Overview

Advanced-Systems Engineering at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano focuses on the study and development of advanced and intelligent systems through an interdisciplinary approach that responds to recent technological developments (e.g., Cyber-Physical-Systems, Industry 4.0, Internet of Things) by integrating the disciplines of mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, information engineering and computer science. They are supported by specific skills in mathematics and artificial intelligence.

Key facts

Your stay for at least three (and up to twelve) months at a foreign research center is mandatory. You will be required to publish at least one article in an international peer-reviewed journal and present your results at least at one international conference. During the three-year program, you will also be required to regularly attend classes and seminars, specifically designed for PhD students.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Mechanical and Mechatronic Systems

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Mechanical Engineering Design and Optimization

Production Systems and Management

Smart Factory

Autonomous systems

Humanin-the-loop systems

Thinfilm devices and sensors

Flexible and wearable electronics, smart textiles

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bolzano - Bozen, Italy

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering View 15 other PhDs in Industrial & Systems Engineering 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

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

Other requirements

General requirements

All citizen, regardless of sex, age and nationality may apply to be admitted to a PhD programme:

Applicants holding a postgraduate degree as per Italian Ministerial Decree no. 509/1999, a postgraduate degree as per Italian Ministerial Decree no. 270/2004, a degree of the former Italian university system, or an equivalent degree obtained abroad;

Applicants achieving one of the above mentioned titles within the enrolment deadline. In this case applicants will be admitted conditionally to the selection procedure, and they must produce the degree certificate within the enrolment’s deadline. If not, their application is considered null and void.
The official language of the PhD programme is English and applicants are expected to possess a very good working knowledge of English.
The English proficiency of each candidate will be assessed during the interviews.

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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

189 EUR / year

≈ 189 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

189 EUR / year

≈ 189 EUR / year

Living costs

Bolzano - Bozen

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

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