Computer Science and Engineering, PhD

Campus Johanneberg, Gothenburg, Sweden

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

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On Campus

Computers and digitalization have a huge impact on everyone and on society as a whole. Are you interested in participating in research that drives and directs the course of this evolution? Consider applying for a doctoral studentship in Computer Science and Engineering after your master's degree!

Our research education program spans a large spectrum that includes the theoretical underpinning of computer science, the development of applied embedded and distributed systems, the design of computer hardware, the design of software languages, the processes, practices, and methods of real-world software engineering and realistic drawing of images in computer games and films. When you study in the doctoral program in Computer Science and Engineering, you will contribute to the development of theories and concepts to describe, understand, and develop the use of computers. By doing a PhD in Computer science and engineering, you will gain a broad understanding of current research issues and practical applications, in-depth insights into one or more fields, as well as knowledge of research methodology. More details are available in the study plan.

The graduate school is organised within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

Description of subject

The aim of the graduate research education is to give the student a general understanding of the area of Computer Science and Engineering, and a broad understanding of current research issues and practical applications, with in-depth insight into one or more fields, and skills in research methodology.

The fields included in the computer science and engineering research education are broad and span a large spectrum that includes theoretical underpinning of computer science, the development of applied systems, the design of computer hardware, the design of software languages, the processes, practices and methods of real-world software engineering and realistic drawing of images in computer games and films.

Description of specializations

The subject of computer science and engineering covers the following specializations:

Bioinformatics studies algorithms for handling, analysing, structuring and/or visualising biological data.
Computer engineering studies the behaviour of computer systems’ hardware and software, in particular modelling and analysis of their non-functional behaviour (e.g., energy consumption, reliability, security, critical timing or realism in computer graphics).
Computer science studies logical-mathematical modelling of computation with applications to algorithms, data, software languages and machine learning.
Interaction Design studies designing computer-based products and systems with central focus on usage.
Natural Language Processing studies the development of computer programs for analysing, understanding or generating human languages.
Software engineering studies systematic, disciplined and quantifiable approaches to design, development and maintenance of software in practice.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Bioinformatics studies algorithms for handling, analysing, structuring and/or visualising biological data.
Computer engineering studies the behaviour of computer systems’ hardware and software, in particular modelling and analysis of their non-functional behaviour (e.g., energy consumption, reliability, security, critical timing or realism in computer graphics).
Computer science studies logical-mathematical modelling of computation with applications to algorithms, data, software languages and machine learning.
Interaction Design studies designing computer-based products and systems with central focus on usage.
Natural Language Processing studies the development of computer programs for analysing, understanding or generating human languages.
Software engineering studies systematic, disciplined and quantifiable approaches to design, development and maintenance of software in practice.

Admission Requirements

General entry requirements
To be qualified for admission in Computer Science and Engineering the student must have earned a degree at the second-cycle level. The orientation of the student’s degree shall also have a sufficiently close connection to the subject of the doctoral programme. Equivalent requirements apply to individuals who have taken their first degree in a country other than Sweden. The examiner, in consultation with the principal supervisor, shall assess whether the applicant has the requisite capacity to successfully complete the doctoral programme. Other requirements for general entry are regulated in Appointment regulation for doctoral programmes.

Admission
Regulations regarding admission are stated in Appointment regulation for doctoral programmes.

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