Overview

Immerse yourself in the impactful world of Social Work and Personal Social Services with Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore's doctoral program. This exceptional program seamlessly integrates a comprehensive curriculum with esteemed faculty, offering a transformative learning experience. Engage in advanced research, explore diverse aspects of social work, and contribute to the enhancement of personal social services. With a commitment to excellence and state-of-the-art facilities, this program equips you for a successful career in academia, research, or leadership roles within the vital field of social work. Collaborate with peers and faculty, contributing to advancements in social work knowledge and practices.

Key Features

Comprehensive Curriculum in Social Work and Personal Social Services
World-Class Faculty with Expertise in Social Work
Advanced Research Opportunities
Focus on Personal Social Services Enhancement
Integration of Social Work and Social Services Perspectives
State-of-the-Art Facilities for Social Work Practice

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Social Policy and Advocacy
Clinical Social Work
Community Development
Mental Health Services
Child and Family Welfare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Social Work

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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

Italian degree (Diploma di laurea quadriennale, laurea specialistica, laurea magistrale) or an Italian degree obtained before the Ministerial Decree of 3 November 1999, n. 509 and its subsequent amendments, or;
Foreign academic qualification recognized as equivalent by academic authorities, or recognized under inter-university agreements of co-operation and mobility, or;
Foreign academic qualification not yet recognized as equivalent to an Italian degree, provided the candidate includes all necessary documents for equivalence assessment, for the sole purpose of admission to the Ph.D. program.

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Scholarships are decided annually by the Board of Directors, after consultation with the Academic Senate

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

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