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9 Best PhD Science Programs in Italy

There are 9 PhD Science programs in Italy, spread across 3 universities — most run 4–6 years. The list starts with courses at Politecnico di Milano, School of Education Pisa and Pontificia Università della Santa Croce.

1PhD / Doctorate
PO Politecnico di Milano logo
QS World #87 #1 in Italy Milan, Lombardy, Italy

PhD Programmes

Politecnico di Milano — Politecnico di Milano offers 21 PhD programmes. These include PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Architectural Urban Interior Design, Architecture, Built Environment and Const...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Science
2PhD / Doctorate
SE School of Education Pisa logo
#37 in Italy Italy

Chimica

School of Education Pisa — The PhD in Chemistry at the School of Education Pisa offers a comprehensive approach to advanced chemical studies, integrating rigorous scientific methodology with modern...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Science
4PhD / Doctorate
SE School of Education Pisa logo
#37 in Italy Italy

Matematica

School of Education Pisa — The PhD program in Mathematics at the School of Education Pisa delves deeply into both theoretical and applied aspects of mathematics. The curriculum is designed to foste...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Science
7PhD / Doctorate
SE School of Education Pisa logo
#37 in Italy Italy

Nanoscienze

School of Education Pisa — The PhD program in Nanosciences at the School of Education Pisa is designed to prepare scholars and researchers for a deep understanding of nanotechnology and its applica...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Science
8PhD / Doctorate
SE School of Education Pisa logo
#37 in Italy Italy

Quantum Technology and Nanoscience

School of Education Pisa — The PhD program in Quantum Technology and Nanoscience at the School of Education Pisa delves into the cutting-edge intersection of quantum mechanics and nanotechnology. T...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Science

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Politecnico di Milano at #87 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Politecnico di Milano is cited most (5,908,035 citations).

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). School of Education Pisa offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Italy for PhD Science?

Politecnico di Milano (QS World #87), School of Education Pisa (#37 in Italy) and Pontificia Università della Santa Croce (#78 in Italy) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a PhD Science course take in Italy?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD Science courses start in Italy?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD Science courses in Italy?

School of Education Pisa, with 7, ahead of Pontificia Università della Santa Croce (1).

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