Admission to the PhD Program is based on qualifications and an oral exam.
The link to access the instructions for completing the online application for the competitions is https://phd.unipv.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/handbook_en_40.pdf.
Candidates can take the oral exam via videoconferencing by selecting the appropriate option when completing the online application form available at the following link: http://studentionline.unipv.it/esse3/Home.do.
NOTE: Candidates applying for thematic scholarships must register by selecting the relevant category (982). After the interview, the Committee will also examine the themes of targeted research and draw up a specific merit ranking.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of the English language during the oral exam.
QUALIFICATIONS: 10 points are allocated for the evaluation of qualifications, distributed as follows:
- Research project in Italian or English (max. 1500 words, excluding bibliography), related to the PhD research topics. The project should be structured as follows: a brief general introduction to the state of the art in a field chosen by the candidate, presentation of the objectives of the proposed research, discussion of the expected results with an evaluation of theoretical and/or practical implications: up to 5 points;
- Motivation letter in Italian or English (max. 500 words): up to 1 point;
- Arithmetic average of the grades achieved in the exams taken during the bachelor’s degree and master’s/specialist degree, or during an academic program completed abroad, to be provided in a self-declaration by the candidate: up to 1 point;
- Scientific publications: up to 1 point;
- Curriculum vitae: up to 2 points.
Qualifications must be submitted in accordance with the procedures outlined in Article 5, paragraph 2, of this call for applications.
The minimum threshold to access the oral exam is 6/10 points.
Candidates will be able to view the results of the qualifications evaluation by logging in to their Reserved Area using username and password provided during the application registration process.
The interview will focus on the topics of the curricula that make up the PhD program, as well as the relevant pathways.
The Selection Committee will inform candidates who have requested it of the date and time for the videoconferencing exam. Before the interview, candidates will be required to present a valid ID. The University of Pavia is not responsible for any failure to conduct the exam due to technical issues of any kind.
Successful candidates of the competition can find the forms and instructions for enrollment at this link: https://phd.unipv.it/matriculation-documents-2/.