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 here

A.A. 2022/2023 - XXXVIII cycle:

Call for admission to doctoral courses XXXVIII cycle a.y. 2022/2023 – session I expired 2 august 2022
Call for admission to doctoral courses XXXVIII cycle a.y. 2022/2023 – session II – expired 22 august 2022 at 12 pm CET

The procedure for admission to doctoral courses of the XXXVIII cycle will be divided into two distinct sessions "Session I" and "Session II":

• Session I expired on 2 August 2022 at 12:00
• Session II, dedicated to positions activated on PNRR shares and research projects, will expire on 22 August 2022 at 12:00 pm, with the publication date of positions on 2 August 2022

Please check the guide to our PhD courses

The University of Insubria also adheres to the following national research doctorates in:

• Sustainable Development and Climate Change which has as its administrative headquarters the University Institute of Higher Studies of Pavia, with 5 scholarships
• Religious Studies which has the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia as its administrative headquarters with 1 scholarship
• Cybersecurity which has as its administrative headquarters the School of Higher Studies of Lucca with 1 scholarship