PhD in Engineering Sciences, Major in Automation

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Admissions
Enquiries should be directed to the Programme Office
Mode of study
On-site
Duration
8 Semesters
Enrolment fees
CLP $173,888 per semester
Tuition fees
CLP $4,189,724 annually
PhD in Engineering Sciences, Major in Automation
Programme director
Dr. Christian Fernández-Campusano
christian.fernandez@usach.cl
Contact

Alejandra Sandoval
alejandra.sandoval@usach.cl

Accreditation
Accredited for 5 years by the National Accreditation Commission (CNA-Chile), from 24 November 2021 to 24 November 2026.
Programme details
The PhD Programme in Engineering Sciences, with a specialisation in Automation, is designed to train researchers who contribute to the advancement of scientific and technological research in the automation of processes and systems.

The Programme is academic in nature and adopts a multidisciplinary approach, with research focused on the following areas: Robotics and Control, and Communications and Energy Systems.
Who is it for
Open to applicants who hold a Master’s degree or, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Sciences or an equivalent qualification.
Entry requirements

– Updated Curriculum Vitae.
– Certificates of academic degrees and professional titles obtained.
– Undergraduate transcript, including ranking, repeated courses, and the periods in which courses were taken, as well as the grading scale used and the minimum passing grade.
– Birth certificate (for Chilean applicants) or a copy of the passport (for international applicants).
– Proof of support from the applicant’s direct supervisor to commit to the Programme, in the case of public or private sector employees.
– Proof of at least a basic level of English, focused on reading and writing skills.
– Two letters of recommendation, following the format available on the application platform, from professors or professionals who can attest to the applicant’s qualifications and suitability for undertaking studies in the Programme.

Scholarships

University of Santiago Scholarships
Tuition and Maintenance Allowance Scholarship for Doctoral Studies
Excellence Scholarship for International Students
Research Support Scholarship

External Scholarships
Postgraduate students enrolled in accredited programmes may apply for external scholarships, such as those offered by the National Agency for Research and Development (ANID). These scholarships are competitive and are not awarded by the University of Santiago.

For more information on eligibility and availability, please visit the website or contact the programme directly.

¿Cómo postular a un Programa de Postgrado de la Universidad de Santiago?

Para postular debe ingresar al link Postular aquí en la página web de la Dirección de Postgrado.
 

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¿Qué documentos son importantes?

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¿En qué momento debo presentar los documentos originales?

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¿Dónde estamos ubicados?

Nos encontramos en el límite de la Comuna de Santiago y la comuna de Estación Central, a pasos del metro Estación Central y de la estación de ferrocarril y buses interubanos. Por lo que si vienes de otras ciudades a desarrollar tu programa, será fácil movilizarte. Te invitamos a conocer nuestro campus único de 32 hectáreas ingresando a: http://www.usach.cl/conoce-nuestro-campus 

Solicitud de información

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