Bologna · North · 42nd cycle A.Y. 2026/2027: Round 1 deadline 30 Mar 2026; Round 2 deadline 15 Jun 2026; start 1 Nov 2026. Large catalogue with per-programme Tables.
University of Bologna (UniBo)
Portal note: Own Studenti Online – https://studenti.unibo.it
English & international notes
Documents must be Italian or English. Many programmes bilingual English/Italian (e.g. Mathematics). Programme Tables specify language of exams.
Selection
As detailed in each PhD Programme Table (titles, written/oral, research proposal, reference letters optional)
Scholarship
Full scholarships with annual gross amounts typically €16,982–€19,700 depending on programme group; topic-specific and reserved positions
Typical requirements
- · Master's or equivalent
- · Studenti Online admission application
- · €10 PagoPA fee
- · Documents in IT/EN; official translation otherwise
English-friendly / international PhD courses
Verified from official pages where language or international delivery is clear. Empty list does not mean no PhD exists — only that a clear English sheet was not confirmed in this curation.
Mathematics
Mathematics
English, Italian
Cycle 42; rounds Mar and Jun 2026
Programme / apply infoModern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures: Diversity and Inclusion
Languages / Cultures
Italian/English-friendly
Listed in Call for Applications scholarship tables
Programme / apply infoHealth, Safety and Green Systems
Agriculture / Life sciences
Italian/English-friendly
Round 1 area Biological/Geological/Agricultural
Programme / apply infoFishMed-PhD (Innovative technologies and sustainable use of Mediterranean fishery and biological resources)
Fisheries / Biology
English-friendly
Round 1 list
Programme / apply infoComputer Science and Engineering / related STEM programmes
Computer Science / Engineering
English-friendly (verify Table)
Consult PhD Programme Table for exact English wording and exam language
Programme / apply infoEconomics / Statistical Sciences programmes
Economics / Statistics
English-friendly (verify Table)
Legal/Political/Economic/Statistical area in Round 1
Programme / apply infoPhysics / Chemistry / Astronomy area programmes
Physical sciences
English-friendly (verify Table)
See cycle 42 catalogue
Programme / apply infoEngineering area programmes (various)
Engineering
English-friendly (verify Table)
Per-programme Tables on UniBo site
Programme / apply info
Sources
- https://www.unibo.it/en/study/phd-professional-masters-specialisation-schools-and-other-programmes/phd/2026-2027/attachments/42-call-for-applications-first-round/@@download/file/42%20cycle_CallforApplications_FirstRound_ENG.pdf
- https://www.unibo.it/en/study/phd-professional-masters-specialisation-schools-and-other-programmes/phd/2026-2027/mathematics
- https://www.unibo.it/en/study/phd-professional-masters-specialisation-schools-and-other-programmes/phd/2026-2027/attachments/42-second-round-call-for-applications/@@download/file/42%20cycle_CallforApplications_SecondRound_ENG.pdf