Key Facts
The academic setting provides access to internationally recognised research groups and strong collaboration with global programmes, industry partners, and multidisciplinary teams. Candidates explore topics such as organism welfare, adaptation to diverse environments, and the development of products derived from aquatic species with applications in health and therapeutic fields.
Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for ensuring originality, feasibility, and alignment with established research lines while guiding the development of the project. Supervision includes support in research design, regular progress monitoring, access to institutional resources, and preparation for thesis completion, with opportunities for external or shared guidance where academically justified.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Aquaculture Production Systems
- Aquatic Animal Health and Welfare
- Marine and Freshwater Ecology
- Sustainable Food Production
- Aquatic Biotechnology and Products
- Thesis Research and Supervision
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master’s degree must include research training sufficient to start PhD studies in Aquaculture
- Admission may require up to 30 ECTS of bridging courses, including research initiation, depending on prior studies
- Prior agreement with a PhD-qualified supervisor is required
- Bachelor’s degree academic performance evaluated (50%), preferably in life sciences or related fields
- Master’s degree performance in Aquaculture or equivalent evaluated (30%)
- Relevant experience (research, publications, conferences, courses) assessed (20%)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 1,235 AUD / year (≈ 763 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA: 1,235 AUD / year (≈ 763 EUR / year)
If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.
Living costs
Barcelona, Spain
1,246-2,201 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Aquaculture.
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