English for PhD students
General information
Characteristics
Courses in live online mode. 10 or 20 hours in total, Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, for UAB doctoral students wishing to write their PhD thesis in English or courses aimed at presenting it (candidates can only enroll in one edition of the same course per academic year).
Documents
Writing a Thesis in English (Science, Health Science and Engineering)
Writing a Thesis in English (Social Sciences and Law, Arts and Humanities)
Defending your Thesis
Annual Thesis Follow-Up
Successful completion of Level 5 at the UAB Language (B2.2 of the CEFR) or equivalent (or a level test).
Age over 18.
It is necessary to be a member of the UAB community.
These courses are not aimed at people who have English as their first language or a language proficiency close to that of a native speaker.
You can now enroll in the 2026-2027 courses through My portal. If this is your first time accessing this website, you must register.
Throughout the month of July, enjoy a 10% discount on tuition.
How to apply the discount: in the promotions section, enter the code: PROMO10%26
In-person assistance: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Telephone assistance (93 581 13 25): Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Contact us
Do you have any questions? We will be happy to help. You can send us your query through this link.
* UAB Idiomes reserves the right to cancel a group if the minimum number of students is not met.
| GROUP / AFFILIATION | COURSE PRICE | TOTAL AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| PDI UAB | - | 100% SUBSIDIZED |
| UAB students and staff | 126.00 € | 166.00 € |
| Affiliated university community | 134.00 € | 174.00 € |
| External participants | 158.00 € | 198.00 € |
| GROUP / AFFILIATION | COURSE PRICE | TOTAL AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| PDI UAB | - | 100% SUBSIDIZED |
| UAB students and staff | 280.00 € | 320.00 € |
| Affiliated university community | 297.00 € | 337.00 € |
| External participants | 349.00 € | 389.00 € |
| GROUP / AFFILIATION | COURSE PRICE | TOTAL AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| PDI UAB | - | 100% SUBSIDIZED |
| UAB students and staff | 126.00 € | 166.00 € |
| Affiliated university community | 134.00 € | 174.00 € |
| External participants | 158.00 € | 198.00 € |
| GROUP / AFFILIATION | TOTAL AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| PDI UAB | 100% SUBSIDIZED |
| Affiliated university community | Not offered |
| External participants | Not offered |
Total amount: Course price + Administrative management fees (40 €).
Conditions
- Second and subsequent enrollments: 40 € discount.
- Affiliated university community: 15% discount on the price for external participants.
- Returned receipts and refunds: 2.50 € management fee charged to the account holder.
Groups / Affiliations
- UAB students and staff: Students (undergraduate and postgraduate), Academic Staff, and PAS (Administrative and Service Staff) of UAB-owned centers and UAB Alumni.
- Affiliated University Community: Amics UAB; Esfera UAB; Parc de Recerca; Students, Teaching Staff, and PAS of Affiliated Schools, Language Service alumni, Fundació Autònoma, etc., and centers affiliated with the UPC.
| Course | Dates | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Writing the Thesis in English (Sciences, Health Sciences, Engineering) |
15.2.2027 to 17.3.2027
|
Mon and Wed, 14:00 to 16:00
|
| Writing the Thesis in English (Social Sciences and Law, Arts and Humanities) |
16.2.2027 to 18.3.2027
|
Tue and Thu, 14:00 to 16:00
|
| Defending your Thesis |
15.2.2027 to 17.3.2027
|
Mon and Wed, 13:00 to 15:00
|
| Calendar | Days and hours |
| 16.2.2026 to 18.3.2026 | Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (fully booked) |
