12 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Industrial Innovation programme offered by University of Trento develops specialised expertise in Industry 4.0 technologies, innovation management, and entrepreneurial practice through interdisciplinary research closely connected to industrial challenges.

The Agrifood and Environmental Sciences programme offered by University of Trento develops research and innovation expertise for the agricultural, food, and environmental sectors, with a focus on sustainability, resource conservation, and technological advancement.

The Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering programme offered by University of Trento develops independent research capabilities and innovative problem-solving expertise across engineering, architecture, and applied sciences through advanced doctoral investigation.

The Materials, Mechatronics and Systems Engineering programme offered by University of Trento develops advanced expertise in industrial engineering research, with a particular focus on innovative materials, intelligent mechatronic technologies, and complex systems design.

The Comparative and European Legal Studies programme offered by University of Trento develops legal scholars with a strong interdisciplinary foundation and advanced understanding of transnational legal phenomena, comparative law, and European legal systems.

The International Studies programme offered by University of Trento develops advanced expertise in analysing complex international phenomena through interdisciplinary research spanning politics, law, economics, and related fields.

The Information Engineering and Computer Science programme offered by University of Trento develops expertise in computing systems, digital communications, and intelligent technologies.

The Cognitive and Brain Sciences programme offered by University of Trento develops advanced expertise in mind and brain research through interdisciplinary investigation of neural systems, cognition, and behaviour using cutting-edge scientific methodologies.

The Biomolecular Sciences programme offered by University of Trento develops advanced expertise in biomedicine, biotechnology, and molecular-based diagnostics through multidisciplinary research and innovative biotechnological approaches.

The Economics and Finance programme offered by University of Trento develops advanced research expertise in economic and financial analysis, fostering innovative investigation of contemporary economic systems, markets, and governance challenges

The Space Science and Technology programme offered by the University of Trento aims to train young experts in the fields of science, engineering, technology, and international relations in the space sector, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed in the research areas of interest to the participating universities and research institutions.

The Sustainability - Economics, Environment, Management and Society programme offered by University of Trento develops interdisciplinary expertise for designing sustainable development strategies and managing natural resources, organisations, and institutions across economic, environmental, and social dimensions.