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Information Security 

Information Security 

Degree 
Doctoral Degree
School 
IST Técnico Lisboa
Duration 
8
ECTS 
240
Language 
PT/EN
Data de Acreditação A3ES 
01/24/2020
Prazo de Acreditação A3ES 
6 anos
Official Portuguese Code (DGES) Number 
R/A-Ef 2156/2011
Official Portuguese Code (DGES) Registration Date 
12/18/2019

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Welcome to the Doctoral Program in Information Security!

The Program aims at training experts capable of carrying out autonomous research activities in the broad area of information security, mastering relevant subjects in Mathematics, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, including computational complexity, cryptography, systems security and information theory.
The program was restructured in the beginning of 2021. The main changes were:
• New curricular plan: 30 ECTS in courses; thesis of 210 ECTS;
• Courses: courses shared with the 2nd cycle will be removed;
• Removal of the qualification exam: substituted by an evaluation of the thesis proposal by the Thesis Advisory Commission (CAT).

Objectives 

• Strong background in the subject matters relevant to research in information security.

• Contact with the wave front of research and development in the field.

• Research work leading to original and significant contributions.

Career prospects 
Those successfully completing the Program will be capable of: • Performing research activity in national and international universities, research units and hightech companies. • Leading teams responsible for information security at industry and services.
National Admission Exams 
Master's degree or equivalent in science and engineering. Approval in 2 qualifying exams. Completion of the curricular component of the Program with a final grade of at least 14 out of 20.
Fee – 1st year (indicative) 
2750.00€
Fee - remaining years (indicative) 
2750.00€

International Access

Fee - 1st year (indicative) 
2750,00€
Fee - remaining years (indicative) 
2750,00€