Overview

Key facts

The Ph.D. Course in Biosciences at the University of Padua offer an excellent scientific training paralleled by ongoing and challenging dialogue between the students and faculties. The diversification of the scientific objectives aims our PhD program in BIOSCIENCES and this has a high positive impact on the research training of the doctoral students. Students have the opportunity to complete their education in the context of an vibrant world-class research and an international frame in which interdisciplinary training is highly favoured.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Cell Biology and Physiology

Evolution, Ecology and Conservation

Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

126

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Biology View 10 other PhDs in Biology in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

126

Other requirements

General requirements

Anyone in possession of the following, regardless of nationality, may apply to take part in the selection process:

diploma di laurea (pre-reform regime);
laurea specialistica/magistrale (post-reform regime);
Second-level academic qualifications awarded by AFAM (Higher Education in Art and Music) institutions.

Admission is by competition which is open to people of all ages and citizienship who already have a Diploma di Laurea (vecchio ordinamento) or Laurea Specialistica/Magistrale (nuovo ordinamento), issued in Italy, or an academic qualification of equivalent level issued by a foreign University and recognized by the academic authorities, or by inter-university agreement of cooperation and mobility.

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

2900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2900 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

2900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2900 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Padua

750 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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