Italy

Course length does not tell you how much research it includes.

For a programme-specific duration, check the course curriculum and research regulations. No national duration estimate is asserted here.

Sources: Universitaly: Italian higher education system; University of Milan: Doctoral scholarships.

1. Department admission Funding for a class
2. Supervisor admission An academic agrees to work with you
3. Advertised position A salary tied to a project
4. Programme-specific Check official admissions instructions Applies to this country.

Use the institution’s official admissions instructions for your chosen degree. Check academic eligibility, supervisor requirements and funding selection separately.

Use the institution’s current programme fee schedule. No verified national fee estimate is quoted here.

Sources: Universitaly: Italian higher education system.

1. Employment example
2. Stipend example Applies to this country.
3. Scholarship example
4. Fee rate
5. Check funding terms

The University of Milan sets doctoral scholarships at €18,400 gross a year from the 2026/27 intake, cycle 42 onwards. Social-security deductions apply. This is not a national minimum.

Sources: University of Milan: Doctoral scholarships; Universitaly: Italian higher education system.

The European Commission’s Italy guidance describes a 1-year job-search permit after qualifying BA or MA study, if conversion conditions are met.

Fees, funding, and visa rules change. Confirm current terms with the university or the government source before you apply.

Sources: University of Milan: Doctoral scholarships; European Commission: Student in Italy.

Official sources

• Universitaly: Italian higher education system
  www.universitaly.it. Checked 2026-10-30.
• University of Milan: Doctoral scholarships
  www.unimi.it. Checked 2026-10-30.
• European Commission: Student in Italy
  home-affairs.ec.europa.eu. Checked 2026-10-30.