Please find below the scheduled dates for the next admission process of each of our programs.
The PhD in Astrophysics aims to train graduates to conduct original and independent research, contributing to the advancement of the discipline. It is expected that they will be capable of publishing their work in specialized journals and can integrate into institutions engaged in research, such as prestigious universities or world-class astronomical observatories.
Accredited for three years, from December 2019 to December 2022, by CNA.
Application: From August 2nd to September 24th, 2023
Modality: On-campus | Duration: 8 semesters | Start of classes: March 2024
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The Ph.D. in Business Administration aims to train autonomous and excellent researchers with theoretical and practical knowledge in the use of quantitative methods and tools. These skills will enable them to identify, manage, and solve problems in the field of Business Administration.
This program stands out for its emphasis on quantitative methodologies for data analysis, focusing on the development of methods to apply, evaluate, and create econometric, psychometric, and multivariate methods. In this sense, it aims to prepare doctoral candidates to tackle new research developments in the field of Business Administration.
Application Period: From June 1st to November 15th, 2023
Modality: On-campus | Duration: 8 semesters | Start of classes: March
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The Ph.D. in Social Sciences trains researchers with intellectual autonomy and scientific rigor to conduct investigations that contribute to generating interdisciplinary knowledge about the Latin American and Chilean reality, within a context of global social changes and issues.
Accredited for three years, from December 2020 until December 2023, by CNA.
Application Period: From June 1st to September 29th, 2023
Modality: On-campus | Duration: 8 semesters | Start of classes: March 2024
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The Ph.D. in Law at UDP leads to the academic degree of Doctor in Law, the highest degree granted by the University in the field of legal sciences, certifying the graduate’s capacity to conduct advanced research and generate new knowledge autonomously.
Accredited for five years, from October 2019 to October 2024, by CNA.
Application: From August 29th to November 19th, 2023
Modality: On-campus | Duration: 8 semesters | Start of classes: April 2024.
More information here.
The Ph.D. program is the first in the country to be jointly offered by two universities: Universidad Alberto Hurtado and Universidad Diego Portales. It provides a diverse, multidisciplinary academic body with a renowned track record in research and educational policies.
Accredited for four years, from December 2017 to December 2021, by CNA. Accreditation extended according to RPAP Exempt Resolution No. 0110-21.
Application Period: From July 14th to September 21st, 2023
Modality: On-campus | Duration: 8 semesters | Start of classes: March 2024
More information here.
The Ph.D. in Higher Education, offered by Universidad Diego Portales and Universiteit Leiden, is a program fully defined – according to international nomenclature – as a Ph.D. with both academic and professional orientations. It aims to provide a formative experience that intertwines research in the field of Higher Education Studies with its application to the world of professional management practices in the institutional sector of Higher Education and its contribution to the analysis, discussion, and evaluation of policies.
Application Period: From July 24th to October 27th, 2023
Modality: Semi-presential | Duration: 8 semesters | Start of classes: March 2024
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The program aims to train doctors in philosophy who are equipped to contribute to academic institutions worldwide, thereby advancing the internationalization of student-led research. Students are required to participate in specialized seminars, engage in extension activities, and complete a research stay abroad. The program offers the opportunity for dual degrees with prestigious foreign universities, such as Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands, Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen, Netherlands, Université Paris X Nanterre, France, RuhrUniversität Bochum, FernUniversität in Hagen, and Martin-Luther Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Germany.
Accredited for six years, from August 2021 to August 2027, by CNA.
Application: From July 3rd to September 28th, 2023
Modality: On-campus | Duration: 8 semesters | Start of classes: March 2024
More information here.
The Ph.D. in Psychology program is characterized by its pluralistic approach to psychological knowledge, international engagement, and a curriculum design that promotes and supports the appropriate progression of doctoral candidates in the development of their theses. It also encourages the integration of students into research centers, programs, and projects.
Accredited for three years, from May 2018 to May 2021, by CNA. Accreditation extended according to RPAP Exempt Resolution No. 0034-21.
Application Period: From June 12th to September 15th, 2023
Modality: On-campus | Duration: 8 semesters | Start of classes: April 2024
More information here.
