RESEARCH
Ph.D. in Engineering
ABOUT THE
Program
The Ph.D. in Engineering establishes the research element as the axis of the student’s training in the search for new knowledge in the different lines of research offered through the school’s research groups, all of them recognized by COLCIENCIAS, through which it seeks to respond to the needs of development and projection of the productive sector and society. In this way, the program contributes to the search for solutions to circumstantial problems of the productive sector through the research work carried out by the research groups. It also offers companies the possibility of improving the training of their professionals and consequently increasing their competitiveness and extending their capacity in terms of product and/or service development.
Qualified registration: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 005066 dated March 30, 2023, with a validity of 8 years.
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DEGREE:
Ph.D. in Engineering
DURATION:
8 semesters
MODALITY:
In-person/In Spanish
LOCATION:
Bucaramanga
APPLICANT
Profile
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The Ph.D. in Engineering of the School of Physicomechanical Engineering aims to develop and enhance specific competencies in the doctoral student such as:
Analyze, understand and interpret engineering phenomena and processes associated with their area of training.
Use and generate techniques, theories, practices and modern scientific instruments in order to solve engineering problems in their area of training.
Apply and generate knowledge in their area of training to support the solution of problems in science and engineering.
GRADUATE
Profile
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The Ph.D. in Engineering is oriented to the formation of highly qualified professionals to:
Apply and develop new knowledge around mathematics, science and engineering.
Master the theoretical and experimental research methods of their disciplinary field.
Propose solutions to new problems, innovative solutions to existing problems, or new interpretations and models of reality.
Conceive, plan, design and execute research or innovative projects.
Lead and work in multidisciplinary teams, as well as work autonomously.
Communicate effectively with the academic community of their discipline and with society in general.
Understand the ethical responsibility of researchers in the promotion of technological, social and cultural advancement.
CLASS
Time
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Accreditations
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High-quality accreditation: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 005066 dated March 30, 2023, with a validity of 8 years.
Tuition subsidies and condonable loans
All about
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ACADEMIC
Curriculum
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Code: 24787 Credits: 6 – Modeling and Simulation I
Code: 00011 Credits: 6 – Area Emphasis Elective
Code: 00000 Credits: 3 – Research Seminar I
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Code: 24788 Credits: 6 – Modeling and Simulation II
Code: 00000 Credits: 6 – Elective I
Code: 00000 Credits: 3 – Research Seminar I
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Code: 00000 Credits: 6 – Elective II
Code: 00000 Credits: 3 – Elective Seminar I
Code: 24791 Credits: 6 – Doctoral Thesis I
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Code: 00000 Credits: 3 – Elective Seminar II
Code: 24793 Credits: 8 – Doctoral Thesis II
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Code: 00000 Credits: 3 – Elective Seminar III
Code: 24795 Credits: 8 – Doctoral Thesis III
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Code: 24796 Credits: 11 – Research Internship
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Code: 24798 Credits: 8 – Doctoral Thesis IV
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Code: 24800 Credits: 8 – Doctoral Thesis V
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PhD in Engineering – Electronics
Code: 27200 Credits: 3 – Special Topics
Code: 27201 Credits: 6 – Special Topics II
Code: 27212 Credits: 6 – Power Systems Operation
Code: 27211 Credits: 3 – Stability of Power Systems
Code: 27214 Credits: 6 – Electromagnetic Transients
Code: 27215 Credits: 6 – Dielectrics and insulation in power systems
Code: 27216 Credits: 3 – Reliability analysis in power systems
Code: 27206 Credits: 6 – Computational electromagnetic
Code: 27217 Credits: 6 – Electrical Power Quality
Code: 27934 Credits: 3 – Pattern recognition and machine learning
Code: 27213 Credits: 6 – Electric power markets
Code: 27208 Credits: 6 – Advanced power electronics
Area Emphasis
Code: 27199 Credits: 6 – Digital Signal Processing
Code: 27674 Credits: 6 – Statistical Signal Processing
PhD in Engineering – Engineering Management and Technological Development
Code: 27958 Credits: 3 – Technology assessment and transfer
Code: 27959 Credits: 6 – Creation and management of technology-based companies
Code: 27200 Credits: 6 – Special topics I
Code: 27201 Credits: 6 – Special Topics II
Area Emphasis
Code: 27957 Credits: 6 – Innovation management and innovation systems
Code: 27960 Credits: 6 – Technology foresight
PhD in Engineering – Electrical
Code: 27200 Credits: 3 – Special Topics I
Code: 27201 Credits: 6 – 27201 – Special Topics II
Code: 27212 Credits: 6 – Operation of power systems
Code: 27211 Credits: 3 – Stability of power systems
Code: 27214 Credits: 6 – Electromagnetic Transients
Code: 27215 Credits: 6 – Dielectrics and insulation in power systems
Code: 27216 Credits: 3 – Reliability analysis in power systems
Code: 27206 Credits: 6 – Computational electromagnetics
Code: 27217 Credits: 6 – Electrical power quality
Code: 27934 Credits: 3 – Pattern recognition and machine learning
Code: 27213 Credits: 6 – Electric power markets
Code: 27208 Credits: 6 – Advanced Power Electronics
Area Emphasis
Code: 27210 Credits: 3 – Advanced Power Systems Analysis
PROGRAM
Fees
Registration
0,5 SMMLV*
Tuition fee per semester
1 SMMLV*
Academic fee per semester
1 SMMLV*
* The SMMLV for 2024 is $1,300,000 Colombian pesos.
The university has a mechanism through which a student’s financial obligations can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student.
Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start the registration process”, you will find the available options.
Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students.
Students with a voting certificate from Colombia’s last popular election process may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.
KEY
Dates
Bucaramanga
Registration opening
Registration closing
Interview
Admission results
February 21, 2024
July 9, 2024
July 19, 2024
July 23, 2024
Enrollment payment
Enrollment
Classes start
July 25 to July 31, 2024
July 31 to August 2, 2024
August 12, 2024
REGISTRATION
Requirements
The documentation is received digitally by e-mail maeingee@uis.edu.co in PDF format.
Note: By clicking on the “Registro” (Registration) button you will find the forms to fill out the documentation requested below.
UIS registration form duly completed and signed.
Resume, in the UIS format established institutionally for this purpose, with the attachment of certificates and copies of documents that corroborate what is described in it.
Copy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.
Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.
Copy of the diploma or copy of the undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by an institution of higher education recognized in Colombia.
Note 1: If the applicant has a degree from a foreign university, it must be duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if it is in a foreign language. The degrees must be validated by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic.
Certificate of the grades obtained in the undergraduate program required by the program, including the weighted average.
Note 2: In the case of UIS undergraduate graduates, it is not necessary to provide this document.
Receipt of payment issued by the UIS treasury for the current value of the registration fee or receipt of consignment in the account authorized by the UIS.
OUR
Faculty
German Alfonso
OSMA PINTO
Ph.D. in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Management & Development)
Jaime Alberto
CAMACHO PICO
Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering
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Javier Enrique
SOLANO MARTÍNEZ
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
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María Alejandra
MANTILLA VILLALOBOS
Ph.D. in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Management & Development)
Ricardo
ALZATE CASTAÑO
Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and Automation
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Email: maeingee@uis.edu.co
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