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DOCTORAL SCHOOL

Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems

Third-Cycle Study Program – Faculty of Computer Science and IT

The Faculty of Computer Science and IT (FSHKIT) at University Metropolitan Tirana (UMT) has been licensed since December 2021 to offer a doctoral program in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems (AI & IS). This program is built on collaborations with Albanian, regional, European, and American institutions of higher education and scientific research.

3–5 Academic Years

4 Research Areas

€0 Cost for Doctoral Students

Full-Time Employment at UMT

About the Doctoral School

Advanced, Structured, and Open Research

Program Objectives

The doctoral program aims to deepen theoretical knowledge and develop research competencies in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems. Doctoral studies are based on independent scientific research and creative academic activity, providing the necessary framework for preparing a doctoral thesis (dissertation), which is required to obtain the academic degree of “Doctor”. Through this program, doctoral candidates acquire the skills needed to conduct advanced scientific research, propose innovative solutions, and contribute to the development of intelligent technologies at both national and international levels. The program integrates theoretical, experimental, and applied aspects of artificial intelligence, with a focus on developing intelligent methods and systems designed to address real-world challenges.

Candidates enrolled in the doctoral program will have the opportunity to conduct their research activities with the support of colleagues from Université Gustave Eiffel (Paris), INSA Grenoble, École Centrale-Supélec / CNRS, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The program has a duration of three to four academic years. Candidates will be employed on a full-time basis at University Metropolitan Tirana, and their tuition fees will be fully covered by the research project for a period of three years.

Application Areas

AI in Medicine & Imaging

Robotics & Autonomous Navigation

AI in Business, Security & Society

Energy & Environment

Doctoral Research Topics by Year of Enrollment

Program and Academic Structure

The Doctoral Program in Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems is designed as an elite research-oriented program, aimed at training highly qualified researchers and experts in the most advanced fields of artificial intelligence, data science, and intelligent systems. The program admits candidates with outstanding academic records and strong research potential who have completed university studies in fields related to computer science, mathematics, mathematical physics, automation, engineering, economics, or other related disciplines. The Doctoral School aims to attract the most distinguished students, graduates not only from University Metropoltian Tirana but also from leading Albanian universities and prestigious European institutions. Candidate selection is based on academic excellence, performance during Bachelor’s and Master’s studies, analytical skills, and motivation to engage in advanced scientific research. Studies are organized around individual research plans and take place in an academic environment that promotes scientific autonomy, critical thinking, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Doctoral candidates actively participate in scientific seminars, academic publications, research projects, and international mobility activities, gradually becoming integrated into the international research community in the fields of artificial intelligence and intelligent systems.

International Collaboration and Scientific Supervision

An important component of the program is its international dimension, fostered through collaboration with universities and research centres across Europe and the United States, including French, Italian, and American institutions. These partnerships facilitate joint doctoral supervision, collaborative research projects, and double or joint degrees. Doctoral candidates may conduct part of their research at partner institutions, benefiting from access to international laboratories and academic networks, as well as the support of local and international supervisors in conducting research with both national and international impact.

Prof.Dr. Silviu-Iulian Niculescu
(Research Director at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS)

Prof. Dr. René Natowicz
(ESIEE Paris-Université Gustave Eiffel, France),

Prof. Dr. Arben Asllani (University of Tennessee Chattanooga, USA)

Prof. Dr. Didier Georges
(Grenoble Institute of Engineering & Management (Grenoble INP)

Prof. Dr. Nikolla Civici
(Universitety Metropolitan Tirana)

Prof. Dr. Arben Cela
(ESIEE Paris-Université Gustave Eiffel, France)

Prof. Asoc. Dr. Lekë Pepkolaj
(Universitety Metropolitan Tirana)

Prof. Dr. Laurent Najman
(ESIEE Paris-Université Gustave Eiffel, France),

Dr. Elton Domnori
(Universitety Metropolitan Tirana)

Prof. Dr. Patrick Siarry
(Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC))

Dr. Maaruf Ali
(Universitety Metropolitan Tirana)

Prof. Asoc. Dr. Aranit Shkurti
(Universitety Metropolitan Tirana)

APPLICATION

Submit Your Application

Applications must be submitted via email to the official email address of the Doctoral School.

doctoralschool@umt.edu.al

Response within 10 business days