Computer Science
Cycle
Terceiro ciclo
Degree
Doutor
Coordinator
Nuno Manuel Robalo Correia
Opening date
October
Fees
2750,00 Euros/year for all students.
Schedule
It depends on the working method of each training course. The working time for the classes will be agreed with each PhD student, or when there are more than 10 students in each year, it will be agreed with all students of the programme.
Education objectives
This Ph.D Programme, proposed under the Bologna process, aims to provide specialized training with a high standard of quality basic and applied areas of Computer Science (Computer Science) and Computer Engineering, based on the following guiding principles:
- Specialization based on a broad knowledge of IT;
- Learning in a research environment, through integration in the two research centers of the Department of Information Technology (CITI, Center);
- Fostering openness and internationalization of research;
- Application procedures for rigorous quality control.
The ultimate goal of this program will train researchers, academics, and leaders in innovation processes in fundamental and applied areas of Computer Science (Computer Science) and Computer Engineering.
Access conditions
Admission Requirements:
The applicant must satisfy one of the following conditions:
- Possess a master´s degree or legal equivalent, or a degree equivalent to a degree with a number of credit units greater than or equal to 240, obtained in national or foreign institution in the area of Informatics or recognized as valid by the Scientific Committee Program. The candidate must have a final mark of fourteen values in these courses of study (or C in the range of ECTS).
- A holder of an academic, scientific or professional that is recognized by the Scientific Program as evidence of ability to complete this course.
Criteria for ranking of candidates:
The selection of candidates is of the responsibility of the Scientific Commission. After assessing the submitted documentation this Commission may call potentially eligible applicants for an interview.
Structure
1.º Semester - Estudo Livre |
Code |
Name |
ECTS |
Options |
12114 |
Free Study
|
6.0 |
1.º Semester - Estudos Avançados |
Code |
Name |
ECTS |
Options |
12115 |
Advanced Studies
|
6.0 |
2.º Semester - Seminário de Investigação |
Code |
Name |
ECTS |
9239 |
Seminar
|
3.0 |
2.º Year |
Code |
Name |
ECTS |
9904 |
Thesis
|
180.0 |