Overview

A doctorate at University of Bern is carried out in close collaboration with a supervisor from the Institute of Computer Science. Possible research topics are mostly in the areas covered by the research groups of the institute.

Features

These include computer graphics, computer vision, communication and distributed systems, software composition, and logic and theory.

Interested persons can contact a leader of a research group directly to clarify the possibility of a doctorate and to discuss potential research topics.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

It is expected that scientific papers will be independently prepared during a doctoral degree and published in international journals.

Research results will also be presented at conferences in lectures and posters.

Furthermore, cooperation with international research groups is often one of the activities during a doctorate.

The dissertation ends with a written thesis and a final examination in the form of a lecture.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 7 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in Switzerland

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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

For admission at doctoral level, you must

hold a master's degree or a licentiate from a Swiss university or Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, or an equivalent university degree and

you must also fulfill any other requirements set out by the relevant faculty or graduate school (e.g. specific average grades or a specific result in your master's degree, licentiate, diploma or state exams).

Tuition Fee

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International

400 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 200 CHF per semester during 36 months.
National

400 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 200 CHF per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Bern

1655 - 2130 CHF /month

Living costs

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