Overview

Education

The doctoral program in Information Systems at the University of Lausanne opens the way for an academic career, and it also offers employment opportunities in consulting, large corporations, or public institutions. The Ph.D. is also an excellent starting point for entrepreneurial activities.

Undertaking doctoral studies requires a strong personal commitment for three to five years. During the first phase, the doctoral candidate acquires methodological skills and domain-specific knowledge through a tailor-made course program (minimum 18 ECTS). The candidate also performs a critical reading exam and defends a thesis proposal within the first two years.

The second phase is dedicated to research projects, and the candidate prepares submissions to international conferences and journals in Information Systems and Computer Science. Candidates complete their Ph.D. with the defense of their dissertation.

Programme Structure

First phase: thesis thematic & research plan

Custom progam

Critical reading exam

Thesis proposal

Second phase: PhD Research

Doctoral School events

Reviewed publications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-02-20 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are welcome throughout the year but applicants must secure the agreement of a supervisor prior to submitting their application file.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Systems View 3 other PhDs in Information Systems 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

Applicants must have an MSc degree in Information Systems or Compter Science or a closely related discipline.

a CV (in English)

a cover letter (in English)

Bachelor and Master transcript of grades (translated if not in English or French)

at least one letter of reference (from referees with institutional email addresses only)

Tuition Fee

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International

560 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 280 CHF per semester during 36 months.
National

560 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 280 CHF per semester during 36 months.

CHF 280 for the first semester + CHF 80 for each additional semester

Living costs for Lausanne

1609 - 1979 CHF /month

Living costs

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