Communication Sciences, Ph.D. | Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) | Lugano, Switzerland
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About

The Ph.D. is the highest academic degree awarded by Università della Svizzera italiana (USI). Its purpose is the training of new researchers in the field of communication sciences.

Overview

The Ph.D. is the highest academic degree awarded by USI. Its purpose is the training of new researchers in the field of communication sciences. To that end, doctoral students are expected to take Ph.D. level courses that will expand their knowledge on communication, research and ethical aspects. Doctoral student training is then completed by teaching related experiences and by attending academic events organized by the Faculty. The main objective of the Ph.D. is the formation of future academics, however knowledge and experience gained during the Ph.D. are also relevant for those who wish to work in companies, organizations, or as entrepreneurs in the communication field.

The Ph.D. programme in Communication Sciences

The programme requires close collaboration between the student and their Thesis Director. Hence, access to the programme necessitates a written declaration by one of the Faculty professors (full, associate, assistant, titular, or adjunct professor), that he/she would be willing to supervise you. The list of professors of the Faculty and their research interest can be found on USI's website.

Programme Structure

The application process (composition of the Graduate Studies Committee, choice of the Thesis Director, doctoral courses, thesis, etc.) is stated in our Ph.D. study regulations and in our Ph.D. study programme (that can be downloaded on the website).

On the quick links section of the webpage you can see several links that redirect to other webpages with useful information (e.g. Ph.D. courses offered by the Faculty).

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Eligibility for applying to the Ph.D. in Communication Sciences   To be admitted to the status of doctoral student, one must have:

  • a Master degree or of a Licentiate degree (under the previous higher degrees system) from a Swiss University, or
  • a Swiss or foreign degree recognized as equivalent by the Graduate Studies Committee.

To be admitted to the status of doctoral student, the candidate must have obtained a final score in the Master programme of no less than 8 (on a 10-point scale). Applicants from outside Switzerland must send a certificate from their previous University demonstrating the equivalence of their Master score thesis to the above mentioned score criteria.   It is also possible to ask for special consideration (admission “su dossier”). Further information are available on the website.

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Lugano

1516 - 2134 CHF /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 Communication Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1350 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
Merit-based Need-based

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mozida Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
Spreadsheet Gladiator Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Coefficient
Location not available

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