OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology & Autonomous Driving
Doctoral research conducted within the Department of Engineering and Architecture, developing deep neural perception, LiDAR SLAM, and cooperative vehicle control in collaboration with VisLab and the Motor Valley.
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 Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 78 (B2 English)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research project on computer vision, autonomous vehicle perception, or edge AI
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full 3-year ministerial scholarship: €16,243/year net (€19,000 gross) + 50% mobility boost abroad
- Application fee
- €30
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 (Fully exempt from university tuition)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 15, 2026 (Winter Intake) / June 30, 2027 (General Cycle)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Parma documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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