Program Overview

Introduction to the Doctoral Program in Information and Communication Technologies

The Doctoral Program in Information and Communication Technologies (TIC) at the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) is a pioneering program that covers a wide range of research topics in the field of information and communication technologies. The program is designed to provide a bridge between various disciplines in this field, which are grouped into four main areas: cognitive and intelligent systems, audiovisual technologies, networks and communications, and computational biology and biomedical systems.

Program Description

The Doctoral Program in TIC is a four-year program that is regulated by the RD99/2011. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of information and communication technologies, with a focus on research and innovation. The program is taught in English and has a duration of four academic years, from October to June. The program requires full-time dedication and has a limited number of places available (40).

Research Areas

The program covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Cognitive and Intelligent Systems: cognition, computation, and robotics; artificial intelligence and theoretical computer science; natural language processing; ubiquitous computing; information retrieval and data mining; cognitive multimedia technologies.
• Audiovisual Technologies: image and computer vision processing; audio and music processing; human-computer interaction, graphics, and educational technologies.
• Networks and Communications: network technologies and strategies; information theory and coding.
• Computational Biology and Biomedical Systems: biomedical data analysis; nonlinear signal analysis; instrumentation and biomedical signals; computational neuroscience; simulation, imaging, and modeling for biomedical systems.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Doctoral Program in TIC, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Academic Background: applicants must have a bachelor's degree and a master's degree, and have completed at least 300 ECTS credits.
• Language Proficiency: applicants must have a B2 level of English.
• Documentation: applicants must provide a photocopy of their bachelor's degree, a photocopy of their master's degree (if applicable), a photocopy of their academic transcript, and a curriculum vitae.
• Research Proposal: applicants must provide a research proposal or a master's thesis.
• Letter of Motivation: applicants must provide a letter of motivation explaining their interest in the program and their research goals.
• Optional Documentation: applicants may provide a letter of support from a researcher in the Department of Engineering, and/or a document specifying their financial situation.

Funding Opportunities

The UPF offers various funding opportunities for doctoral students, including scholarships and research grants. Applicants can find more information about funding opportunities on the UPF website.

Previous Master's Programs

The following master's programs at the UPF can precede the Doctoral Program in TIC:

• Biomedical Computational Engineering (MBCE)
• Brain and Cognition (B&C)
• Cognitive Systems and Interactive Media (CSIM)
• Intelligent Interactive Systems (IIS)
• Sound and Music Technologies (SMC)
• Computer Vision (interuniversity master's program coordinated by the UAB)