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Introduction to the Ph.D. Program in Computer Engineering

The Ph.D. title represents the highest level in academic education. The Ph.D. program in Computer Engineering offered by the University of Rome La Sapienza aims to provide the necessary skills for highly specialized research activities in various fields of Computer Engineering and concludes with the preparation of a thesis.

Main Research Areas

The main areas of interest for the Ph.D. program in Computer Engineering are:

• Computer architectures, processing systems, and computer networks
• Algorithm engineering and complexity analysis
• Software engineering
• Artificial intelligence and knowledge representation
• Artificial intelligence and robotics
• Information systems
• Database systems
• Distributed systems
• Service-oriented software
• Web and social networks
• Cybersecurity and intelligence
• Computer vision and computer graphics
• Human-computer interaction
• Multi-agent and multi-robot systems
• Natural language processing

Program Structure

The program, which may include a period of study abroad, lasts 3 academic years. Each year starts on November 1st and ends on October 31st. In exceptional cases, the duration can be extended by one more year, at the discretion of the Teaching Board.

Program Requirements

The program includes:

• Participation in Ph.D. schools and courses of the Specialist Degree in Computer Engineering, and passing the related exams.
• Carrying out a research project under the supervision of a Tutor appointed by the Teaching Board.
• Preparing a thesis on original results obtained during the course.
• A final discussion on the thesis, after which the title of Doctor of Research (Ph.D.) in Computer Engineering is awarded.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the course is reserved for students with a Specialist Degree in a field related to Computer Engineering or an equivalent title, properly certified. The selection of candidates takes place through a public competition, as published annually in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic.