PhD in Systems and Sustainable Engineering
- Online Spain
- Córdoba, Spain
PhD
DURATION
7 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,174 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* full-time | €2555/year: part-time
PhD in Systems and Sustainable Engineering at Loyola University allows researchers to train with professors with extensive experience and international recognition. The Program aims to stimulate the generation and development of applied knowledge that can be transferred to society in its different expressions, materializing in the creation of rigorous scientific knowledge that favors technology transfer within an innovative environment. The program has two main lines of research: Optimization and Control of Distributed Systems (ODS) and Materials and Sustainability (M&S)
To approach the main scientific and social problems of the field in engineering
The PhD in Systems and Sustainable Engineering of Loyola University Andalusia aims to guide future researchers in learning innovative methods, processes, and analysis techniques with a practical multidisciplinary approach that can face, in a scientific way, the main scientific and social problems of the field in engineering.
This doctoral program aims at engineers and scientists with innovative vision and concern to transform society through the development of rigorous, applied science aligned with the current global challenges.
This doctoral program aims at engineers and scientists with innovative vision and concern to transform society through the development of rigorous, applied science aligned with the current global challenges.
Lines of research
- Optimization and Control of Distributed systems
- Materials & Sustainability
Educational activities and complementary training
- Cross-disciplinary educational activities
- Specific training activities
- Other educational activities
Projects, collaborating institutions and mobility programs
Through its doctoral programs, Loyola University reaches specific agreements with universities and research centres of interest, based on the specific needs expressed by teachers, tutors and directors. According to the specific subjects that doctoral students are investigating, the academic committee guides students toward a research stay, grant or precise and personalised activity matched to the profile of people undertaking their dissertations in this programme.
Research Career From The Very Beginning Of The Program
Possibility of establishing a collaboration with the research groups at Loyola University from the time you embark upon your dissertation, as well as with companies and organisations with R&D departments. You will enjoy research stays, grants and precise and personalised activities based on the profile of the doctoral students working on their dissertations.
Complementary Activities
All doctoral programmes at Loyola University include research courses, seminars, conferences and workshops that contribute to developing their necessary academic skills.
Learn With The Best
You will have the chance to reap the benefits of the teaching and research experience of professionals with high-impact studies, R&D projects and management of PhD dissertations. Loyola Doctorates also works with an impressive list of collaborators with recognised academic prestige in each field.
Multiple Possibilities For Presenting Your Dissertation
At Loyola Doctorates you can present your dissertation with international mention, with joint tutoring from other institutions or universities, or you can do an industrial doctorate.
Unique Facilities
The Seville Campus is the only campus in the world that has been honoured with LEED Platinum environmental certification, thanks to its deep commitment to the comprehensive sustainability of the entire grounds. There is a free wi-fi connection on the entire campus, study rooms, a modern library, terraces for resting and relaxing, a cafeteria, landscaped areas for strolling, sports facilities.
Jesuit Identity
Our Jesuit identity unifies us in a network of over 230 universities throughout the world with an unmistakable background and prestige, which endorses our social mission. Loyola University is a member of UNIJES and the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU).


