The aim of the doctoral programme is to train researchers in the field of technologies used in the realization of architecture, building construction and urban planning. News 7 theses defended in 2020 Dec 24, 2020 Proceedings of the II Doctoral Meeting Dec 18, 2019 5 defended theses this year 2019 Dec 17, 2019 III Doctoral Meeting May 26, 2019 II Doctoral Meeting May 26, 2019 UPC news 35th worldwide in Architecture and Spain’s leader in innovation according to the 2026 Scimago World Institutions Rankings Mar 16, 2026 A study commissioned by the Government of Catalonia to the UPC confirms that Antoni Gaudí designed the Xalet del Catllaràs Mar 16, 2026 Three new bachelor’s degrees added to the UPC’s offering for 2026–2027 Mar 12, 2026 Six new master’s degrees in emerging fields expand the UPC’s postgraduate offer Mar 03, 2026 An app to assess wildfire risk to homes Feb 27, 2026 The ETSAV’s model workshop coordinates the production of an interactive model of Barcelona for the World Capital of Architecture Feb 24, 2026