Doctoral research (PhD) programmes

Doctoral research programmes are postgraduate university programmes providing specialised training to those who wish to undertake advanced research.

The academic pathway includes the definition and development of a research project - through advanced teaching programmes and individual in-depth studies, in many cases also involving cultural exchanges with other Countries - and results in the production of a thesis based on original experimental work.

Duration

These are 3 or 4 year programmes. Attendance is mandatory.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to a doctoral programme applicants must:

  • hold a Master's degree or a suitable equivalent foreign qualification (or a Diploma for those who graduated before Ministerial Decree 509/99 entered into force);
  • pass the admission tests, as indicated in the calls for application published annually by the University;
  • submit, during the enrolment, a B2 level language certificate, as indicated in the call or, for candidates of the University of Milan, submit a language statement from the University Language Centre - SLAM obtained as part of their degree programme. The statement must have been issued no more than four years prior to enrolment.

Qualification awarded an employment prospects

The Doctoral degree is awarded on passing the final exam, during which students defend their doctoral thesis. The degree allows access to the world of scientific research, mainly in the academic world but also in independent research centres  and production facilities.

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Doctoral programmes

During the meeting on April 12th 2022, the Academic Senate established that the DM 226/2021, transposed into the 2022 PhD Regulation, will be applicable starting form the XXXVIII cycle.

The funding for doctoral scholarships can come from a range of companies and organisations.