Overview
The EPFL PhD program in Digital Humanities (EDDH) educates a new generation of scientists, who will bring together domain knowledge with current quantitative methods and are able to analyze, model and critically reflect on problems and challenges from real world contexts.
Features
- The PhD program is directed to computer and data scientists, engineers, mathematicians, life scientists as well as to broadly skilled students from Humanities and Social Sciences interested in the range of interdisciplinary research questions covered by the overarching Digital Humanities framework.
- The program at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne stimulates close collaboration between students, researchers and professors in Digital Humanities. Our doctoral students are trained to provide intellectual contributions and leadership in Digital Humanities as well as social and cultural issues at large.
Programme Structure
Research
- Empirical research in the areas of art, music, history and literature
- Data sculpting and experimental museology
- Social computing
- Social, political, cultural and ethical dimensions of digital technology
- Data science, machine learning, distributed information systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Application deadlines:
- 15th January
- 15th April
- 15th September
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Liberal Arts Human Computer InteractionAcademic 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.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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
- Application Form & documents to upload
- Each applicant is requested to provide the contact details of 3 referees who can write a recommendation. These recommendations are confidential and will only be accepted if they are received through the electronic application process.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 CHF per year during 48 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 CHF per year during 48 months.
- EPFL doctoral students are usually enrolled with a dual status as employees of the school.
- CHF 1500 doctoral tax charged at the completion of the studies.
Living costs for Lausanne
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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