Overview

At the School of Computer Science, we combine entrepreneurial thinking with in-depth technical knowledge from computer science. We offer innovative computer science programmes that distinguish themselves by integrating a computer science curriculum with business competences.

Our teaching is built upon excellent research conducted by our faculty members and their research groups.

Careers

Our Computer Science students at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) get prepared for an academic career or for corporate research and development positions.

Programme Structure

Research groups include:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Cyber Security
Data Science
Foundations of Computation
Human-Computer Interaction
Interaction- and Communication-based Systems
Programming Group
Software Systems Programming and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

12 ECTS

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

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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

The most fundamental criteria for admission are:

the requirement of a master degree in computer science either from HSG or an other university that provides a doctoral programme. Alternatively, master degrees in topics related to computer science are accepted if the programme committee approves them.
a letter of recommendation from the prospective supervisor, who must be a member of the faculty of the School of Computer Science (SCS).

Tuition Fee

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International

2158 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1079 CHF per semester during 60 months.
National

1258 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 629 CHF per semester during 60 months.

Living costs for St. Gallen

1540 - 2130 CHF /month

Living costs

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