Summary
The Università degli Studi di Brescia (UNIBS) in Italy has officially opened the application calls for its 42nd Cycle (A.Y. 2026/2027) of Doctoral (PhD) Programmes. The university offers various research pathways equipped with PhD scholarships, international mobility opportunities, and advanced research frameworks across multiple scientific, engineering, medical, and socio-economic fields.
PhD Admissions & Scholarships 2026/2027 at the University of Brescia, Italy
Key Details at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
| Designation | PhD Student / Doctoral Researcher |
| Location | Brescia, Italy |
| Host Institution | Università degli Studi di Brescia (UNIBS) |
| Programme Start Date | November 1, 2026 |
| Official Contact | U.O.C. Dottorati (Via S. Faustino, 74/b, 25121 Brescia) Email: dottorati@unibs.it |
Research Areas & Tracks
Engineering, Medicine, Science, Economics, Business, and Law.
The call is divided across two distinct application timelines depending on the chosen discipline:
Group A: Engineering, Medicine & Science Tracks
- Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Innovation in Clinical Research and Methodology
- Biomedical Sciences and Translational Medicine
- Civil and Environmental Engineering, International cooperation and Mathematics
- Energy Transition and Sustainable Production Systems
- Information Engineering
- Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- Molecular Genetics, Biotechnologies and Experimental Medicine
- Precision Medicine
- Rights, Person, Innovation and Market
- Technology for Health
Group B: Business & Economics Tracks
- Business and Law – Institutions and business: value, rules and social responsibility
- Analytics for Economics and Management (AEM)
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Applicants must hold a relevant Master’s degree (or equivalent foreign qualification) compatible with the chosen PhD track.
- Candidates must meet the specific entry and language criteria detailed within the individual course descriptions in the UNIBS Student’s Guide.
Job / PhD Description
As a PhD student at UNIBS, you will:
- Conduct high-impact, independent, and collaborative research under academic supervision.
- Participate in dedicated doctoral courses, seminars, and training activities.
- Benefit from PhD scholarships funding your research period.
- Have access to international mobility programs to carry out research abroad.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted exclusively online through the university’s student portal (Esse3).
- Review the academic offers and regulations on the official UNIBS PhD Portal.
- Register and log in to the Esse3 platform during the active application window for your respective program.
- Upload all required academic transcripts, research proposals (if required), CV, and supporting documents before the strict deadline.
Last Date to Apply
- For Business & Economics Tracks (Group B): CLOSED (Applications closed on June 12, 2026, at 14:00 Italian Time. Evaluations are currently ongoing).
- For Engineering, Medicine & Science Tracks (Group A): CLOSED (Applications closed on July 12, 2026, at 14:00 Italian Time).
