Overview

About the program

The PhD in Cybersecurity at Sapienza University of Rome aims to train:

1) researchers capable of operating both in academia and in public and private research institutions for the development of new technologies and methodologies for cybersecurity;
2) specialists of the highest professional level with engineering and managerial skills capable of introducing technological and methodological innovation within the main application sectors of cybersecurity.

The multidisciplinary nature of this field of study is well represented by the composition of the doctoral college which leverages expert professors from multiple scientific sectors.

Programme Structure

The research areas of main interest for the doctorate are:

Systems security
Software security
Hardware security
Network security
Cryptography
Cyber risk management
Data privacy and security
Security governance
Security in supply chains
Security operations
Economics of cybersecurity
High-reliable organizing
Information warfare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-22 00:00:00

More details

additional admission round: October 13

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 4 other PhDs in Cyber Security in Italy

This information is based on LinkedIn alumni data for graduates from 2018 to 2024 and may not fully represent all career outcomes

Total alumni

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 be admitted to a PhD programme, students must hold a Master's degree programme or a recognised foreign qualification.

Admission procedure:

Qualifications assessment
Oral interview

Required documentation:

research project
letters of introduction (by a teacher)
list of publications
degree thesis (complete)
Curriculum Vitae

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

students enrolling in PhD programmes are only required to pay the annual regional fee of €140 and a stamp duty of €16

Living costs for Roma

850 - 1450 EUR /month

Living costs

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