Overview
The main research areas concern social inclusion and accessibility to products and services, digital communication and interaction, technological, energy and material culture, the built environment and cultural heritage enhancement, and sustainable production systems in industry and crafts. Advanced methodologies and a collaborative approach between different fields of knowledge support these research activities.
There are many collaborations with the strategic industrial and housing, cultural and social sectors present in the area, as well as connections with universities and research centres at national and international levels. From the point of view of transdisciplinary training, doctoral students are followed in the research path by two tutors from different disciplines, just as the teaching of the courses offered by the PhD is interdisciplinary.
Career Opportunities
The PhD programme in Design and Technologies. People, Systems and Environment from Politecnico di Torino trains figures capable of operating, in a complementary way between research and design, for innovation in the academy, research centres, public, private and third-sector entities or companies, including start-ups and spin-offs.
Research Doctors can design, develop and manage systems, processes, services, manufacturing and communication products, capable of intervening in the dynamics of innovation in fruition, with a particular sensitivity towards the ecological and digital transition, social innovation and the humanization of technologies, as well as to develop actions for the construction of research networks.
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- Every two years, the Academic Board identifies an "emerging theme" referring to contemporary challenges to which the research of the current Doctorate will refer through theoretical insights and experimental declinations.
- Every year there is a kick-off and exploration seminar on the "emerging theme" open to all PhD students and teachers, with the participation of excellent guests.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Open, through competitive selection
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English requirements
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
International applicants must request the declaration of conformity of their academic degree to the University Board. The validity of this declaration is limited to the purpose of participating in the admission process. Applicants are required to attach to the application form the following documents:
- Certificate (or self-certificate, if applicable) of the Master's degree with grade / GPA;
- Transcript of records (or self-certificate, if applicable) of the exams passed at Master's level, with grades / GPA;
- Any other document useful for the purpose of the declaration of conformity of the degree (for example: Diploma Supplement, declaration of value).
Documents shall be issued by the University in one of the following languages: Italian, English, French, Portuguese or Spanish.
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International
161 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 161 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
161 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 161 EUR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Turin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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