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Selinus University of Sciences and Literature
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in information System and Networks
- Ragusa, Italy
PhD
24 months
Distance Learning
English
The research thesis of this PhD programme should provide a basis for understanding, implementation and rational decision making on contemporary networking technologies. Analyze contemporary terminology, concepts, technologies and devices used in the Internet industry. It should develop both intentional and accidental threats and threats to computer mainframe systems and networks. It should also show how to detect and prevent these threats and how to minimise potential losses caused by fraud and/or human error.
Charles University Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
PhD in Computer Science - Visual Computing and Computer Games
- Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus, Blended
English
The program focuses on the education of graduates prepared to solve research problems in the sub-area of computer science related to the generation and processing of visual information (computer graphics, image analysis, machine vision) and/or computer games development.
Selinus University of Sciences and Literature
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer System and Networks
- Ragusa, Italy
PhD
24 months
Distance Learning
English
This programme of study allows the student to develop a foundation for understanding, implementing and making rational decisions about contemporary networking technologies. It analyzes contemporary terminology, concepts, technologies and devices used in the Internet industry.
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Central European University (CEU)
Doctor of Philosophy in Network Science
- Vienna, Austria
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Network Science is a research-oriented program that provides the only PhD degree in this field in Europe. Network science provides essential tools to study complex systems including society online and offline, the economy or urban traffic. Accordingly, the program provides hands-on experience with large datasets characterizing those systems and the skills needed to analyze them.
University of Connecticut College of Engineering Graduate Programs
PhD in Computer Science and Engineering
- Mansfield, USA
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. program is designed to prepare students for a career in research. As such, it requires considerable self-directed study and independent research.
Northeastern University
Network Science, PhD
- Boston, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Network Science is designed for students interested in understanding complex systems by studying how different elements connect and interact. The program combines coursework and res...
Bangor University
PhD in Communication Networks and Protocols
- Bangor, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The program offers a focused opportunity to explore advanced topics in communication networks and protocols. Students will study how different types of networks function, how data is transmitted, and ...
The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering (Ph.D.)
- Washington, USA
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. in Computer Engineering prepares aspiring scholars and researchers to explore key areas within the computer engineering field, including computer architecture, integrated circuit design, photonic computing, high-performance computing, and network computing.
National Central University
PhD in Network Learning Technology
PhD
Full time, Part time
On-Campus
English
Spun off from the Laboratory of Science and Technology for Learning of the Computer Science and Information Engineering Department, the Graduate Institute of Network Learning Technology (NLT) was established in 2002 with a foundation built from the first phase of the 4-year University Pursuit of Academic Excellence Project on Learning Technology started in 2000, supported by the Ministry of Education.
Learn more about Cloud, Networking and Systems PhD degree programs
You'll spend your doctoral years pushing the boundaries of what distributed systems, network architectures, and cloud infrastructure can actually do. This is research-level work, and it attracts people who want to generate new knowledge, not just apply existing methods.
The learning environment fosters intellectual independence and rigorous inquiry into open problems across the field. Your coursework will move well beyond foundational networking principles into areas like fault-tolerant system design, large-scale distributed consensus, and resource allocation across heterogeneous cloud environments. You'll likely develop original contributions through experimental research, theoretical modeling, or both.
A PhD in this area positions you to lead research agendas rather than execute them. Career paths include faculty positions, principal researcher roles at technology firms, and senior engineering science posts where you define architecture standards or direct infrastructure research programs. Many graduates also move into policy and standards bodies that shape how networked systems are governed globally. If you want to ask the questions that haven't been answered yet in cloud computing, systems security, or network performance optimization, doctoral study is where that work begins.