About the program

Admissions open
  • PhD

    Degree

  • Portuguese

    Language of instructions

  • 3 years

    Years of study

  • Full-time

    Study mode

  • October 31, 2025

    Studies commence

  • Portugal, Lisbon

    Location

Admission Requirements The following are eligible to apply to this cycle of studies a) Holders of a master's degree or legal equivalent from the areas of communication studies or artistic studies or artistic studies; b) Holders of a bachelor's degree who have a particularly relevant curriculum vitae that is recognized as attesting to the capacity to carry out this EC by the Scientific Committee of the doctorate; c) Holders of an academic, scientific and professional curriculum vitae that is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this CE by the Scientific Committee of the doctorate to perform this EC by the Scientific Committee of the doctorate, assessed namely according to the portfolio. Documents required for candidacy: - Thesis Pre-project; - Letter of Motivation; - Curriculum Vitae; - Certificates of Qualifications. The selection process includes a mandatory individual interview to assess your motivation and qualifications for the course. and qualifications to attend the course. Application and selection process is integrated - Seriation: 60% CV 40% interview interview Objectives The PhD aims to promote diverse learning opportunities, using multiple teaching methodologies and scientific development activities in order to allow students to fully explore their technical and artistic skills in an R&D context. Starting from artistic experimentation and critical evaluation of media objects and projects, the curricular plan aims to expose students to emerging and innovative areas of research and intervention in Media Arts. In particular, the plan aims that students acquire knowledge and skills that allow them to develop projects both on platforms and networks, as well as in emerging areas such as XR, AR and immersive technologies that today extend the domains of media intervention to areas such as cultural heritage, tourism, curatorship, digital arts or interactive narratives.

Required documents for admission

When applying for admission to Lusófona University (Lisbon) in Portugal you should prepare all required documents. Request a list of necessary documents directly from a university, as it may vary for different countries. Using our live chat, you can also ask for sample documents.

  • Passport
  • Document proving the conclusion of the Portuguese High School or equivalent. "To get equivalence to the Portuguese High School check the DGE website"
  • A Mater’s diploma
  • Academic background of the BA/BSc
  • Diploma of the degree obtained.
  • Photograph
  • Document that certifies the knowledge of the language of the course you are applying for
  • Academic background of the Master’s degree
  • Short draft for a Doctoral thesis project
  • Curriculum Vitae, dated and signed

Contacts

Lusófona University (Lisbon)
Campo Grande, 376
Lisbon 1749-024
Portugal

Tuition fees

  • ~ $3,263 / year

    Fee for international students

  • ~ $3,263 / year

    Fee for domestic students

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