Overview

The third-cycle programmes are largely characterized by individuality and personal contact between the supervisors and the doctoral student.

Features

The Computing Science programmes at Umea University include a few courses which provide the basic skills required in order to become a successful researcher.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Database Systems

Distributed Systems

Cognitive Computing

Intelligent Robots

Theoretical Computer Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

You can add this in the Start date & deadline description: Positions open throughout the year. Check the university’s website for the deadlines.

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 13 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in Sweden

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

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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

To fulfil the specific entry requirements to be admitted for studies at third-cycle level in Computing Science, the applicant is required to have completed at least 90 ECTS credits in Computing Science, or in subjects considered to be directly relevant for the specialization in question.

Applicants who otherwise have acquired skills that are deemed equivalent to these are also eligible.

Tuition Fee

Doctoral students don’t pay tuition fees.

Living costs for Umeå

7125 - 11770 SEK /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Computing Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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