Overall, people interested in accessing doctoral studies in this program can gather information through the general website referred to PhD students, as well as the program-specific regulations. Academic regulations for students pursuing doctoral programs will also be available.
Information and reception systems
The Zaragoza Doctoral School will organize an annual session for new doctoral students, providing information on the most relevant aspects of the doctoral training phase. Please note that all participating universities have their own reception system.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics plans to offer the general public complete information about its research activity and the doctoral program itself through the portals of the participating universities.
and through the website of the research groups that make up the program.
Likewise, the individualized support services offered by the University's support centers, in-person sessions, and brochures provide information on the various programs. These information channels will be reviewed periodically so that doctoral students can have up-to-date information on the contents and objectives of the doctoral program and the necessary information on the documentation they must provide.
Once the candidate submits their application for admission to the University, the processing process will begin. A successful application will result in their registration in the Program. This will be carried out through a specific "PhD student" profile, which will facilitate their access to relevant information about the doctoral program, as well as the assignment of a tutor, who will provide support and guidance.guidelines when formalizing your first registration.
Support and guidance systems for students once enrolled
The universities participating in the program offer personalized support and guidance to doctoral students, primarily through doctoral advisors, professors, and thesis supervisors. A fundamental element of the guidance system, which is able to address doctoral students' initial needs, is the Advisor, a person specialized in academic and research guidance and knowledgeable about the doctoral program.
To access any of the ULL's doctoral programs, you must meet the requirements established in Article 5 of the Regulations for Official Doctoral Studies at the University of La Laguna.
The applicant must present the endorsement of a researcher as a potential director of the doctoral thesis, meeting the requirements of Article 10 of the ULL Doctoral Regulations.
Additionally, this doctoral program requires proof of a B1 level or higher in English, as provided for in Article 6 of the ULL Doctoral Regulations.
Admission profile
This doctoral program is designed to welcome students with abstract reasoning skills, an interest in problem-solving, and a passion for mathematics. A solid mathematical background and a B1 level of English are essential. The recommended entry profile is a student with a bachelor's degree in mathematics or statistics who has completed one of the interuniversity master's programs listed below:
Students who have completed other university master's degrees in mathematical fields may also be admitted to the doctoral program. Other undergraduate degrees that may provide access to the program include bachelor's degrees in physics or computer science, and engineering. Admission for students without the recommended entry profile may be accompanied by additional training, consisting, as appropriate, of between 12 and 30 credits from one of the interuniversity master's degrees currently offered, among those listed above, proposed by the academic committee and in accordance with the research interests expressed by the candidate in their cover letter.
In the case of students from professionally oriented master's degrees who have not completed research credits, the master's thesis may be included among the training supplements.
Students with specific educational support needs
In compliance with Royal Decree 99/2011, of January 28, which regulates official doctoral studies, a specific program is in place to assist students with specific educational support needs to promote their educational and social integration. More information here.
As established in Article 6 of the ULL Doctoral Regulations, the academic committee may establish criteria for the selection and admission of students. For this program, applications will be assessed out of a maximum of 100 points, which will be distributed as follows:
• A maximum of 40 points will be awarded for the undergraduate academic record. Using the usual scale of 0 to 4, the following scores will be assigned:
• A maximum of 20 points will be awarded for the master's academic record. Using the usual scale of 0 to 4, the following scores will be assigned:
• Maximum of 10 points for the candidate's previous scientific production, with the following weighting:
• Maximum of 10 points for proving an English level of B2 or higher.
• Maximum of 10 points for a cover letter that outlines specific motivations and a description of research interests.
• A maximum of 10 points will be awarded for other merits demonstrated by the candidate, such as accreditation of awards, patents, scholarships, research stays at leading centers, or previous professional experience in R&D&I.
The minimum score for admission to the program will be 50 points, calculated using the criteria above. Candidates with fewer than 50 points will not be accepted.
Body in charge of the admission process
The body responsible for the admissions process is the Academic Committee of the Doctoral Program in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of La Laguna.
The ULL Doctoral Regulations establish that admission to doctoral programs may include specific additional training requirements, in line with the admission profiles established for the corresponding doctoral program. These specific additional training requirements will be considered doctoral-level training for the purposes of public fees and the awarding of scholarships and grants.
Depending on the student's admission profile and the subject of the doctoral studies to be pursued, the academic committee will decide which additional training courses the doctoral student must complete. These additional courses will be based on specific subjects from the recommended master's degrees and will consist of a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 30 credits.