Our PhD Program
With over forty years of research excellence behind it, our PhD Program in Psychological Sciences combines rigorous methodological training with an international and collaborative spirit. Students learn science by doing science, developing the skills and independence needed to advance psychological research worldwide
Key Information
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Prospective students
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Welcome info
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List of courses
We offer thematic, methodological, and soft-skills courses, with updated schedules and details online
Cutting-Edge Research Facilities
Our PhD students have access to more than sixty cutting-edge laboratories across the Departments of General and Developmental Psychology, from EEG and eye-tracking setups to immersive virtual-reality environments. These facilities support world-class research in every field of psychological science
Seminar Series & Teaching
Weekly seminar series where international scholars and experts present frontier research in psychological sciences. Open to all PhD students, these meetings foster dialogue, inspiration, and collaboration across diverse areas of study.
Furthermore, each year our PhD Program offers a wide selection of courses taught by faculty and visiting scholars: from thematic and soft skills sessions to advanced methodology and programming.
Student Life & Resources
Our PhD community thrives in the lively academic and cultural setting of Padua. Students benefit from dedicated scholarly and well-being services, international networks, and a welcoming environment that supports both academic excellence and personal growth
Why Choose Our PhD Program
What makes the PhD in Psychological Sciences at the University of Padua unique
Research-Driven Training
From day one, doctoral candidates learn science by doing science, engaging in hands-on research within 60+ laboratories
International Outlook
Every student spends a period abroad, collaborating with leading labs worldwide. The program is fully taught in English and embedded in an open, global academic community
Comprehensive Methodological Education
Cross-disciplinary training in research design, statistics, and data analysis, empowering students to conduct their own independent research
Supportive Community
A collaborative, inclusive atmosphere promotes well-being, mentorship, and exchange, from structured supervision to student-led initiatives and well-being services
Research lines
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Lucia Regolin
(course head / coordinator)
Francesca Peressotti
(deputy coordinator)
Giulia Panozzo
(administrative staff contact person)
Our PhD Program is guided by a clear governance structure that ensures quality, fairness, and transparency
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Our PhD program in numbers
Our PhD program in psychology is one of the oldest and most renowned in Italy. We offer a large number of courses, have a large base of faculty members, and have awarded almost 550 PhDs in almost 40 years now!
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