Overview

This Sustainability - Economics, Environment, Management and Society programme offered by University of Trento prepares highly specialised researchers and professionals capable of studying and implementing models of sustainable development in complex societal contexts. Through interdisciplinary training, candidates explore the relationships between economic systems, environmental processes, organisational practices, and social dynamics, addressing sustainability challenges faced by businesses, public institutions, and non-profit organisations.

Key Facts

Training combines advanced methodological and specialised coursework, personalised study pathways, international research experiences, and thesis-focused investigation. Jointly delivered by the Department of Economics and Management, Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Law, and Department of Sociology and Social Research at University of Trento, the programme equips doctoral candidates with qualitative and quantitative research skills to analyse interactions between natural and social systems and contribute to transformative change toward sustainability.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Sustainability Assessment
Sustainable Development
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Sustainability
Economic Sustainability
Social Sustainability
Nature-Based Solutions
Ecosystem Services
Urban Sustainability
Management of Organisations and Institutions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-11-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-26 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Trento, Italy

Disciplines

Economics View 32 other PhDs in Economics 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

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

Other requirements

General requirements

The academic diploma of the Master degree (Master of Science/Arts or equivalent) in the original or certified copy, together with the Academic Transcript of Records, possible official translations, legalized or with an apostille affixed (please carefully verify the fulfillment of the requirements set by the issuing country of the title)

Diploma Supplement (if provided for by the university where the title was issued; it is commonly used within the member countries of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

Declaration of Value issued by the Italian Embassy in the country where the qualification was awarded

The Rector's Decree of "Equivalence-academic recognition of the title"

Statement of comparability of foreign university qualifications issued by the ENIC-NARIC Center in Italy (CIMEA) that contains all the information necessary for the assessment of the qualification.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Trento

Italy

700 - 1000 EUR / month

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