Doctorats Industrials
Industrial PhDs
Research collaborations between Engineering UPF and companies can take the form of Industrial PhDs, where doctoral candidates develop their research jointly supervised by a university professor and a professional from the company. These programs strengthen the connection between academia and industry while promoting knowledge transfer and innovation.
Industrial PhDs are often supported by public funding schemes, which partially finance the research and facilitate long-term collaborations between companies and research groups. Engineering UPF has participated in several successful industrial doctorates with partner organizations, contributing to the development of advanced technological solutions with real-world impact.
Industrial Training Program
Through the Industrial Training Program, companies have the opportunity to collaborate with Engineering UPF by incorporating their technological challenges into student projects. This collaboration allows companies to engage directly in shaping the education of our master’s students while exploring innovative solutions aligned with their R&D interests.
Each year, highly qualified students from diverse backgrounds join the master’s programs at Engineering UPF, where they are trained in cutting-edge methodologies and technologies. A key element of their education is the master’s thesis, a research-oriented project often developed in collaboration with companies. This provides students with valuable practical experience while helping companies address specific technical or scientific needs.
Typically, an industrial training project spans the entire academic year (October–June), during which the student combines coursework with project development under joint supervision from Engineering UPF and the company. The collaboration process usually follows these steps:
- The company and Engineering UPF agree on potential topics and project conditions (timeline, IP, supervision, etc.)
- Engineering UPF pre-selects suitable student candidates; the company makes the final selection.
- The student conducts the project following the academic calendar, with the possibility of continuing as an intern afterward.
The main benefit for companies is gaining access to a pool of highly motivated and well-trained students, while contributing to their specialization in topics of mutual interest. These collaborations often lead to recruitment opportunities and open new avenues for applied research and innovation in partnership with Engineering UPF.