PhD Certificates

Versione italiana

The University of Padua can issue enrollment certifications for PhD candidates and PhD degree attainment certificates, in Italian or English. Requests must be sent to phd@unipd.it.

According to current regulations, requests will be processed within 30 days.

If the recipients are public bodies or private suppliers of public services in Italy, it is necessary to submit a self-certification.

  Certificates in Italian for private use in Italy or in English for use abroad

Each certificate requires the payment of a 16 euros stamp duty. The payment can be made through the platform PagoPA: 

  • Please visit https://unipd.pagoatenei.cineca.it/portalepagamenti.server.frontend/#/ , choose "voluntary payment" and enter the required information.
  • As regards the "payment reason", please choose "DIDA02 - Stamp duty certificates" and as for the "reason" enter "NAME and SURNAME marca da bollo per certificato di dottorato"
  • Click on "payment" and proceed.

The receipt must be sent to phd@unipd.it along with a copy of a valid identity document, specifying the destination and the language of the certificate. 

A number of certificates for use in Italy is exempt from the stamp duty (D.P.R. 26/10/1972 n. 642 All. B as amended). 

Certificates are generally issued with a digital signature. In case an original signature and ink stamps are needed, please specify it in your request.

  Certificates to obtain a residence permit

When sending requests for certificates to be submitted to the Questura in order to obtain a residence permit, you need to specify whether a renewal or the first issue of the residence permit is to be requested, as well as the date of the appointment. Requests must be sent to phd@unipd.it. 

When requesting a renewal, please send also a copy of your current residence permit. No payment is required. Please ensure your residence permit is a student’s permit. 

As for the first issue of the residence permit, the payment of a "marca da bollo" of 16 euros is due:

Please send the payment receipt by e-mail to phd@unipd.it along with a copy of a valid identity document to confirm your request.

Doctoral Degrees - PhD Office

via Martiri della Libertà, 8 - 35137
Ground mail: via 8 febbraio 2 - 35122 Padova
tel. +39 049 827 8978
e-mail: phd@unipd.it
Telegram channel

Public opening hours: Monday: 10-13, Tuesday 10–13 and 15–16.30, Wednesday: 10–13, Thursday: 10–15, Friday: 10-13

NOTICE
We recommend accessing the front office preferably by reservation, by booking an appointment at the following link https://web.unipd.it/prenotazionidottorato/ and following the instructions on the screen.