The PhD in Computer Science and Engineering aims to provide its participants with the capacity to systematically understand a specific field of study or problem and expand the boundaries of knowledge through original research, according to the highest standards of quality and integrity. It also aims to critically analyze, evaluate, and synthesize complex new ideas, communicate with peers, the broader academic community, and society at large about their specialized topics, and promote academic, professional, technological, social, or cultural progress in our knowledge-based society.

The PhD in Digital Media focuses in particular in the creation of audiovisual and interactive content, technologies and human-computer interaction, journalism, data and information management, industry, audiences and markets.