Overview

The Computer Science PhD programme from Masaryk University may also include applied research in collaboration with the Faculty's industrial partners if this research brings new (and dissertable) findings in the computer science as a scientific field. The aim of the programme is to educate graduates who have a broad overview in their area of computer science, are capable of independent creative work, analysis of complex problems and realization of original solutions. Last but not least, graduates will have an excellent ability to communicate in the English language in which they conduct their research.

This includes the research of fundamental theoretical principles on which computer science and information technologies are based (see the Fundamentals of computer science specialization), as well as research and acquisition of new knowledge aimed at the specific use of computer science in other disciplines and the real world (see the Computing Technology and Methodology specialization).

Career opportunities:

The graduates of the doctoral study programme in Computer science are primarily employed as highly qualified specialists in IT research and development and in the academia. The graduates also get executive positions in institutions and companies where the ability of independent creative work, analysis of complex problems, and the ability to design and implement new, original solutions are required. Their employment is not limited to the Czech Republic and its vicinity, but the graduates are being promoted in research in foreign IT companies, in successful startups and also at leading foreign universities.

In general, the graduate is capable of independent creative, scientific, research and organizational work, and is ready to solve challenging theoretical and practical research and development problems in computer science and IT. This predetermines her or him as a specialist or a leading researcher at top R&D companies, as well as a scientist and teacher at universities and other academic institutions.

Programme Structure

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

conduct scientific research and development in computer science and in related interdisciplinary fields

understand the latest world scientific trends and findings in their discipline

understand scientific English texts and communicate fluently about research in English, including presentation at conferences

independently prepare a scientific article and publish it in an international forum

prepare a research project and establish and implement an international scientific collaboration

transfer knowledge and experience through their pedagogical skills

supervise and guide young students in research

immediately take up post-doctoral or junior academic positions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brno, Czech Republic

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Human Computer Interaction View 3 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in Czech Republic

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The admission committee assesses skills for creative work in computer science as a scientific discipline and the ability to communicate in English. The chairman and the committee members are proposed by a Doctoral Board of FI MU and appointed by the dean.
On the basis of evaluation of written documents committee decide whether or not it is necessary to invite the applicant to an oral examination.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Brno

Czech Republic

13555 - 21979 CZK / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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