Overview

Situated in the dynamic city of Milan, The University of Milan presents the Language, Brain, and Reasoning doctoral program, a flagship initiative committed to advancing knowledge and expertise in the intricate relationship between language, brain functions, and cognitive reasoning. This program provides scholars with a transformative academic experience, encouraging exploration and innovation in understanding the complex interplay of linguistic processes and cognitive mechanisms.

Key Features

Interdisciplinary Focus: Integrating linguistics, neuroscience, and cognitive reasoning for a comprehensive understanding.
Cognitive Neuroscience: Exploring the neural basis of language and reasoning processes.
Experimental Methods: Engaging in advanced studies using experimental methodologies in linguistics and cognitive science.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Opportunities to collaborate with experts in linguistics, neuroscience, and related fields.
Cutting-Edge Research: Access to modern research facilities and methodologies for groundbreaking discoveries.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Neurolinguistics and Language Processing
Cognitive Reasoning and Decision Making
Neuroimaging and Brain Mapping
Psycholinguistics and Language Acquisition
Computational Models of Cognitive Processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-26 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Neuroscience View 4 other PhDs in Language Studies in Italy

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.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a Master's degree or an equivalent foreign qualification in Linguistics, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or a related field (or a Diploma for those who graduated before Ministerial Decree 509/99 entered into force).
Successfully pass the admission tests specified in the annual calls for application released by the University.
Submit a B2 level language certificate during enrollment, as outlined in the call. For candidates from the University of Milan, a language statement from the University Language Centre - SLAM, obtained as part of their degree program, is acceptable. The statement should be issued no more than four years before enrollment.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Milano

850 - 1450 EUR /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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