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Aug 26
Wednesday, 2026
Online event
How to Apply to the Professional Doctorate in Applied AI at OPIT
17:00 to 18:00
Online
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 17h00 CET
📍OPIT Webinar
🎤 Speakers: Catalina Dumitru and Greta Maiocchi

Are you considering a Professional Doctorate in Applied Artificial Intelligence at OPIT but want to better understand the admissions process, requirements, and next steps?

Join us for a practical session where Catalina and Greta will walk you through everything you need to know to apply to OPIT’s Professional Doctorate in Applied AI.

During the webinar, we will cover:

🎓 Who the program is designed for and what makes the Professional Doctorate different from a traditional PhD
📋 Admission requirements and the application process
🔎 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and how your professional experience can be considered
📝 Key application documents, including the Statement of Purpose
👨‍🏫 Supervisor matching and the next steps after submitting your application
💬 Admission interviews and what to expect
⏱️ Timeline and key deadlines for the upcoming intake
❓ A live Q&A session where you can ask your questions directly to the team

Whether you are already preparing your application or are still exploring whether the Professional Doctorate is the right next step for you, this session will give you a clear overview of the journey from application to admission.

Sep 15
Tuesday, 2026
Online event
OPIT Admissions Q&A: Your Final Questions Answered
17:00 to 18:00
Online
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 17h00 CET
📍OPIT Webinar
🎤 Speakers: OPIT Team

Whether you'd like to know more about our Bachelor's and Master's programs, the admissions process, tuition fees, scholarships, payment options, the online learning experience, or student support, we're here to provide clear answers and practical guidance.

This is your opportunity to connect directly with the OPIT team, get personalized advice, and ensure you have all the information you need before taking the next step.

What you'll learn:

  • Final guidance on the admissions and enrollment process.
  • Answers to your questions about Bachelor's and Master's programs.
  • Information on tuition fees, scholarships, and flexible payment options.
  • Insights into the online learning experience and student support services.
  • Live Q&A with the OPIT Admissions team.
Press coverage

Medium: First cohort of students set to graduate from Open Institute of Technology

Source: Medium, published on March 24th, 2025 By Alexandre Lopez The first ever cohort will graduate from Open Institute of Technology (OPIT) on 8th March 2025, with 40 students receiving a Master of Science degree in Applied Data Science and AI. OPIT was launched two years ago by renowned edtech entrepreneur Riccardo Ocleppo and Prof. […]

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Agenda Digitale: Artificial Intelligence – What is the Impact on the Three Pillars of Our Society

Source: Agenda Digitale, published on March 21st, 2025 By Pierluigi Casale (Associate Professor and Area Chair in AI of OPIT, Open Institute of Technology) AI is revolutionizing institutions and education, but also our daily lives, improving decision-making and energy efficiency, city management, and personalizing learning. Current choices will determine the future of this technology, which […]

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Il Sole 24 Ore: OPIT reaches its first milestone and celebrates its graduates in Applied Data Science & AI

Source: Il Sole 24 Ore, published on March 24th, 2025 Just two years after its launch, the online and European-accredited academic institution, whose rector is former minister Francesco Profumo, confirms its growth with over 300 students from 78 countries and an international faculty of excellence. OPIT (Open Institute of Technology), the European accredited academic institution […]

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La Stampa: Artificial Intelligence, the questions to ask yourself

Source: La Stampa, published on March 11th, 2025 By Francesco Profumo Education must therefore change its paradigm: from a system based on the accumulation of knowledge to a process that teaches how to think. We live in an era in which access to information has become immediate and unlimited. All it takes is an internet […]

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Avvenire: Malta Has the First Online Graduates in Artificial Intelligence

Source: Avvenire, published on March 20th, 2025 Diploma to the first 40 students of OPIT, Open Institute of Technology. Rector Profumo: “It is the first chapter of a path of continuous growth with new courses” First graduates from OPIT (Open Institute of Technology), an exclusively online academic institution accredited at European level based in the […]

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MediaKey: OPIT and L45 Together Again for Media Relations and Leader Image

Source: MediaKey, published on February 27th, 2025 For the third consecutive year, Open Institute of Technology has entrusted Simone Guzzardi’s agency with the PR activities and management of the LinkedIn profile of the rector, former Minister Francesco Profumo OPIT – Open Institute of Technology, an EQF (European Qualification Framework) and MFHEA accredited university institution, confirms […]

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Times of Malta: Students from across the globe graduate in hybrid ceremony in Valletta

Source: Times of Malta, published on March 18th, 2025 OPIT held its first ever graduation ceremony earlier this month The Open Institute of Technology held its first-ever graduation ceremony in Valletta earlier this month, with students joining in person and virtually from across the globe. The hybrid ceremony marked the successful completion of the Master […]