Program Overview

PhD in Computer Science and Engineering

The PhD in Computer Science and Engineering is a 3-year program offered by the University of Bologna. The program is taught in English and is part of the 41st cycle of the university's PhD programs.

Program Details

• Subject Area: Engineering Studies
• Cycle: 41
• Coordinator: Prof. Ilaria Bartolini
• Language: English
• Duration: 3 years
• Scholarship Amount: Intermediate € 1,310.47 net per month (the amount may vary if you are a member of Italian professional pension funds or if you have other employment income that leads to a reduction in the social security rate)

Admission Board

The admission board for the PhD program consists of the following members:

• Call for Applications - Third Round:
  • Bellavista Paolo, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Bujari Armir, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Foschini Luca, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Lombardi Michele, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Chesani Federico, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Di Modica Giuseppe, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Montanari Rebecca, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Prandini Marco, Università di Bologna, Substitute
• Call for Applications - Second Round:
  • Bellavista Paolo, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Lisanti Giuseppe, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Maltoni Davide, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Succi Giancarlo, Università di Bologna, Member
  • Colajanni Michele, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Maniezzo Vittorio, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Presutti Valentina, Università di Bologna, Substitute
  • Torroni Paolo, Università di Bologna, Substitute

Expert Members

The following experts will take part in the work of the Examination Board for positions linked to specific research topics:

• Giambattista Carnevale - INFINEON
• Nicolò Poggioli - INKSIDE
• Nobili Gilberto - Luna Rossa Challenge

Program Structure

• Operating Centre: Bologna
• Main Department: Department of Computer Science and Engineering - DISI
• Enrolment: From Oct 21, 2025 to Oct 27, 2025 (for the third round) and from Aug 01, 2025 to Sep 01, 2025 (for the second round)
• Doctoral Programme Start Date: Nov 01, 2025

Additional Information

• Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2025 at 11:59 PM (Expired) for the third round and Jul 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM (Expired) for the second round
• PhD Website: Available for information on research topics and programme organization

Coordinator Information

• Name: Ilaria Bartolini
• Department: Dipartimento di Informatica - Scienza e Ingegneria
• Address: Viale Risorgimento 2, Bologna (BO)