Florence · Centre · XLII cycle: general call deadline extended to 17 Jun 2026 12:00; Pegaso 2026 call deadline 6 Aug 2026 12:00; start 1 Nov 2026. ~31 programmes.
University of Florence (UniFi)
Portal note: Own SOL – https://sol.unifi.it/domdott/login_en.jsp
English & international notes
English call and Annexes published; interview may be in a foreign language specified per programme. Several programmes branded International Doctorate (e.g. Atomic and Molecular Photonics, Structural Biology, Civil and Environmental Engineering).
Selection
Qualifications, exams and research proposal per programme sheet; written exam where required; interview may test foreign languages
Scholarship
University + Pegaso (Regione Toscana) scholarships; ~93% of enrolled PhD students historically funded (PhD Day 2026)
Typical requirements
- · Master's or equivalent; undergrads may apply if degree by 31 Oct 2026
- · SOL online application; ID; transcripts/self-declaration; foreign degrees with IT/EN translation
- · Fee per application as in call
- · Pegaso: under 35 + English ≥B2
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.
International Doctorate in Atomic and Molecular Photonics
Physics / Photonics
English-friendly / international
Listed among Cycle 42 scientific-area programmes (PhD Day 2026)
Programme / apply infoInternational Doctorate in Structural Biology
Biology / Structural biology
English-friendly / international
Cycle 42 scientific area
Programme / apply infoInternational Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil / Environmental engineering
English-friendly / international
Cycle 42 technological area
Programme / apply infoMathematics, Computer Science, Statistics
STEM
Italian/English-friendly (verify sheet)
Cycle 42
Programme / apply infoSmart Computing
Computer Science
Italian/English-friendly (verify sheet)
Cycle 42 technological area
Programme / apply infoInformation Engineering
ICT
Italian/English-friendly (verify sheet)
Cycle 42
Programme / apply infoDevelopment Economics and Local Systems (DELOS)
Economics
Italian/English-friendly (verify sheet)
Cycle 42 social sciences
Programme / apply infoLife Course Research (Pegaso / national interest)
Social demography / Psychology
English materials published for Pegaso sheets
Pegaso scholarships; under-35 age limit for Pegaso; English fact sheet available
Programme / apply info