PhD in Professional Doctorate In Applied Artificial Intelligence

Tuition is 8,000 EUR per year. Applications for the Dec 2027 intake are open until Sep 15, 2027.

Graduates of this programme emerge as strategic leaders, C-suite executives, and innovation consultants capable of bridging the gap between high-level technical research and organizational transformation. By operating at the intersection of applied AI and executive management, they are uniquely positioned to drive policy, champion ethical governance, and spearhead digital change across diverse global sectors.

This Professional Doctorate is specifically engineered for experienced practitioners—ranging from senior managers to technical leads—who seek to move beyond implementation into the realm of high-level strategy and academic research. Unlike traditional PhDs, this programme focuses on the Applied nature of the discipline, blending advanced academic inquiry with the practical, real-world challenges of AI-enabled environments.

Distinctive Research Tracks

The curriculum is structured around six interdisciplinary research tracks designed to address modern industry demands:

• AI Systems & Foundation Models: Pushing boundaries in LLMs, RAG, and multi-agent systems.
• AI for Healthcare & Life Sciences: Focusing on clinical decision support and medical diagnostics.
• Cybersecurity & Trustworthy AI: Prioritizing resilient, accountable, and secure AI architectures.
• AI, Business Transformation & Innovation: Navigating the shift toward AI-first organizational models.
• Immersive Technologies & Human-AI Interaction: Exploring the future of XR/VR and human-machine collaboration.
• Edge AI, Cloud & Distributed Intelligence: Optimizing AI deployment at scale in distributed environments.

Delivered entirely online, the programme offers the flexibility of full-time or part-time study modes, ensuring that working professionals can maintain their career momentum while engaging in rigorous, supervised doctoral research. Candidates benefit from continuous mentorship from international faculty and seasoned practitioners who guide the development of their Capstone Research Project and final dissertation.