Computer Science

Education objectives

Objectives

This PhD program proposed as part of the Bologna process, aims to provide a high quality standard specialized training in fundamental and applied areas of Information Technology (Computer Science) and Computer Engineering at the basis of the following guiding principles:

  • Specialization based on a broad knowledge of Information Technology;
  • Learning in a research environment by integrating one of the two research centers of Informatics Departamente (CITI, CENTRIA);
  • Fostering openness and internationalization of research;
  • Application of  strict quality control procedures.

The ultimate goal of this program is to train researchers, academics, and leaders in innovation processes in fundamental and applied areas of Information Technology (Computer Science) and Computer Engineering.

Career opportunities

Information technology companies represent an important and dynamic area of the economy in which innovation and development of new solutions are fundamental aspects to companies’ statement. Thus, it is common for high-tech companies having research or research and development units or that hire PhDs in Computer Science.

Doctors in Computer Science have additional professional opportunities in research and research and development centers associated with public and private institutions, whether in the area of Information Technology or in areas that make a specialized use of information technologies, and also in higher education institutions.

General characterization

DGES code

601

Cicle

PhD (3rd Cycle)

Degree

Doutor

Access to other programs

Available soon

Coordinator

Nuno Manuel Robalo Correia

Opening date

Available soon

Vacancies

Available soon

Fees

October

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.

 

Teaching language

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Degree pre-requisites

Duration: 4 years

Credits: 240 ECTS

Mandatory scientifc areas

Scientific Area Acronym ECTS
Mandatory Optional
Communication Sciences CC 3 -
Informatics I 213 18
Any Field of Study OL - 6
TOTAL 216 24

Conditions of admittance

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Evaluation rules

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Structure

1.º Year
Code Name ECTS
12208 Preparation of the Thesis 30.0
12206 Research Seminar 3.0
9904 Thesis 180.0
12187 Topics and Research Methods 12.0
1.º Semester
Code Name ECTS
12207 Scientific and Technical Communication 3.0
1.º Semester - Estudos Avançados
Code Name ECTS
Options
12210 Engineering and Software Systems 6.0
12209 Artificial Intelligence 6.0
12211 Interaction and Multimedia Systems 6.0
12212 Computer Systems and Networks 6.0
2.º Semester - Opção Livre
Code Name ECTS
Options
12210 Engineering and Software Systems 6.0
12209 Artificial Intelligence 6.0
12211 Interaction and Multimedia Systems 6.0
12412 Free Option 6.0
12212 Computer Systems and Networks 6.0