University of Vigo Sees Surge in Doctorate Applications for 2024/25 Academic Year

The University of Vigo has experienced a significant increase in demand for its doctorate programs in the 2024/25 academic year, with many programs receiving two to three times more applications than available spots. Programs in Education and Behavior, Creativity and Social Innovation, and Economic Analysis and Business Strategy are among the most sought after.

Specifically, the Education and Behavior doctorate in Ourense attracted 44 applications for only 13 available spots, while the Creativity and Social Innovation program in Pontevedra received 66 applications for 22 openings. The Análisis Económico y Estrategia Empresarial program reported 53 applications for 18 places, showing strong interest in economics-related doctoral studies.

Overall, the University enrolled 398 doctoral candidates, filling 74.8% of the total capacity. Nearly half (47.74%) of these students had completed a master's degree at other universities, a common prerequisite for doctoral admission. Other disciplines such as Cultural Heritage Protection and Agro-Food Science also reported demand outstripping supply, indicating a broad enthusiasm for advanced academic pursuits at the university.

This rise in applications reflects a growing trend towards higher education specialization and advanced research in fields such as social innovation, education, and economics at the University of Vigo for the upcoming academic year.