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.
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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