Overview

FoMICS is an education network between Swiss Universities for training PhD students in Computational Science. It is based on the two key components mathematical modeling and high-level engineering of scientific software.

Features

The Computational Science program at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) is structured into both block-courses and workshops taught by leading Swiss and international experts in the field.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Data analytics

Computational statistics

Advanced probabilistic models

Machine learning

Data assimilation

Information retrieval

Data visualization

Social systems and social networks

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 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.

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

Most Ph.D. students become either teaching assistants or research assistants on funded projects and are thus supported. We encourage the M.Sc. students enrolled in our AMCS programme to apply for admission in the Ph.D. programme.

Tuition Fee

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International

8000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4000 CHF per semester during 36 months.
National

8000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4000 CHF per semester during 36 months.

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.