New rules, coming out the "Bologna Declaration", leading to better compatibility and comparability of the European University degrees, as well as EU students mobility, presented a new challenge for creating Doctoral (PhD) Programs in Informatics.

Informatics Engineering is seen as a broad Body of Knowledge encompassing several aspects of Computing Engineering, Information Systems and Computer Science contributing to the Conceptualization, Specification, Implementation, Validation, Maintenance and Integration of Computer-based Systems.

The main objective of this Doctoral Program (ProDEI) is to promote excellence in the Applied Research in Informatics, including theoretical aspects behind the modeling and project stages of Computer-based Systems.More information available here

Who can apply:

• Those holding a High School 2nd Cicle (Master degree) in related subjects;
• Those holding an outstanding professional or scientific CV recognized as such by the Scientific Board of the Doctoral Program.

Numerus Clausus: 25

Fees: ¤ 3000 /year

ProDEI Organization:

• Classes corresponding to 60 Credit Units (ECTS-European Credit Transfer System). Typically one Year
• Research work corresponding to 120 ECTS. Typically longer than two years.

Equivalence of ECTS: Candidates holding a Master can apply for some Credits equivalence, according to their CV. However, the upper limit is 30 ECTS.

Final Application: Only after students have achieved 60 ECTS corresponding to classes, plus an approved Work Plan Report.

Supervision: A professor from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto has to be either responsible or co-responsible for the supervision. An Advisory Group will be in charge for monitoring the student's work. This Group includes at least one external expert.

Electronic Forms for the Application available here

Potential Funding resources:

• FCT - Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia: Doctoral Grants

EIGHTH EDITION: 2012-2013 -Main Dates:
First chance for Applications: 20/04/12 to 15/06/12
Candidates selection: 25/06/12 to 02/07/12
Publication:03/07/12
Enrollment:09/07/12 to 12/07/12

Second chance for Applications:
Applications: 16/06/12 to 12/08/12
Candidates selection: 27/08/12 to 05/09/12
Publication: 06/09/12 Enrollment: 13/09/12 to 19/09/12
Scholar Year opening: 10/09/12 Classes starting: 17/09/12

PRODEI EITH EDITION Presentation

NEW SYLLABUS SINCE 2008

Contacts: FEUP
Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n
4200-465 Porto PORTUGAL
T: 22 508 1977
Email: prodei@fe.up.pt

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