PhD Studentship - Statistics and Computer Science

Call for Applications 

Within the PhD School at Bocconi University, the 4-year PhD program in Statistics and Computer Science is a high profile and rigorous doctoral program that provides students with a strong statistical, computational and mathematical background.

The program features two curricula: Statistics and Computer Science. Candidates may apply either to a single curriculum or to both curricula.

The first year comprises both shared and curriculum-specific courses that are compulsory for all enrolled PhD students. These provide a wide range of theoretical, methodological and computational skills that are essential for research in the chosen curriculum. The second year features specialized courses on cutting-edge research topics for students in the Statistics curriculum and reading groups for students in the Computer Science curriculum. Students receive dedicated mentorship throughout their time at Bocconi.

The Faculty includes internationally recognized leading researchers in Statistics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Probability and Statistical Physics. The program also benefits from contributions of distinguished visiting professors who deliver short monographic courses.

The PhD in Statistics and Computer Science is designed for highly motivated students aiming to pursue first-rate research careers in academia, research institutes and industry. Career opportunities also extend to central banks, financial institutions, government agencies, international organizations, and public health institutions.

Highly qualified and motivated students with MSc degrees in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Physics, Engineering or other quantitatively oriented fields are encouraged to apply for admission.

Applications can be submitted by candidates of any citizenship who:

• Have completed or are completing their graduate studies and
• Have at least a “proven” B2 (CEFR) level of competence in English

For the PhD in Statistics and Computer Science, the PhD School offers:

• A maximum of 12 places with a fellowship fully funded by Tech Europe Foundation (TEF) (6 for the curriculum in Statistics and 6 for the curriculum in Computer Science);
• 2 places with a merit-based tuition waiver covering up to 100% of tuition fees
• 2 places with payment of tuition fees

Tuition fees for students without a fellowship or tuition waiver amount to € 15,000 for year 1 and 2 and € 5,000 for year 3 and 4.

A minimum of 60 total points out of 100 is required to be eligible for admission to the program.

Please consult our website for complete details of our application procedure (via the ‘Apply’ button above).

Applications are due by 5 February 2026.

For more information about our program, please visit the website: here

For more information about the program, please feel free to contact phdadmission@unibocconi.it

or the PhD Director, Professor Igor Prunster (igor.pruenster@unibocconi.it)