Doctoral Degrees - PhD Programmes

The University of Padua coordinates 40 separate PhD Programmes; every year it welcomes between 500 and 600 new candidates, with approximately 1600 PhD candidates enrolled in a three/four-year degree programme. In order to apply for a PhD Course applicants must be in possession of a 2nd cycle degree (laurea magistrale or laurea magistrale a ciclo unico. They are also required to pass an entrance examination.
An International PhD guide is now available: an handy tool to navigate your way around the University and live your experience to the fullest.
- PhD Programmes
- Doctoral degrees at Unipd
- Doctoral Programme UNIPhD
- PhD Programmes Calls and Admissions
- Fees, grants and benefits
- Cotutelle and International Cooperation
- Resources and supports for students with disability or learning disabilities
- Arriving and living in Padua
- Final Exam
- Scholarships for Chinese PhD students
- PHD Scholarships funded by PNRR - MD 117/2023