Key Dates & Deadlines
Call for admissions is managed at the University of Padua’s level, not at the level of the individual PhD courses. Therefore, official application information and deadlines are provided at the “PhD Programmes Calls and Admissions” webpage on the main University of Padua website
While precise info on current calls is provided through the dedicated webpage, you can expect about the following key dates and deadlines every year:
• New call published: Usually April.
• Application Opening (online portal): Usually between April to early May each year.
• Deadline for Submission: Usually mid-May.
• Expected Decision Notifications: Based on the selection timeline, which can vary across years, but usually between June and July.
• Enrollment: Usually before late July.
• Start of the PhD calendar: Currently the 1st of November.
key information
Call & Application Process
Check the UNIPD website
Call for Admissions is managed via the University of Padua’s PhD portal
Application via CINECA platform
Once the call is open, the actual Application Process is managed through the Nation-based (Italian) CINECA platform
Application fee
A fee of € 30 will be required to complete the application, when applying through the CINECA platform
Be on time!
Late applications or incomplete submissions will not be considered
Make sure each document adheres to formatting requirements
(file types, page limits, naming conventions) as stated in the call.
Key Information for the Application
Applicants must submit all required documents (in English unless otherwise specified) via the online application portal.
Scholarships & Funding Opportunities
The PhD Program offers funding via
University-allocated fellowships
(as specified in the call)
External grants or scholarships
(e.g. national, international funding agencies)
Additional financial support or travel funds
for research stays or conferences (subject to availability and competition)
Guidance for International Students
International applicants should pay special attention to:
Degree recognition
Foreign degrees must be equivalent to a Master’s in Italy and grant access to PhD programs in the awarding country.
Language requirements
The application documents and project must be submitted in English (or as required by the call). English language proficiency will be assessed during the interview.
Visa / residence permit
Non-EU students must arrange for a study visa and residence permit; start early and refer to the University’s international office.
Funding / living costs
Check scholarship conditions, cost of living in Padova, and support for international students.
Health insurance, accommodation, and bureaucratic formalities
The University’s international office provides assistance.
Admission Call
The call for admission is published on the University of Padua’s general PhD admissions page. Calls are open only during specific periods of the year, usually in April.