Universidade Santiago de Compostela PhD in Agriculture and Environment for Development
Universidade Santiago de Compostela

Universidade Santiago de Compostela

PhD in Agriculture and Environment for Development

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

PhD

3 years

Spanish, English, Portuguese

Full time

Oct 2026

EUR 240 / per year

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The PhD in Agriculture and Environment for Development is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced research and finding solutions to global agricultural and environmental challenges. The program combines rigorous academic training with practical experiences aimed at harnessing agriculture for sustainable development.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including international development organizations, government agencies, research institutions, and non-profit organizations. They may work as environmental policy analysts, agricultural scientists, or development consultants, contributing to the advancement of sustainable agricultural practices and environmental stewardship.

The international doctoral program in “Agriculture and Environment for Development” provides students with advanced methodological tools for both basic and applied research.

It is an inter-university program, taught by specialists from different disciplines, who have extensive and recognized research activity. The participation of directors from different countries provides global training and allows access to technical, bibliographical and human resources.

The main objective is the training of researchers with a solid scientific base in aspects related to all aspects related to agriculture and the environment in the Ibero-American context.

The lines of research are:

  • Management of natural resources and biodiversity
  • Agricultural and forestry production and development
  • Food and food safety
  • Veterinary and zootechnics