27 PhD programmes in Humanities in Italy

Embark on a scholarly journey at Università IULM - Milan, exploring the nexus of visual and media arts through its esteemed Visual and Media Studies Doctoral Program.

The Ph.D. programme in Architecture. History and Project (DASP) was born out of two long lasting traditions of doctoral level studies and research in the area of Architecture at Politecnico di Torino. 

Welcome to the University of Bari Aldo Moro's Archaeological, Historical, and Architectural Mediterranean Landscape Heritage Doctoral Program.

The University of Naples Federico II proudly presents its distinguished doctoral program in Human Rights.

In the realm of unraveling language's intricacies, the University School for Advanced Studies Pavia (IUSS) proudly hosts the Theoretical and Experimental Linguistics doctoral program.

The Ph.D. program in “Classical Antiquity and its Reception - Archaeology, Philology, History” from Tor Vergata University of Rome aims to train scholars with a firm methodological and critical foundation in the research fields corresponding to the following scientific-disciplinary fields.

Education and Social Sciences at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano addresses the study of education and social sciences in an interdisciplinary context, providing the necessary skills to face research in the theoretical and empirical-experimental field and promoting the development of innovative application practices.

This History PhD degree from University of Pisa main training activity consists in carrying out, under the guidance of supervisors, entirely original research, an experience that enables the doctoral student to acquire the methodological and critical skills necessary to deal with historical sources and to take an active part in the national and international historiographical debate.

This Linguistics PhD programme provided by Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, offers advanced specialization in linguistic analysis and related research areas, with opportunities for international collaboration and dual degree attainment.

The Humanities course at University of Ferrara aims to train young researchers with an excellent scientific profile in the human sciences. 

The International PhD programme in English Literatures, Language and Translation (SELLT), has its administrative base at Sapienza University of Rome and partner base at the University of Silesia in Katowicze.

This Linguistic Studies and Foreign Literatures PhD degree from University of Pisa is one of three doctoral courses offered by the Department of Philology, Literature and Linguistics, University of Pisa, each with the goal to promote, organize and manage activities related to high-quality research projects within the area of the human sciences. 

Immerse yourself in the diverse and enriching field of Human Sciences with the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - UNIMORE.

This Classical Studies and Archaeology PhD degree from University of Pisa aims to guarantee advanced training on original topics with adequate and innovative tools, on theoretical and practical basis, for the progress of research on the ancient world, for memory and for the enhancement of cultural heritage.

The Philosophy program of the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University is traditionally committed to the development of original and ground-breaking philosophical investigation through lines of research that are constantly and fruitfully intertwined, though following different philosophical traditions and methodologies. 

The University of Naples Federico II proudly offers an esteemed doctoral program in Historical Studies.

The PhD programme History and Theory of Private Law at Tor Vergata University of Rome focuses on the legal tradition of private law – in its broadest sense – seen both from a historical perspective and in its current dimension.

The PhD in Philosophy at Tor Vergata University of Rome aims to train scholars who can provide original and innovative contributions in specific research areas and are, at the same time, able to identify and explore the points of connection of the philosophical discussion with other humanistic and scientific disciplines. 

The PhD program in History and Philosophical-Social Sciences at Tor Vergata University of Rome is organised in two curricula: History and Philosophical-Social Sciences.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of language and literature with the University of Udine's doctoral program in Linguistics and Literature.