Overview

The PhD in Artificial Intelligence is implemented, with the coordination of the CNR and the University of Pisa, with the establishment of 5 federated AI doctorates, organized by a university leader and a large consortium of universities and research institutions.

Specific objectives of the PhD-AI at Sapienza University of Rome are:

Build a community of young researchers in training and AI researchers distributed at a territorial and disciplinary level;
Encourage the exchange of multi-disciplinary experiences between the nodes of the network through the periods of didactic and research mobility of the PhD students;
Integrate and strengthen the Italian network of AI research centers, also in relation to the European ICT-48-H2020 program "Towards a vibrant European network of AI excellence centers" and the European human-centered and trustworthy AI development strategy.

Programme Structure

Areas of specialization:

Security and cybersecurity - Sapienza University of Rome
Health and life sciences - University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome
Agrifood and environment - University of Naples Federico II
Industry 4.0 - Turin Polytechnic
Society - University of Pisa

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-21 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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PTE Academic

42

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IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Roma, Italy

Disciplines

Artificial Intelligence View 4 other PhDs in Artificial Intelligence in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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PTE Academic

42

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IELTS

5.5

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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.
The evaluation of the qualifications includes the evaluation of the curriculum and the evaluation of the research project.
The oral exam will be held in English.

Required documentation

research project
letters of introduction (by a teacher)
List of publications
publications (a single pdf for each publication)
Curriculum Vitae

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

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

Living costs

Roma

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

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