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GENERAL INFORMATION

Official postgraduate programme (POP) to which the doctoral programme belongs
Information and Communication Technology


 
Quality Mention (reference code and attainment years)
MCD2003-00129 (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)

 
Doctoral programme that it replaces (and reference to the MEC Quality Mention if applicable)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (MCD2003-00129)

 
Basic and/or associate units at UPC involved
DEPARTAMENTO DE LENGUAJES Y SISTEMAS INFORMÁTICOS (LSI)


 
Justification of the necessity of the programme
Artificial Intelligence is nowadays one of the most active research areas in the Computer Science field and it has a long interdisciplinary tradition.

Research in this area in Catalonia, Spain, Europe and the world grows a very high speed. For example, in the Sixth Framework Programme there are specific funding lines for AI and their results are already present in everyday life.

In Catalonia this area of research is very active and there exists a scientific association with more than 200 members.

 
Objectives
To provide in-depth insight into most active Artificial Intelligence research lines with a strong emphasis on theoretical aspects.

To provide the basis for a solid and strong research profile, which allows students to develop their doctoral work as well as preparing them for their integration in the academic or industrial sectors.

 
Number of entry places per academic year, in view of the teaching, supervision and research capacity
15

 
Infrastructure and facilities that must be available for the students to be able to carry out research
Spaces for students, computer facilities