Overview

The PhD Programme at the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) covers a wide range of disciplines, such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Media and Social Sciences, Conceptual Design and Creative Practice-based Computing.

As a PhD student at the IT University, you will be part of a vibrant and international research environment, where you will conduct independent research, write a PhD dissertation, take courses, engage with other researchers, and communicate your results to various audiences.

Key facts

The PhD programme at the ITU has the following characteristics:

Around 70 PhD students are enrolled in the PhD programme, divided by three departments: Computer Science, Business IT, and Digital Design.

ITU receives around 150-200 applications for each open PhD call and fills about 12-15 PhD positions a year.

There are various types of enrolment: Employed PhD, Industrial PhD, and Independent PhD. The admission requirements are the same for all types of enrolment, but the funding mechanisms and employment conditions differ.

You will be assigned an advisor from one of our research groups, and you can expect competent supervision from experienced researchers working in an international environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Code of Conduct

Ethnographic Futures Methods in the Digital Anthropocene

Probability in Computer Science

Health Analytics

Confronting Data through Design Methods

Prototyping Reconsidered

Advanced Hands-on Electronics for Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sankt Pölten, Austria

Disciplines

Educational Research

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor Degree and a Master Degree qualify for assessment for a 3-year PhD enrolment/employment (copy of diploma must be included in the application)

A Bachelor Degree and one year of university studies on Master level qualifies for a 4-year PhD enrolment/employment (copy of BA diploma and documentation of planned course activities corresponding to 60 ECTS points at Master's level must be included in the application)

English Language Skills Documentation.

The minimum requirement is usually considered met if one of the following options for documentation can be provided:

Cover Letter

Statement of Purpose

Documentation of Academic Degree(s) and Exam Transcripts

Curriculum Vitae

List of Publications

Letters of Recommendation

English Language Skills Documentation

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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

Employed PhD: joins a funded research project

Industrial PhD: is employed and paid by a company

Independent PhD: pay for their own studies (360,000 kr. in total)

Living costs

Sankt Pölten

Austria

800 - 1200 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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