PhD programmes
Discover the PhD programmes at the University of Bologna. Only programmes with an open call for applications are currently visible. The offer for the a.y. 2025/26 will be complete after the second call, scheduled for the end of May. For the complete list of programmes please consult the a.y. 2024/25 from the drop-down menu.
Architecture and Design Cultures
A.Y. 2025-2026
Subject area: Engineering Studies
Language: English, Italian
Coordinator: Prof. Matteo Cassani Simonetti
Duration: 3 years
Scholarship amount: Minimum
Call for applications closed
Cultural and environmental heritage
A.Y. 2025-2026
Subject area: Humanistic Studies
Language: English, Italian
Coordinator: Prof. Donatella Restani
Duration: 3 years
Scholarship amount: Minimum
Call for applications closed
Economics
A.Y. 2025-2026
Subject area: Legal, Politological, Economic and Statistical Sciences
Language: English
Coordinator: Prof. Andrea Mattozzi
Duration: 4 years
Scholarship amount: Intermediate
Call for applications closed
Global Histories, Cultures, and Politics
A.Y. 2025-2026
Subject area: Humanistic Studies
Language: English, Italian
Coordinator: Prof. Luca Jourdan
Duration: 3 years
Scholarship amount: Minimum
Call for applications closed
Innovative Technologies and Sustainable Use of Mediterranean Sea Fishery and Biological Resources (FishMed-PhD)
A.Y. 2025-2026
Subject area: Biological, Geological and Agricultural Sciences
Language: English, Italian
Coordinator: Prof. Mauro Marini
Duration: 3 years
Scholarship amount: Intermediate
Call for applications closed
Management
A.Y. 2025-2026
Subject area: Legal, Politological, Economic and Statistical Sciences
Language: English
Coordinator: Prof. Riccardo Fini
Duration: 4 years
Scholarship amount: Intermediate
Call for applications closed
Mathematics
A.Y. 2025-2026
Subject area: Mathematical Physical, Chemical and Astronomical Sciences
Language: English, Italian
Coordinator: Prof. Giovanni Mongardi
Duration: 3 years
Scholarship amount: Minimum
Call for applications closed
Mechanics and Advanced Engineering Sciences
A.Y. 2025-2026
Subject area: Engineering Studies
Language: English, Italian
Coordinator: Prof. Lorenzo Donati
Duration: 3 years
Scholarship amount: Increased
Call for applications closed
Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures: Diversity and Inclusion
A.Y. 2025-2026
Subject area: Humanistic Studies
Language: Russian, French, English, Chinese, Portuguese, German, Italian, Spanish
Coordinator: Prof. Serena Baiesi
Duration: 3 years
Scholarship amount: Minimum
Call for applications closed
Political and Social Sciences
A.Y. 2025-2026
Subject area: Legal, Politological, Economic and Statistical Sciences
Language: English
Coordinator: Prof. Roberto Rizza
Duration: 4 years
Scholarship amount: Intermediate
Call for applications closed
Psychology
A.Y. 2025-2026
Subject area: Humanistic Studies
Language: English
Coordinator: Prof.ssa Mariagrazia Benassi
Duration: 3 years
Scholarship amount: Minimum
Call for applications closed
Public Governance, Management and Policy (Public-GoMaP)
A.Y. 2025-2026
Subject area: Legal, Politological, Economic and Statistical Sciences
Language: English, Italian
Coordinator: Prof. Emanuele Padovani
Duration: 3 years
Scholarship amount: Minimum
Call for applications closed
Statistical Sciences
A.Y. 2025-2026
Subject area: Legal, Politological, Economic and Statistical Sciences
Language: English, Italian
Coordinator: Prof. Angela Montanari
Duration: 3 years
Scholarship amount: Intermediate
Call for applications closed
Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies
A.Y. 2025-2026
Subject area: Humanistic Studies
Language: Russian, French, English, Chinese, German, Italian, Spanish
Coordinator: Prof. Chiara Elefante
Duration: 3 years
Scholarship amount: Minimum
Call for applications closed