OpenFieldSapienza PhD in Computer Science (Dottorato in Informatica)
Three-year doctoral curriculum in the Department of Computer Science (DI) at Sapienza, conducting cutting-edge research in algorithm design, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, NLP, and distributed systems.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mathematics with top academic marks.
- English language proficiency
- English fluency for oral exam interview and technical publishing.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis and doctoral research proposal aligned with department research groups.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters and updated curriculum vitae.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Three-year university doctoral scholarship (€16,243/year) with additional departmental research travel funds
- Application fee
- €10 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition for scholarship holders.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 20, 2027 for Autumn doctoral commencement
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Sapienza University of Rome documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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