Applied Informatics PhD Programme

Career prospects

The graduate is proficient in scientific methods in applied informatics and related fields, or domains in terms of knowledge discovery and data analysis, which he creatively applies in basic and applied research. He researches scientifically and brings his own solutions to problems. He/she has the skills to formulate a scientific problem, develop a project and lead a research team.

The graduate will find employment in all sectors where highly qualified and creative work in the field of applied informatics is required, both in the public and private sectors.

Programme Structure

The study programme consists of a study part and a scientific part:

• The study part focuses on the acquisition of knowledge in the theory and methodology of applied informatics, and on the mathematical principles of computer science, while both main areas are approached with an emphasis on the respective application domain of knowledge discovery and data analysis.
• The study part of the doctoral study is created with regard to the latest development trends in the application domain of knowledge discovery and data analysis. Under the guidance of the supervisor, the doctoral student selects compulsory elective courses with regard to the topic of his dissertation.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

• Is submitted electronically or in paper form on the topic of the dissthesis announced by the university,
• It can be submitted by an applicant who obtains a university degree of at least 2nd degree no later than on the day of the entrance examination,
• It contains attachments: hand-signed CV, photocopies of the diploma and diploma supplement for master's studies, proof of payment of the fee, other documents (overview of publication activities, other diplomas from competitions and conferences, certificates, ..., disability card), officially translated and certified documents on education, if the applicant completed master's studies abroad.