Ph.D. - Doctoral programs | Università degli studi dell'Insubria

The Ph.D. program is designed to train students for research activity; it lasts at least three academic years, during which the students acquire the necessary skills to perform high-profile research activities; it is an essential first step towards an academic career.
The Ph.D. program is accessed through an entrance examination based on qualifications and oral or written tests: those holding a Master's Degree or equivalent (Italian or foreign) may apply in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the call, published every year, generally in July.

Ph. D. candidates from extra-UE Countries must apply for a Visa for Study reasons, then, once in Italy for a residence permit. All details are availble on:

Degree programs: enrollment procedures

A.A. 2025/2026 - XLI cycle

Call for admission to the 41st cycle doctoral programs for the academic year 2025/2026 - 1 scholarship on the RITMO project - the call for applications is closed

Call for admission to doctoral courses XLI cycle A.Y. 2025/2026 - The call for applications is closed

English certification

English course for PhD students

English language certification exams - level b2 first

Seminars, events and training activities

Seminars and events (in Italian)

Training activity for academic year 2024-2025 (XL Cycle)

Pilot action: a.y. 2019/2020 PhD course on Environment and Natural Sciences (n. 9 students involved)

PCDP Personal Career Development Plan: the introduction of PCDPs will lead to an improvement of career guidance (as they will benefit of a structured support subject to monitor and evaluation) and, on the other hand, they represent an empowerment measures for the supervisors (as they will enhance their mentoring skills with the introduction of quality elements in the process)

PCDP Personal Career Developmente Plan

Graduation's ceremony of the XXXVIII cycle - 3 October 2026 (venue to be determined)

The doctoral candidates of the XXXVIII cycle will officially receive their degrees. Their candidacies can be finalized, provided all requirements are met, by July 30, 2026.

To participate you must fill in the form ((available soon))