Overview

The Doctoral Course in Geosciences at University of Padova is an important reality in the ambit of the Italian third level of education and training of research in the fields of Geosciences. Our policy follows the main strategic lines of our University, which promote excellence in teaching and research, for the progressive improvement of the quality of the curricula.

Mission and teaching

The main mission of the Course is to maintain a very high scientific profile, trying at the same time to be responsive to the requests and needs that arise from society or industry.

The teaching and research staff includes a fair number of internationally esteemed scientists, offering students the opportunity to study and do research in a wide range of cutting-edge and cross-disciplinary areas of Earth Sciences, often in collaboration with foreign Universities and research Institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

EBSD (electron backscatter diffraction)
ABC Bibliographic Research in Geosciences
Chemometrics: Experimental Design
Scientific English for Ph.D. Geosciences Students
Matlab for Students in Geosciences
Introduction to time series analysis in Geosciences
Gravimetric methods in subsoil exploration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-16 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
Legal aid

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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.

Tuition Fee

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International

376 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 188 EUR per semester during 36 months.
EU/EEA

376 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 188 EUR per semester 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.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.