OpenFieldTU Berlin PhD in Computer Science & Distributed Big Data Systems (BIFOLD)
Doctoral research conducted within the Berlin Institute for the Foundations of Learning and Data (BIFOLD), developing next-generation database architectures, distributed query optimizers, and scalable ML infrastructures.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in Computer Science, Data Science, or Computer Engineering with high honors.
- English language proficiency
- Proficient scientific English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis in distributed computing, database systems, or scalable stream processing.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full TV-L E13 (100%) research associate post: approx. €52,000/year gross with social security and pension; zero tuition
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition at public German universities.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Spring doctoral review)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Technical University Berlin documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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