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PhD in Italy

For students with a master’s degree. Paid positions, won through a public competition.

36 questions, in the order you will meet them. Open the one you need.

Part A: Decide

  1. P1 Is a PhD in Italy worth it?
  2. P2 How does an Italian PhD work?
  3. P3 How much does a PhD pay?

Part B: Am I eligible?

  1. P4 Which master's degree counts for a PhD?
  2. P5 Can I apply before I finish my master's?
  3. P6 What proof of English do I need?

Part C: Find and apply

  1. P7 Where do I find PhD calls?
  2. P8 What does the yearly PhD calendar look like?
  3. P9 What documents does a PhD application need?
  4. P10 How do I write a research proposal?
  5. P11 Should I contact a supervisor before applying?
  6. P12 What happens in the PhD interview?
  7. P13 How do rankings and acceptance work?
  8. P14 Should I accept a PhD position without a scholarship?

Part D: Documents

  1. P15 CIMEA or Declaration of Value for my master's degree?
  2. P16 Bangladesh: how do I apostille my documents?
  3. P17 Do my documents need an Italian translation?

Part E: Money

  1. P18 What are the rules of a PhD scholarship?
  2. P19 Do PhD students pay tuition?
  3. P20 Can I get the Italian Government (MAECI) scholarship for a PhD?
  4. P21 Can PhD students get the DSU regional scholarship?
  5. P22 Can I bring my spouse and children?

Part F: Universitaly and the visa for PhD students

  1. P23 Do PhD students also need the Universitaly pre enrolment?
  2. P24 What documents and money proof do I need?
  3. P25 How does the VFS appointment work, and how long does it take?
  4. P26 Why do PhD visas get refused?

Part G: Before you fly

  1. P27 Housing, codice fiscale and money
  2. P28 What should I pack, and what is my first week plan?

Part H: Arrival and the residence permit

  1. P29 How do I apply for the residence permit within 8 days?
  2. P30 What happens at the Questura?
  3. P31 Health cover for PhD students
  4. P32 How does the permit work for the whole PhD?
  5. P33 Can I work during my PhD?

Part I: After your PhD, warnings and where to verify

  1. P34 What can I do after my PhD?
  2. P35 Do I need an agent, and what are the most common mistakes?
  3. P36 Where to verify

This page explains official rules in plain language. I am not an immigration adviser and I do not give visa advice. For that, always use official government sources. Rules change: confirm with your university, the embassy and VFS before you act.