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Overview
Computer Architecture from Polytechnic University of Catalonia aims to produce researchers with capabilities of the highest international standard in the subject areas it covers; namely, computer architecture, operating systems, communications and computer networks.
Students at Computer Architecture from Polytechnic University of Catalonia will have acquired the following competencies, which are needed to carry out quality research:
- A systematic understanding of the field of study and a mastery of the research skills and methods related to the field.
- An ability to conceive, design or create, put into practice and adopt a substantial process of research or creation.
- An ability to contribute to pushing back the frontiers of knowledge through original research.
- A capacity for critical analysis and an ability to assess and summarise new and complex ideas.
- An ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general as regards their fields of knowledge in the manner and languages that are typical of the international scientific community to which they belong.
- An ability to foster scientific, technological, social, artistic and cultural progress in academic and professional contexts within a knowledge-based society.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Microarchitecture and Compilers
- High Performace Computing
- Broadband Communications Systems
- Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
- Advanced Network Architectures Lab
- Data Management
- Distributed Multimedia Applications
- Intelligent Communications and Avionics for Robust Unmanned (Aerial) Systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Spanish, Partially taught in Catalan
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Architecture Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 4 other PhDs in Software Engineering in SpainAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must hold a Spanish bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a Spanish master’s degree or equivalent, provided they have completed a minimum of 300 ECTS credits on the two degrees
- Entrance qualification.
- Academic transcript of your previous studies.
- If your entrance qualification was issued by a foreign institution, a letter from your home university stating that your qualification qualifies you for admission to doctoral studies in that country.
- CV with references to your research and publications.
- Proof of any grants or financial aid obtained.
Tuition Fee
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International
667 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2001 EUR for the full programme during 36 months. -
National
667 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2001 EUR for the full programme during 36 months.
Estimated fee
Living costs for Barcelona
770 - 1360 EUR /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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