Applications are open at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa (Italy) for
a) two-year Master Degree (Laurea Magistrale) in Computer Science and Networking jointly offered by University of Pisa and Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna. See: http://mcsn.sssup.it
b) three-year PhD course on Innovative Technologies of ICT and Robotics offered by Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna. See: http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=375&area=46
Details below.
a) Two-year Master of Science in Computer Science and Networking (MCSN)
starting September 2009 up to 40 positions are reserved for EU candidates (candidates with a citizenship of a country belonging to the European Union) holding a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or an equivalent title in the disciplines related to the Information and Communication Technologies. Of these, the four best ranked candidates resident outside Italy will receive a support by Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna for accommodation. Additional financial support may be available after the selection. up to 10 positions are reserved for non-EU candidates (candidates with a citizenship of a country not belonging to the European Union) holding a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or an equivalent title in the disciplines related to the Information and Communication Technologies. One position will be financially supported by Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna through a dedicated scholarship reserved for a student with citizenship from India. The scholarship is adequate to cover tuition, accommodation, meals and normal living expenses. Additional scholarships may be available after the selection also for students with different citizenships. Application deadlines are as follows May 31st 2009, mandatory pre-enrollment of non-EU candidates at the italian Embassy/Consulate in their own country http://www.study-in-italy.it/studying/admission-2nd.html (Enrollment in degree programs > Procedures for pre-enrollment > Documents pre-enrollment in 2nd cycle degree programmes) June 10th 2009, opening of the on-line application web portal for EU and non-EU candidates. June 30th 2009, on-line application of non-EU candidates July 8th 2009, reception of paper validation of the non-EU applications July 31th 2009, on-line application of EU candidates August 8th 2009, reception of paper validation of the EU applications More details are available at http://mcsn.sssup.it On-line application will be open June 10th 2009.
b) Three-year PhD course in Innovative Technologies of ICT and Robotics,
starting November 2009. The course consists of 4 curricula:
- Telecommunications - Embedded Systems, - Perceptual Robotics,
- Bio-Robotics
12 positions (3 position for each curriculum) are reserved for EU
candidates (candidates with a citizenship of a country belonging
to the European Union). Applicants must hold a Master of Science
(M.Sc.) degree or equivalent title.
4 positions (1 position for each curriculum) are reserved for non-EU
candidates (candidates with a citizenship of a country not belonging to
the European Union). Applicants must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.)
degree or equivalent title.
Each accepted Ph.D. student will be granted a scholarship by the
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, including free meals and free use of
the library and laboratories. In addition, students will also
receive a monthly check as "educational allowance", as well as a
monthly allowance for "external lodging".
Application must be submitted on-line no later than
June 11th, 2009
Paper validation of main documents must arrive no later than
June 18th, 2009
More details are available at
http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=375&area=46
For the application, please see web portal (EU students)
http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=472&area=46
For the application, please see web portal (non-EU students)
http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=473&area=46
Description of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
The Sant'Anna School for Advanced Studies of Pisa (Italy) is a public university institute working in the field of applied sciences: Economic Sciences, Legal Sciences and Political Sciences for the Class of Social Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Industrial and Information Engineering for the Class of Experimental Sciences.
Charter of Values
Sant'Anna School for Advanced Studies implemented three principles, which form the basis of its own mission. Excellence - In education, research and in any other activity, excellence is ensured through the selection of the students through entrance examinations; the collaboration with teachers and researchers having a high scientific, cultural and motivational profile; the high quality of its facilities and services; and thanks to the high professional expertise of its technical and administrative staff.
Interdisciplinarity - Used as a cultural and methodological perspective, it is the suitable tool to address the issues and complexities that are typical of current scientific and social world.
Internationalization - It means the establishment of connections with institutes and centres of excellence at an international level; and the attention paid to the education and cultural growth problems of the young people coming from emerging Countries.
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