Overview
It is a training path that leads to the achievement of the title of Doctor of Research (or Philosophy Doctor, Ph.D., according to Anglo-Saxon terminology), the highest level of education which is an increasingly common requirement for senior roles in industry, research centers and other contexts of society, as well as being necessary to undertake an academic career.
Objectives
The objective of the Ph.D. programme in Computer and Control Engineering from Politecnico di Torino is the training of researchers and professional figures capable of working in both academic and industrial environments in the broad field of Computer and Control Engineering. The goal is to develop learning and research skills, acquire the ability to innovate and manage research projects in the public and industrial segments, and foster private entrepreneurship actions that can create new high-tech companies.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Advanced data structures in Python
- Advanced techniques for digital testing
- Artificial Intelligence Safety
- Data mining concepts and algorithms
- Empirical research methods
- Extended Reality
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 72
OR
IELTS: 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are required to submit their application for admission online on the Apply@polito platform.
- All applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee (€ 30,00) for each application submitted (one application per each PhD programme).
- After submitting the application, no changes are allowed. It will not be possible to upload any other document.
- Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale) or Laurea specialistica or academic degree belonging to the university system pre-dating M.D. no. 509 of 3rd November 1999, as amended by M.D. no. 270 of 22nd October 2004 – with minimum final grade: 95/110.
- English language certificate – level B2
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting March 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Turin, Italy
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you) — Non-residents: 261 AUD / year (≈ 161 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA (Applies to you) — EU/EEA Nationals: 261 AUD / year (≈ 161 EUR / year)
Living costs
Torino, Italy
1,068-1,586 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
PhD scholarships can be with own research topic or with predefined research topic.
The gross annual amount of the scholarship is usually € 15,343.28, but the Politecnico di Torino has chosen to further enhance and promote the value of PhD programmes, increasing the amount of the scholarships to € 18.854,52.
All candidates compete for scholarships with own research topic, unless they explicitly waive their right to receive them.
The scholarships with predefined research topic are associated to particular research topics for which specific skills are required. Those applicants interested in one or more scholarships shall carefully verify which are the field of research and the competences required, as specified in the scholarship descriptive sheet and contact the relevant scientific referee.