Overview

Features

To this purpose, the PhD in Data Science at IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca develops a mix of knowledge and skills on the methods and technologies for the management of large, heterogeneous and complex data, for data sensing (how to harvest data), for data analysis and mining (how to make sense of data), for data visualization and storytelling (how to narrate data), for understanding the ethical issues and the social impact of Data Science.

Programme Structure

The PhD students will have the opportunity of developing data science projects in a variety of domains, including:

Data science for society and policy

Data science for economics and finance

Data science for culture and the humanities

Data science for industry and manufacturing

Data science for biology and health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 12 other PhDs in Data Science & Big Data in Italy

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

Applications for the PhD Programs can only be submitted electronically. Applicants must fill out the online application form (registration required), providing personal data and attaching the required documents. Basic instructions for the submission procedure will be provided after registration. Applications cannot be submitted after the deadline.

Applicants must select the desired PhD Program/Track for which they wish to apply. Candidates can also apply to more than one PhD Program/Track; in this case, they are required to submit one application for each PhD Program/Track selected.

Tuition Fee

All PhD students admitted are exempt from paying tuition fees. They’ll pay only the yearly Regional Education Tax of 140 Euros.

Living costs for Lucca

700 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

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