technology Applied to Business. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

Applied research in design and technology for business
Employment and research collaborations through industry and academic links
Postdoctoral innovation projects
Innovative business ventures

Curriculum

Research doctorate with one line
Design and Technology Projects. Compulsory transversal training covers research ethics and academic integrity
Dissemination of results
Peer review
Information management tools
Knowledge-transfer models
Conference papers and preparing a journal article
An optional research stay of up to 720 hours is recommended in years two and three.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official Spanish bachelor's plus master's (at least 300 ECTS in total) or an equivalent foreign degree at master level (EQF 7) that gives access to doctoral study in its country
Checked by the university
Holders of any doctorate also qualify.

Accepted academic background

Official Spanish bachelor's plus master's (at least 300 ECTS combined) or an equivalent foreign degree at master level (EQF 7) that gives access to doctoral study in its country, Checked by the university, Any doctorate also qualifies (programme memoria, RD 99/2011 art. 6).

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Degree Certificate.

How to apply

Check the access requirements on the programme page. Create an account in the doctoral admissions portal and upload your academic record and the admission form. Wait for the Academic Committee to assign your place (November 2026 in the 27 calendar). Enrol in December 2026 and pay the 27 fees. Activities start in the first quarter of.

Other costs

Tuition per year	€2,400 EUR
Application fee	€75 EUR
Deposit	€500 EUR

Program details

Campus	Technology Campus, C/ Alcala 506
Faculty or school	Doctoral School
Department	Business and Management
Teaching language	Spanish
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.