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PhD in Computer Science and Web Science

Three-year doctoral curriculum within the WeST (Institute for Web Science and Technologies), researching neuro-symbolic AI, knowledge representations, and decentralized social networks.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master of Science in Computer Science or closely related technical field with honors.
English language proficiency: Fluent technical English (IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent).
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis copy, 4-page doctoral research proposal, CV, and publication record.
Recommendation letters: Two letters of recommendation from computer science professors.

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

Financial support / stipend: TV-L E13 scientific research position (€48,000–€52,000/year gross)
Application fee: None
Tuition / joining costs: Tuition-free

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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