Overview

This Psychology programme offered by University of Parma provides advanced research training and serves as a central component of third-level university education within its field. Alongside a primary focus on research activity, doctoral candidates complete advanced coursework and participate in national and international academic schools. Students are encouraged to spend part of their studies abroad to engage in scientific collaborations and undertake additional specialised training supporting their research objectives.

Key Facts

The programme aims to provide highly specialised scientific preparation for careers in academic institutions and research laboratories in both public and private sectors. Research activities are organised across three major areas corresponding to the department’s scientific strengths, allowing candidates to pursue specialised investigation within theoretical, experimental, and applied domains.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Theoretical Physics
Biophysics
Applied Physics
Advanced Physics Research Methods
International Scientific Collaboration and Advanced Research Training

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-23 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Parma, Italy

Disciplines

Psychology View 9 other PhDs in Psychology 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

Master's degree, single-cycle degree, or equivalent foreign qualification.
Admission through a public competitive selection process.
Completion of a three-year doctoral programme.
Completion of original doctoral research and thesis requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

All PhD student enrolled in courses are required to pay €156.00 annually

Living costs

Parma

Italy

700 - 1000 EUR / month

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