Overview

About the programme

The Neuroscience course at the University of Padua aims at providing students with the fundamental theoretical background and methodological skills for carrying out cutting-edge research in the following neuroscience fields: Methods; Cognitive, Behavioural and Emotional Neuroscience (development included); Cellular and System Neuroscience; Clinical and Translational Neuroscience; Computational Neuroscience and models, which are strictly related to the corresponding core facilities and match to the different expertise already existing at the “Padova Neuroscience Center” and at the Departments supporting it.

At the same time, our PhD course wishes to maintain the focus on the leading interests of the involved students.

Programme Structure

Areas of study include:

Statistics
Neuroimaging techniques
Neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuropsychology
Programming and computational neuroscience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

126

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 9 other PhDs in Neuroscience 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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2950 EUR / year

≈ 2950 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2950 EUR / year

≈ 2950 EUR / year

Living costs

Padova

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

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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