PhD in Advanced-systems Engineering & Computer Science

Fully funded doctoral program at unibz focusing on ontology-based data integration, business process technologies, software engineering, robotics, and cyber-physical systems.

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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 Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Mathematics with high marks
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88 (CEFR B2/C1 English)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Original research proposal on intelligent systems or formal knowledge representation
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters

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

Financial support / stipend: Full 3-year scholarship: €17,500/year net (€22,000 gross) + 50% increase for research abroad
Application fee: €50
Tuition / joining costs: €0 (Doctoral students are completely exempt from tuition fees)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 15, 2026 (Winter Call) / June 30, 2027 (General Call)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Free University of Bozen-Bolzano documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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