The Università degli Studi dell’Insubria has officially opened the call for applications for its doctoral (PhD) programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year (XLII Cycle). These programmes are designed to train students for high-level research activities, serving as an essential first step toward an academic or professional research career.
PhD Admissions Open: Università degli Studi dell’Insubria (42nd Cycle), Università degli Studi dell, Italy
Summary
- Institution: Università degli Studi dell’Insubria
- Programme Type: Doctoral (PhD) Programmes – 42nd Cycle
- Duration: Minimum of 3 academic years
- Application Deadline: July 6, 2026, by 12:00 PM (noon)
- Application Method: Online via Student Secretarial Web Services
Available PhD Programmes
The following research-focused doctoral programmes are offered for this cycle:
| PhD Programme | Location(s) | Language |
| Chemical and Environmental Sciences | Como | English |
| Clinical and Experimental Medicine and Medical Humanities | Varese | Italian |
| Computer Science and the Mathematics of Computation | Varese, Como | English |
| Experimental and Translational Medicine | Varese | Italian |
| Law and Humanities | Como | Italian |
| Life Sciences and Biotechnology | Varese | English |
| Methods and Models for Economic Decisions | Varese | English |
| Physics and Astrophysics | Como | English |
Research Areas
Research at the University of Insubria is multidisciplinary, covering fields such as:
- Biotechnology & Life Sciences: Human, animal, and environmental well-being, molecular biology, and biomedical technologies.
- Medicine & Surgery: Clinical and translational research, endocrinology, cardiovascular diseases, neuroscience, and innovative surgical techniques.
- Economics, Law & Humanities: Interdisciplinary studies combining legal, economic, and socio-cultural analysis.
- Science & Technology: Advanced research in theoretical and applied computer science, physics, and environmental sustainability.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Degree Requirement: Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree or an equivalent qualification (Italian or foreign) recognized as suitable for admission.
- Selection Procedure: Admission is granted through a public competitive selection procedure based on the assessment of qualifications and entrance examinations (oral or written tests).
- International Candidates: Applicants from non-EU countries must apply for a Visa for study purposes and, once in Italy, obtain a residence permit.
Job Description
PhD candidates are expected to:
- Perform high-profile, independent research activities.
- Acquire specialized skills in their respective fields.
- Manage, disseminate, and publish research findings at an international level.
- Contribute to the academic and/or industrial research ecosystem.
How to Apply
- Review the Documentation: Carefully read the Notice of public competition on the official university portal.
- Prepare Documents: Gather all required academic qualifications and, where necessary, letters of reference (using the specific templates provided in the call).
- Submit Online: Complete the application through the Student Secretarial Web Services before the deadline.
- Special Needs: Candidates with disabilities or specific learning disorders (DSA) must follow the specific instructions regarding documentation to request auxiliary measures during the tests.
Important Information
- Application Deadline: July 6, 2026, 12:00 PM.
- Scholarships: Each programme offers a number of scholarships. The annual amount is approximately €16,243, paid in monthly installments.
- Further Information: For detailed queries, you may contact the Scuola di Dottorato at scuola.dottorato@uninsubria.it.
