9 PhD programmes offered by the university

The main objectives of the PhD in Physics at Tor Vergata University of Rome are: - train young physicists capable of successfully tackling modern research topics and therefore ready to undertake an academic career or to enter the society with the necessary skills to guide the transition to innovation, sustainability and effective collaboration at all levels.

The PhD in Chemical Sciences at Tor Vergata University of Rome is open to Candidates having an Italian Graduation Degree of 2nd level (Laurea, Laurea Specialistica, Master) or to those having an equivalent Graduation (typically a Master Degree) obtained abroad.

The Evolutionary Biology and Ecology program at Tor Vergata University of Rome offers a unique multidisciplinary training experience leading to a Doctorate degree. 

The aim of the doctorate in Neuroscience at Tor Vergata University of Rome is to make candidates able to acquire an autonomous capacity for scientific research that highlights creative originality and methodological rigor.

The PhD Course in Microbiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Transplants at Tor Vergata University of Rome (MIMIT) provides an educational training of qualified researchers aimed at the acquisition of basic microbiological and immunological knowledge and at the deepening of some specific topics.

The PhD course in Astronomy Astrophysics and Space Science (AASS) -- jointly run by Tor Vergata University of Rome", Sapienza University of Rome, National Institute of Astrophysics (Rome OAR, Rome IAPS, Teramo OAAb offices) and Italian Space Agency (ASI) -- trains internationally competitive researchers in the field of Astrophysics and Space Sciences,

The program of study at Tor Vergata University of Rome is designed to prepare students for productive careers in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; its emphasis is training in research, and each student works closely with members of the staff. 


The Mathematics course at Tor Vergata University of Rome aims to train students capable of carrying out highly qualified mathematical research, both at universities and other public or private bodies, using mathematical research in any form. 

The program in Cellular and Molecular Biology at Tor Vergata University of Rome offers a unique multidisciplinary training experience leading to a Doctorate degree, the highest academic educational level in Italy.