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Dedication and duration of studies

DEDICATION

Dedication to studies can be full-time or part-time. Part-time dedication must be justified for work reasons, family obligations, ..., presenting the corresponding documentary proof in the pre-registration, and must have the authorization of the Academic Committee of the Program.

DURATION OF STUDIES

The duration of the doctoral studies will be a maximum of three years full-time, and five years part-time, starting from the admission of the doctoral student to the Program until the request for deposit of the doctoral thesis.

Extension

If after the aforementioned period has elapsed, the request for deposit of the thesis has not been submitted, the Academic Committee of the Program may authorize, in the case of full-time studies, the extension of this period for one more year, which could exceptionally be extended for another additional year. In the case of part-time studies, the extension may be authorized for two years which, likewise, exceptionally, could be extended for another additional year. The request must be properly justified and with the approval of the tutor and the directors of the thesis. (Application for externsion of studies).

For the purposes of calculating the aforementioned period, leave due to illness, pregnancy or any other cause provided for by current regulations will not be taken into account.

Temporary leave

Likewise, the doctoral student may request their temporary withdrawal from the Program for a maximum period of one year, extendable for up to one more year. The request must be properly justified and with the approval of the tutor and the directors of the thesis  (Application for temporary wirhdrawal).

Change of dedication

Students with full-time dedication may request the Academic Committee of the Program to change their dedication to part-time, provided they have a very justified reason for doing so. The request must be properly justified and with the approval of the tutor and the directors of the thesis (Application for change of dedication).

Royal Decree 99/2011 regulating official doctoral studies