If you have completed your higher education studies and are considering taking the next step in your training, pursuing a PhD at the University of Seville through its International Doctoral School (EIDUS) is a unique opportunity. Here’s why:

1. You will achieve the highest academic level. The PhD is the highest university qualification. It will allow you to become an expert in your research area, generate new knowledge, and establish yourself as a reference in your field.
2. You will improve your competitiveness in the job market. The doctoral degree opens doors in universities, research centres, companies, and public or private institutions worldwide. In addition to increasing your career opportunities, it is a highly valued qualification in sectors that require highly skilled professionals.
3. You will build an international network of contacts. During your PhD, you will take part in scientific meetings, conferences, research stays abroad, and collaborative projects with other universities and research institutions. This will enable you to establish long-lasting professional and academic relationships that will enrich your future career.
4. You will develop transferable skills. The PhD is not only about research: it also involves acquiring skills such as project management, critical analysis, scientific communication, complex problem-solving, and team leadership — all highly valued in today’s job market.
5. You will contribute to the advancement of knowledge and society. Your research can have a real impact in scientific, technological, social, or cultural fields. Doing a PhD means being part of the generation of new knowledge that drives progress.

What do EIDUS and the University of Seville offer?

• 34 doctoral programmes, of which 9 are inter-university, covering all branches of knowledge: Arts and Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, Social and Legal Sciences, and Engineering and Architecture.
• Every academic year, more than 400 doctoral theses are defended, reflecting the dynamism and productivity of our research community.
• The University of Seville has over five centuries of history, establishing itself as one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Spain.
• It is strongly represented in international rankings, attesting to the quality of its teaching and research.
• It has highly renowned researchers and professors in all branches of knowledge at an international level.
• It has a wide network of research centres and institutes in multiple scientific areas.

Doing a PhD at the University of Seville is much more than obtaining the highest academic degree — it means specialising in what you are most passionate about, improving your employability, expanding your professional network, joining an institution with centuries of history and research excellence, and living the experience in one of the most attractive cities in Europe.

At EIDUS, you will find the ideal environment to grow as a researcher and to develop your professional future to the highest level.

More useful information:

• EIDUS in figures
• Our PhD programmes
• Access and admission
• Grants and financial aid
• Welcome Office
• Brochure: Welcome University of Seville: Seville is our campus
• Brochure: 10 reasons to study at the University of Seville
• Your Experience With US