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Bocconi PhD in Statistics and Computer Science

Four-year interdisciplinary PhD focusing on machine learning foundations, Bayesian statistics, high-dimensional probability, optimization, and algorithmic game theory.

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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 Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering with distinction.
English language proficiency
Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Mandatory GRE General test score.
Thesis / Research statement
Demonstrated mathematical and programming proficiency (Python, R, C++).
Recommendation letters
Two academic referee letters.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Guaranteed 4-year fellowship: €18,500/year stipend, full tuition waiver, and €2,000 research budget
Application fee
€0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs
100% tuition waived.

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 15, 2027 (Annual intake deadline)
Last source review
2026-10-14

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Università Bocconi documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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