9 PhD programmes offered by the university

The PhD in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Politecnico di Torino aims at training highly qualified researchers and experts in the general field of electrical, electronics, and communications engineering.

The Bioengineering and Medical-Surgical Sciences doctorate at Politecnico di Torino is representing an effective incubator from which to develop, through an interdisciplinary collaboration at the research and training level, cutting-edge  methodologies and technologies which could provide an answer to most recent problems in biomedical research.

The PhD programme in Aerospace Engineering from Politecnico di Torino offers PhD candidates the opportunity to improve their knowledge and competencies to conduct research in the fields of aeronautical and space engineering (flight mechanics, fluid dynamics, aircraft structures, systems and engines).

The Materials Science and Technology course at Politecnico di Torino aims to scientifically and professionally train experts in processes and technologies for research, production, and development of both structural and functional materials in a wide range of sectors, with reference to ceramics, polymers, metals, composites, and nano-structured materials.

This Energetics PhD programme at Politecnico di Torino promotes activities applicable in fundamental and cutting-edge sectors, such as: renewable energies, internal combustion engines, hybrid propulsion, hydraulics and pneumatics, nuclear fission and fusion, model assembly and energy planning.

The PhD programme in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino has the goal of forming researchers and professionals who are able to carry out advanced research & development activities in the field of system and structural mechanics, mechanics of controlled devices, machines and fluids.

This Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD program from Politecnico di Torino is part of the research and study programme offered by two Departments: DISEG (Department of Structural, Geotechnical and Building Engineering) and DIATI (Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering). 

The PhD programme in Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Torino aims at training highly-qualified professionals with a focus on promoting innovation in the field of chemical engineering and process engineering.

The Doctorate Course in Energy at Politecnico di Torino develops research and training activities in fundamental and frontier sectors in the field of energy and energy transition, of strategic importance for the development of every modern industrial society.