The PhD Programme in Computer Science/Informatics is a 3rd cycle graduate programme proposed in the context of the European Union “Bologna Treaty” reformulations of higher education. This programme of doctoral studies is structured so as to offer students high quality training in research in both fundamental and applied areas of Computer Science and Computer Engineering.
The duration of the programme is typically 4 years, with one year of preparation followed by three years of research.
During the Phd, the candidate will typically perform his/her research in the context of research projects of one of the two research centres of DI/FCT/UNL:
This will provide students with a lively research atmosphere, with regular seminars and national and international contacts.