Overview

About the program

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) constitute one of the most active research areas in developed countries. Universidad Carlos III de Madrid has been committed for years to a solid training offer in this field.

The research lines associated with the Signal Processing and Communications Engineering program are focused on Signal and Data Processing, Multimedia Processing, Advanced Mobile Communications and High Frequency Technologies.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Machine learning
Applications of machine learning in science and technology
Statistical signal processing
Information theory
Computer vision
Speech technologies
Audio processing
Multimodal applications of machine learning
Sustainable and bio-inspired machine learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madrid, Spain

Disciplines

Electronics & Embedded Technology Communications Engineering View 5 other PhDs in Electronics & Embedded Technology in Spain

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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

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72

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Other requirements

General requirements

In compliance with the current regulation, candidates are required to have an official Spanish undergraduate degree (Grado) and a research Master's degree in the field of Signal Theory and Communication, or their equivalent in member states of the European Higher Education Area, with a minimum 300 ECTS in higher education studies as a whole, of which a minimum 60 must be of Master's level.

Academic transcript of previous degree (Bachelor's and Master’s degree or equivalent), including grades
Curriculum Vitae
Authorization of disclosure of educational and employment information
Ph.D. research proposal
Endorsement for thesis project

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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

780 EUR / year

≈ 780 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

780 EUR / year

≈ 780 EUR / year

Living costs

Madrid

Spain

745 - 1260 EUR / 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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