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Computer Science and Informatics – (Ph.D.)
University of Maribor
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science| Application Deadline: | Call for applications has been published on May 29th; Deadline for applicants: September 1st; Enrollment: September 30th 2011 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 2,925 - | ||
| Location: | Maribor / Slovenia / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English Slovenian | ||
Location of University of Maribor
The main direction in the PhD programme of Computer science and Informatics is connecting of in-depth scientific researches, with applicative goals, that are mainly emphasized during the choice of themes of independent research works. The programme offers perspective PhD candidates a strong foundation in mathematics, with wide thematic of expertise knowledge, and with theoretical, hence practical introduction into the scientific and development research. It emphasizes critical relationship towards research and results, cooperation in group researches and competent expression of scientific and technical ideas. Individual frameworks of subjects, in suggested programme, develop following competences:
* Wide knowledge of computer and information technologies, suitable for research in a number of specific directions such as: intelligent systems, multimodal interface for human-machine communication, all encompassing computer science, software engineering, information technologies and services, etc.,
* good knowledge of mathematically-technical tools for understanding the working concept, analyses and synthesis of computer and information models and systems,
* excellent command of methodology and technique of scientific and research development and scientific communication,
* ability to research, develop and combine new methods, procedures and devices, derived from analyses, and simulations of complex problems and situations, and experiments for affirming good hypotheses and solutions. Education will cover following fields:
* * improve computer algorithm,
* artificial intelligence, intelligent systems, knowledge management and internet services,
* computer graphics and geometry,
* interaction between human and machine, multimedia,
* methodology of development and integration of information systems, its repetitive use and software platforms for their growth,
* computer language processing, hence program languages, domain specific languages, grammars and tools,
* study and reassurance of security and protection of program solutions, data and systems hence their reliability and quality,
* complete procedures for processing signals and images as well as computer image analysis and processing,
* heterogeneous and all encompassing computer systems as well as solution integration of a different source, generation, and conducting environment,
* pattern recognition, information gathering, machine learning and self-learning systems.
Contents
Year 1, 1. Semester (Autumn)
Methods of scientific work, 5 ECTS
Elective subject 1, 10 ECTS
Elective subject 2, 10 ECTS
Postgraduate seminar 1, 5 ECTS
Elective subjects have different hours of lecture time, seminar exercises and laboratory exercises. The number of contact hours for all subjects is 60.
Year 1, 2. Semester (Spring)
Elective subject 3, 10 ECTS
Individual research work 1, 2O ECTS
Year 2, 3. Semester (Autumn)
Postgraduate seminar 2, 10 ECTS
Individual research work 2, 20 ECTS
Year 2, 4. Semester (Spring)
Independent research work 3, 20 ECTS
Postgraduate seminar 3, 10 ECTS
Year 3, 5. Semester (Autumn)
Individualt research work 4, 30 ECTS
Year 3, 6. Semester (Spring)
Elaboration and defence of PhD thesis, 30 ECTS
Elective subjects: Computer Security, 10 ECTS
Intelligent Data Analysis, 10 ECTS
Bioinspired Algorithms, 10 ECTS
Internet Computing, 10 ECTS
Graph Theory, 10 ECTS
Embedded and Ubiquitous Computer Systems, 10 ECTS
Dependability of Computer Systems, 10 ECTS
Advanced Algorithms, 10 ECTS
Computer Graphics, 10 ECTS
Converging Technologies and Contents, 10 ECTS
Reuse in Information System Development, 10 ECTS
Service Engineering and Services Science, 10 ECTS
Information Systems Integration Methods, 10 ECTS
Software Platforms for Information Systems Development, 10 ECTS
Advanced research methods for computer science, 10 ECTS
Advanced knowledge exploration, 10 ECTS
Modelling and animation of natural objects, 10 ECTS
Special Topics in Evolutionary Computations, 10 ECTS
Special Topics in Domain Specific Languages, 10 ECTS
Self Learning System Development and Applications, 10 ECTS
Selected Chapters from Distributed Computing, 10 ECTS
Selected Chapters from Service and Semantic Oriented Web, 10 ECTS
Linear Algebra, 10 ECTS
Combinatorial Optimization, 10 ECTS
Intelligent Information Solutions, 10 ECTS
Portal Technologies and Knowledge Management, 10 ECTS
Computational Geometry Principles, 10 ECTS
Geometric Modelling, 10 ECTS
Pattern recognition, 10 ECTS
Computer vision, 10 ECTS
Information Systems Theory, 10 ECTS
Quality Management Systems in Informatics, 10 ECTS
Distributed and Computational Intelligence, 10 ECTS
Distributed computer systems and massive microprocessor systems, 10 ECTS
Design and Implementation of Computer Games, 10 ECTS
Databases, 10 ECTS
Risk management and security policies in information security, 10 ECTS
Selected Topics in Digital Signal Processing, 10 ECTS
Image Processing, 10 ECTS
Data Mining, 10 ECTS
Hybrid Machine Learning Methods, 10 ECTS
Algorithms of Computer Multimedia, 10 ECTS
Principles of Modern GIS, 10 ECTS
Efficiency in Software Engineering, 10 ECTS
Information Systems Auditing, 10 ECTS
Heterogeneous Computer Systems, 10 ECTS
Theory of Programming Langauges, 10 ECTS
FINAL EXAMINATION
PhD Thesis
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
To enroll into the 3rd cycle programme of Computer Science and Informatics studies, the applicant must have successfully completed one of the following:
a) The 2nd cycle study programme,
b) University study programme initiated prior to 11.6.2004.,
c) Professional study programme (initiated prior to 11.6.2004.) and the study programme with a concentration prerequisite. Stated candidates, before applying, must complete the requirement of having acquired 35 ECTS credits from the 2nd cycle programme of Computer Science and Informatics studies. Student obligations (the list of subjects) of the respective candidate are determined by the University study committee, according to the candidate´s field of education (type of programme completed by the candidate)
d) Vocational study programme, completed according to the specifications of EU, or a Joint Masters Programme, which carries 300 ECTS credits. Previous proper knowledge is gained during Undergraduate or Postgraduate (the 2nd cycle of Bologna declaration) studies in the field of Computer Science and Informatics.
If there is a limited enrollment, the candidates will be chosen based on the following:
- final grades (20%)
- grades, based on the exam from the elective subject, in the field of Computer science and Informatics (80%).
At the elective subject exam, candidate can compensate 50% of the grade from the current research work in the field of study.
Grading criteria is:
- original scientific papers or reviews published in journals with the impact factor (JCR) or the journals catalogued in databases such as SCI, SSCI, or A&HCI,
- published contributions in the International Conference Anthology,
- other publishing.
PREREQUISITES FOR SWITCHING MAJORS
According to the criteria for switching majors to the 2nd year study programme of the 3rd level Computer Science and Informatics, the candidate can register if he/she completed the following:
- study programme for Master of Science (accepted prior to 11.6.2004) and at registration, 60 ECTS credits are acknowledged,
- university study programme (accepted prior to 11.6.2004) and study programme for acquirement of specialization, and at the registration, 60 ECTS credits are acknowledged.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
The study programme has been accredited by the State regulated accreditational body in the Republic of Slovenia.
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