📌 Program Title

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cryptoeconomics & Blockchain Science

🏛️ Reference Area
Finance & Blockchain Area – Prisca Sapientia Institute

🌐 Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cryptoeconomics & Blockchain Science is an EQF Level 8 academic program designed to train international researchers, consultants, and innovators in the fields of blockchain technologies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and digital governance.
The program integrates scientific methodology, applied research, and strategic vision, preparing professionals capable of guiding companies, public bodies, and institutions through digital and regulatory transitions, with a strong focus on security, compliance, and innovation.

⏳ Duration, Level, and Study Mode

  • Standard duration: 36 months (full-time)
  • Maximum duration: up to 60 months (part-time)
  • Total credits: 180 ECTS
  • Level: Doctoral Degree – EQF Level 8
  • Study mode: blended learning
    • online lectures (synchronous and asynchronous)
    • supervised academic research
    • conferences and seminar activities
  • Admissions: open all year
  • Program start: immediately after admission

🎯 Learning Objectives

The Ph.D. program aims to:

  • Train international researchers and academics in blockchain, digital economics, and cybersecurity.
  • Promote the production of original research and scientific publications.
  • Develop experts capable of supporting institutions, governments, and enterprises in adopting blockchain technology.
  • Connect economics, finance, law, and computer science within an advanced interdisciplinary framework.

📘 Academic Structure

Core Modules (20 ECTS each unless otherwise specified)

  1. Foundations of Cryptography & Distributed Systems
  2. Blockchain Architectures & Consensus Mechanisms
  3. Tokenomics & Monetary Policy for Digital Assets
  4. Smart Contracts, DApps & Web3
  5. RegTech, Compliance & International Legal Frameworks
  6. Artificial Intelligence & Blockchain Integration
  7. Elective Courses: Cybersecurity, CBDC, Quantum Computing & Blockchain
  8. Doctoral Dissertation & Publications (40 ECTS)

📓 Three-Year Academic Timeline

🟦 Year 1 – Foundation

  • Definition of the research project (research proposal)
  • Methodological and bibliographic training
  • Participation in an academic conference
  • First scientific publication

🟩 Year 2 – Development

  • Data collection and analysis
  • Construction of the theoretical framework
  • Second conference
  • Intermediate publication

🟥 Year 3 – Completion

  • Drafting and revising the thesis
  • Final publication
  • Public online defense

💼 Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program are prepared for roles such as:

  • University researcher / lecturer
  • Blockchain consultant for institutions and governments
  • Advisor in DeFi, tokenomics, and digital assets
  • Innovation manager in private companies and public administrations
  • Expert in regulation and auditing of decentralized systems

🧪 Doctoral Dissertation

Candidates must produce an original dissertation (20,000–25,000 words) in the field of blockchain technologies, cryptoeconomics, or related digital innovation topics.
The dissertation will be defended online before an academic committee.

📝 Admission Requirements

  • Master’s Degree (EQF Level 7 or equivalent)
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Identity document
  • Motivation letter
  • Research proposal (1–2 pages)
  • English language certification (B2 level or higher)

💰 Tuition Fees

  • €9,000 – payable in three annual installments of €3,000
  • €8,000 – single payment (discounted rate)

Payment methods:

  • bank transfer
  • or payment link provided by the Secretariat

📞 Contact Information

Admissions Office

📧 admissions@priscasapientia.university

Academic Secretariat – Prisca Sapientia Institute
📧 secretariat@priscasapientia.university
📞 (+41) 76 796 61 43
🌐 www.priscasapientia.university