Loyola University, established by the Society of Jesus, is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and its dissemination as a means of effecting social change. The Doctoral School of Loyola University is the institution responsible for the training of new researchers. The institution is responsible for the organization and delivery of the research master's and doctoral programs.
The doctoral programs of Loyola University are officially recognized and approved degrees throughout the European Union. Throughout the programs, you will receive support tailored to your needs and the opportunity to engage in a range of training activities designed to facilitate the acquisition of the techniques, skills, and methodologies associated with scientific research.
Loyola University is on a trajectory to become a Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching-defined Doctoral Research University in social sciences and technology. In this context, Loyola aspires to be a university that is not only renowned for the quality of its academic programs, but also for the scope, relevance, significance, and impact of its research in the areas in which it specializes: basic, applied, disciplinary and interdisciplinary research.
It is therefore clear that internationally recognized scientific research is of the utmost importance to our university community, and that it constitutes an indispensable instrument for contributing to the development of a more humane, just, and environmentally sustainable world.
The Doctoral School of Loyola University offers a Master's Degree in Research Methods Applied to the Social Sciences, which provides students with the skills and knowledge required for a research career and is an essential step towards a PhD. A comprehensive training in research methodologies and their practical application equips students with the skills to integrate diverse techniques to address issues pertinent to the social sciences. This enables them to conduct research with rigor and a high degree of assurance of success.
Possibility of establishing a collaboration with the research groups at Loyola University from the time you embark upon your dissertation, as well as with companies and organisations with R&D departments. You will enjoy research stays, grants and precise and personalised activities based on the profile of the doctoral students working on their dissertations.
All doctoral programmes at Loyola University include research courses, seminars, conferences and workshops that contribute to developing their necessary academic skills.
You will have the chance to reap the benefits of the teaching and research experience of professionals with high-impact studies, R&D projects and management of PhD dissertations. Loyola Doctorates also works with an impressive list of collaborators with recognised academic prestige in each field.
At Loyola Doctorates you can present your dissertation with international mention, with joint tutoring from other institutions or universities, or you can do an industrial doctorate.
The Seville Campus is the only campus in the world that has been honoured with LEED Platinum environmental certification, thanks to its deep commitment to the comprehensive sustainability of the entire grounds. There is a free wi-fi connection on the entire campus, study rooms, a modern library, terraces for resting and relaxing, a cafeteria, landscaped areas for strolling, sports facilities.
Our Jesuit identity unifies us in a network of over 230 universities throughout the world with an unmistakable background and prestige, which endorses our social mission. Loyola University is a member of UNIJES and the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU).
Daniela González Iza: PhD Program in Inclusive and Sustainable Development.
“The training activities at the Doctoral School have been very helpful in redirecting the focus of my research. It’s never too late to keep learning, especially when it comes to opening ourselves up to new perspectives and horizons. In my case, it has been a very rewarding experience to encounter topics I had little knowledge of, such as the impact of big data on human rights.”
Mª Luisa Martínez Nieto: PhD Program in Data Science.
“For me, the Doctoral School is the beginning of the path to a research career, where you learn all the procedures, rules, and structures of research. It has been the professor, teacher, or guide who shows you how to enter a new and unfamiliar world. Once you understand how the world of research works, you can begin to consider starting your research career, always remembering that it is a team effort.”
Juan Fernando Luesia Lahoz: PhD Program in Psychology
"The Doctoral School is made up of people who have worked to improve and expand the resources for my research career. Their professional and personal support is of the highest quality, having a decidedly positive impact on my time as a PhD candidate."
Jair Fante: PhD Program in Theology
"The doctoral thesis at the Faculty of Theology of Granada is a great learning opportunity, both in terms of its content and its methodological dimension. As a professor at the Catholic Faculty of Mato Grosso, Brazil, I am very grateful and satisfied that the institution in Granada has generously opened its doors, making possible the completion of this doctoral research on the approach between logotherapy and liturgy. There is no doubt that this international exchange has greatly enriched the research work that is being carried out today. My sincerest thanks."
The Doctoral School of Loyola University fosters internationalization across its entire curriculum through the appointment of distinguished visiting professors from overseas universities, the overseas mobility of master's and doctoral students, and the participation of its faculty in international research networks. This approach facilitates the internationalization of doctoral studies, including the international co-supervision of doctoral theses and the involvement of international experts in thesis tribunals.
If your past efforts are reflected in your marks, you’ll have the opportunity to obtain one of the 10 prizes we award, which can cover up to 100% of the programme cost.
Further, Loyola University has a wide range of scholarships and financial aid so that nobody who is fulfilling their academic requirements will have to stop studying for financial reasons. The scholarships and financial aid packages for studying at Loyola University are established with the university’s own funds.
Loyola University has signed agreements with financial institutions to facilitate students’ access to undergraduate, postgraduate, executive and doctoral studies.
Universidad Loyola has campuses in Seville and Cordoba. The institution offers modern facilities equipped with the latest technologies for teaching and learning. The institution has recently inaugurated its new Seville Campus, a project developed by Luis Vidal + Architects. The design, environmental sustainability and the technological component play a fundamental role in this project. We invite you to learn more about it.
