Access to PhD programmes takes place through a competitive selection process
The selection includes an assessment of qualifications, the evaluation of a research proposal and an oral interview. The entire process is managed to ensure transparency, impartiality and publicity.
Who is eligible for a PhD programme?
- Holders of an Italian master's degree (laurea magistrale, laurea specialistica or laurea vecchio ordinamento)
- Holders of a suitable foreign academic qualification. The qualification must grant access to a PhD programme according to the education system of the country where it was obtained
To access the PhD programme, candidates must hold one of the following degrees:
- "Lauree magistrali" (LM) awarded in Italy
- LMG/01 Law
- LM-1 Cultural anthropology and ethnology
- LM-14 Modern philology
- LM-15 Ancient philology, literatures and history
- LM-43 Information technology methods for the humanities
- LM-52 International relations
- LM-62 Political science
- LM-63 Public administration
- LM-64 Religion
- LM-78 Philosophy
- LM-81 Development co-operation
- LM-84 History
- LM-85bis Primary teacher education
- LM-87 Social services and policies
- LM-90 European studies
- "Lauree specialistiche" (LS) awarded in Italy
- 1/S Cultural anthropology and ethnology
- 15/S Ancient philology and literatures
- 16/S Modern philology
- 40/S Italian language and culture
- 17/S Philosophy and history of science
- 18/S Theoretical, moral political and aesthetic philosophy
- 22/S Law
- 49/S Empirical research methods for social sciences
- 57/S Planning and management of social servicecs
- 70/S Political science
- 71/S Public sector administration
- 72/S Religion studies
- 88/S Cooperation and development studies
- 94/S Contemporary history
- 96/S History of philosophy
- 97/S Medieval history
- 98/S Modern history
- 99/S European studies
- 102/S Theory and techniques of legal texts
- "Lauree vecchio ordinamento" (VO) awarded in Italy
- Conservation of Cultural Heritage
- Disciplines of Arts, Music, and Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Law
- Literature
- Literary Subjects
- Administrative Sciences
- Cultural Sciences
- Primary Education Sciences
- Sciences and Techniques of Interculturality
- International and Diplomatic Sciences
- Political Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- History
- History and Conservation of Architectural and Environmental Heritage
- History and Conservation of Cultural Heritage
- Comparative Studies
- By 31 October 2025
- Application for the selection: available soon
- Payment of the registration fee*: to be determined
- Assessment of qualifications: to be determined
- Interview: to be determined
- Pre-enrolment for successful candidates: will be made available after the publication of the final shortlist
* Applicants from developing Countries decreed by the Italian Ministry are exempt from paying the registration fee.
The selection process includes an initial evaluation of qualifications such as the curriculum vitae, university exams taken, etc. Some qualifications are mandatory, while others are optional, and together they contribute to the overall score. Candidates who achieve the minimum score for eligibility pass this first stage and are admitted to the interview.
The interview is conducted in person, with the possibility of attending remotely upon request. If there are positions or scholarships related to specific research topics, the Board of Examiners will assess the candidate's competence in relation to these topics. English language proficiency will also be tested as part of the interview.
At the end of the process, achieving the minimum required score allows the candidate to be included in the final shortlist of eligible candidates.
Note: The commission makes a preliminary assessment of the equivalence of the foreign degree with the Italian degree required for participation in the selection
The results of the tests and the final shortlist will be published on the page Ranking and Enrolment.
- Examination committe
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Online application procedure
- Log in to the Online Student Service (Esse3) using your SPID (Public ID system). No SPID? Register as usual.
- Follow the guided procedure and, when prompted, upload:
- Your CV and ID document in a single file
- The forms available at the bottom of this page
- Certificates or self-certifications, as specified in the Call for applications
The summary of the procedures described on this website does not replace the General Call and the specific attachment for the PhD selection, and that must be read and fully understood in every part. Entering the competition implies full acceptance of the Call.