Overview

Presentation

The Information and Communication Technologies programme of the Pompeu Fabra University is an innovative programme, unique in Catalonia and Spain in terms of its content, which aims to provide a bridge between various disciplines in this field.

These are grouped into four main areas: cognitive and intelligent systems, audiovisual technologies, networks and communications, and computational biology and biomedical systems. The themes of the programme are the same as the lines of research that are worked on at the DTIC.

The programme received a Mention of Excellence from the Ministry of Science and Innovation in 2011.

Programme Structure

Lines of research:

Cognitive and intelligent systems

Audiovisual technologies

Computational biology and biomedical systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-05 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Information Technology (IT) Artificial Intelligence View 5 other PhDs in Communication Studies in Spain

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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72

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An accredited undergraduate degree (Bachelor degree or recognised equivalent degree from an accredited Higher Education Institution)

An accredited graduate/master's degree (equivalent to a Spanish Master Universitario/Oficial, Master's of Research) which enables them to access a Phd programme in their home country

You need to have completed 300 ECTS credits, 60 of those have to correspond to an official graduate, research orientated master's programme

A photocopy of the undergraduate degree/diploma or Certification/proof of degree completion and a photocopy of the graduate/master's degree/diploma or Certification/proof of degree completion.

CV

Copy of the Master's Thesis, or copies of publications co-authored by the applicant, or a research proposal

English competence level B.2

A personal letter in which the applicant explains his/her interest in the chosen research field and our university

Identity Card or Passport

Tuition Fee

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International

401 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 401 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

401 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 401 EUR per year during 36 months.

Doctorate students must register their Thesis Tutorial every academic year. The price of the thesis tutorial is € 401,12.

Living costs for Barcelona

770 - 1360 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Information and Communication Technologies.

Available Scholarships

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