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Research-Driven Learning
Explore.
Beyond
boundaries.
Admissions
Open for Full-Time
Ph.D. Programmes
at WPU GŌA
Expand Doctoral Horizon through Transdisciplinary Research & Sustainable Development
5 Ph.D. Disciplines
Monthly Fellowship up to ₹42,000
Focus on Transdisciplinary Research and Sustainable Development
October 2026 Intake
Full-Time Doctoral Programme
Scholars would be offered
Semi-Furnished Accommodation
Doctoral Programmes
Driven By
Transdisciplinary Inquiry
The full-time Ph.D. programmes at WPU GŌA are designed to prepare scholars to advance knowledge through transdisciplinary inquiry and address complex global challenges.
Rooted in a transdisciplinary research philosophy, our doctoral programmes empower scholars to move beyond conventional academic boundaries, collaborate across disciplines, and address complex global challenges through research that creates meaningful academic and societal impact.
Advanced Research Infrastructure
Academic Freedom
Publication & Conference Support
Collaborative Research Ecosystem
Industry & Community Collaborations
Programmes
for Transdisciplinary Research
& Sustainable Development
Explore 5 Full-time Ph.D. Programmes offered:
Develop next-generation computing solutions through research in AI acceleration, sustainable computing, edge intelligence, blockchain, and advanced hardware-software systems.
Advance computational theory and intelligent systems through research in machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, algorithms, and human-centred computing.
Investigate organisational transformation, sustainable enterprise, and policy innovation through transdisciplinary research that connects business, society, and technology.
Explore human behaviour, wellbeing, and cognition through research that integrates psychological science with community, culture, and sustainable development.
Create research-led design knowledge across products, systems, and experiences that respond to real-world challenges in environment, industry, and society.
Computer Engineering
Develop next-generation computing solutions through research in AI acceleration, sustainable computing, edge intelligence, blockchain, and advanced hardware-software systems.
A University
Designed for the
Future of Research
WPU GŌA is India's first residential university built on a transdisciplinary learning and research model. With distinguished academic leadership, a collaborative research ecosystem, immersive learning experiences, and a commitment to solving real-world challenges, the University empowers scholars to push the boundaries of knowledge and create meaningful impact.
India's First Residential Transdisciplinary University
Distinguished Global Academic Advisors
Research-Driven
Learning Ecosystem
Goa as a Living Lab
Living Learning
Scholar Community
Guided by People
Who have shaped Institutions
Prof. Satish tripathi
Hon. President, Governing Board, WPU GŌA
President, University at Buffalo, USA
Mr. D. Shivakumar
President, Industry Advisory Board, WPU GÓA
Former Chairman and CEO, PEPSICO India
Prof. Suresh Garimella
Chairman, Global Advisory Board, WPU GÓA
President, University of Arizona, USA
Prof. Pankaj Chandra
Advisor, WPU GÓA
Vice Chancellor, Ahmedabad University
Prof. Walter Leal Filho
Vice Chancellor (Designate), WPU GOA
Professor, Hamburg University of
Applied Sciences, Germany
Prof. Dr. Ashish Bharadwaj
Pro Vice Chancellor & Dean of Academics,
WPU GÓA
Dr. Vijayan Karippal
Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Registrar,
WPU GÓA
The Future
of Research is Transdisciplinary
The future of research lies at the intersection of disciplines. WPU GŌA's transdisciplinary approach empowers scholars to integrate diverse perspectives, collaborate across domains, and develop innovative solutions to complex global challenges. By connecting knowledge with real-world application, doctoral research becomes more relevant, impactful, and future-ready.
Address Complex
Global Challenges
Drive Innovation Through Diverse Perspectives Across Disciplines
Connect Research
with Industry & Society
Create Research
with Societal Impact
Build Future-Ready
Research Skills
Goa :
A Living Lab
for Discovery
At WPU GŌA, research isn't confined to a discipline and or to a campus. Goa itself becomes an extension of your research environment offering a unique environment where its diverse ecosystems, industries, communities, heritage, and biodiversity become opportunities for research, innovation, and discovery.
This immersive approach enables scholars to explore real-world challenges and create solutions with meaningful impact.
Goa as Your
Living Lab
Immersive
Field Research
Research Across
Diverse Ecosystems
Industry & Community
Collaboration
Innovation Through
Real-World Discovery
Everything You Need
to Begin Your Doctoral Journey
To apply for the Full-Time Ph.D. Programme at WPU GŌA,
candidates must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
Eligibility
Master's Degree
A 1-year/2-semester Master's after a 4-year Bachelor's degree or
A 2-year/4-semester Master's after a 3-year Bachelor's degree
Minimum 55% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade)
OR
Four-Year Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 75% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade)
OR
M.Phil. Degree
Minimum 55% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade)
Step-by-Step
Selection Process
step 01
Submit Your Application
step 02
Ph.D. Entrance Test / National Test Exemption
step 03
Interview /
Viva-Voce
step 04
Provisional
Admission Offer
step 05
Document Verification
step 06
Coursework & Admission Confirmation
Supporting Every Step
of Your Doctoral Journey
WPU GŌA is committed to enabling scholars to focus on impactful research through fellowships, scholarships, and financial assistance. Eligible Full-time Ph.D. scholars can receive a monthly fellowship of up to ₹42,000, along with opportunities for sponsored research funding and external fellowships.
Fellowship up to ₹42,000/month
Merit-Based Scholarships
Sponsored Research Project Funding
UGC/CSIR-NET & External Fellowship Support
Performance-Based Fellowship Enhancement