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
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Language
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Delivered
Disciplines
Communication Studies Information Technology (IT) Artificial Intelligence View 5 other PhDs in Communication Studies in SpainAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 401 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
401 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased 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
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
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Available Scholarships
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