The main objectives of the PhD Programme are to provide advanced and comprehensive graduate training, both in academic pursuits and in technology transfer to the manufacturing sector. Specifically, during the three-year PhD Programme it aims to train highly qualified professionals capable of working in academic, industrial, and institutional settings at the national and international levels. 

Upon earning the PhD Degree in Information Engineering, graduates acquire advanced skills in two key areas: a technological one, relating to the design and development of complex systems in information engineering; and a methodological one, relating to data analysis, modeling, and experimental validation. Both aspects are crucial in the current socioeconomic context: on the one hand, the development of innovative technological solutions; on the other, the ability to analyze and interpret complex data, even in interdisciplinary contexts. Thus, the PhD Programme in Information Engineering is a key figure in the development of research and innovation, both in academia and in the national and international industrial system. 

The educational and research program of the PhD Programme in Information Engineering at the University of Brescia aims to provide advanced and specialized training in the various fields of information engineering. The PhD Programme represents a natural progression for students from master's degree programs in computer engineering, electronics and automation, telecommunications, and applied physical and mathematical sciences. 

The training program is updated through ongoing stakeholder engagement, involving doctoral students, faculty, and stakeholders from industry and the professional world. Specifically, the opinions of doctoral students, including those collected through satisfaction questionnaires, are analyzed by the PhD Board of Professors and used to identify improvement measures. Partnerships with institutions and companies in research and technology transfer activities also contribute to this process, enabling the program to capture key developments in the field. 

A key role is played by the Board of Advisors, established in 2024 and active in 2025, that organized two meetings dedicated to the educational projects and the results of the PhD Programme activities. The PhD Board of Professors, composed of representatives from the academic and industrial worlds, provides guidance on the relevance of the graduates, the adequacy of the educational objectives, and the program's development prospects, contributing to the identification of improvement measures. Overall, these tools help keep the PhD Programme aligned with scientific developments in the field and the needs of the research and career world. 

The educational project of the PhD Programme in Information Engineering integrates interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary elements in a structured way, while maintaining a clear identity in its core areas. The presence of four curricula—Computer and Control Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Sensors and Instrumentation, Telecommunications Engineering, and Physical, Chemical, and Mathematical Sciences for Engineering—allows for a broad and complementary coverage of the main areas of information engineering, fostering interaction between different disciplinary fields.

Interdisciplinarity is achieved through the sharing of methodologies and approaches across the various curricula and through research activities that involve multiple scientific fields. Doctoral students frequently work in research groups that integrate heterogeneous expertise, with applications ranging from electronics and telecommunications to computer science and basic sciences. 

This multidisciplinarity is further strengthened by collaborations with other scientific fields, such as physics, mathematics, and chemistry, as well as with applied disciplines. Participation in national and international research projects fosters the integration of diverse expertise. Transdisciplinarity emerges in research and technology transfer activities, which involve interaction with non-academic contexts and other areas of the University, such as medicine, economics, and social sciences. In these fields, doctoral students are called upon to address complex problems, also considering the applicative implications and impact of the solutions developed. The PhD Programme in Information Engineering actively promotes mobility and internationalization through scientific collaborations between the research groups of its members of the PhD Board of Professors. Doctoral students are encouraged to undertake study and research periods at foreign universities and research centers, as part of established international collaborations. These experiences allow them to broaden their scientific skills, foster integration into international research contexts, and develop collaborative networks. 

Specifically, in 2025, approximately 15 doctoral students completed research periods abroad, including through the University's Erasmus+ Traineeship programme, confirming the structural role of international mobility in the educational process. Internationalization is also supported by the participation of Doctoral students in international research networks and projects, which facilitate the exchange of knowledge, methodologies, and infrastructure between different institutions. In this context, the presence of members with international experience helps strengthen connections with foreign academic and scientific institutions. The PhD Programme also promotes the establishment of structured partnerships with foreign institutions, including those aimed at developing co-supervised theses and, where applicable, awarding joint or multiple degrees. Overall, these initiatives effectively integrate the international dimension into the training curriculum, contributing to the formation of researchers capable of operating in global scientific contexts.