Messina · South · XLII cycle a.y. 2026/2027 (15 home PhD courses; start 1 Nov 2026)
University of Messina
English & international notes
Esse3 available in Italian or English. Several programmes have English titles (Economics, Management and Statistics; Sustainability Sciences; Translational Molecular Medicine and Surgery). Oral exam verifies language required in annexes 1–15; remote interviews via Teams possible. Not all programmes are fully English-taught (e.g. Humanities written test in Italian).
Selection
Titles and exams; oral interview on doctoral topics plus language check; public orals, possibly multi-day; remote via Microsoft Teams possible.
Scholarship
Annual scholarship €16,243 gross from 1 Jul 2022 framework; type A and co-tutoring scholarships; possible Sicily regional scholarships (Avviso 32/2026); constrained topic scholarships from companies/entities; 50% increase for approved research abroad.
Typical requirements
- · Laurea Magistrale/Specialistica or equivalent foreign degree by deadline, or by 31 Oct 2026 if graduating later
- · Esse3 online application; €30 PagoPA fee (foreign residents may use bank transfer with specified IBAN)
- · Degree certificates translated into Italian or English as required
- · Separate application per PhD course
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.
Economics, Management and Statistics
Economics / Management / Statistics
English title; verify annex language rules
Listed in XLII Messina call annexes.
Programme / apply infoSustainability Sciences
Sustainability
English title; verify annex
Listed in XLII call.
Programme / apply infoTranslational Molecular Medicine and Surgery
Medicine / Translational research
English title; verify annex
Listed in XLII call.
Programme / apply infoBioingegneria applicata alle scienze mediche
Bioengineering
Italian/English-friendly (verify annex)
Listed in XLII call.
Programme / apply infoBiologia applicata e medicina sperimentale
Biology / Experimental medicine
Italian/English-friendly (verify annex)
Listed in XLII call.
Programme / apply infoFisica
Physics
Italian/English-friendly (verify annex)
Listed in XLII call.
Programme / apply infoIngegneria
Engineering
Italian/English-friendly (verify annex)
Listed in XLII call.
Programme / apply infoScienze chimiche
Chemistry
Italian/English-friendly (verify annex)
Listed in XLII call.
Programme / apply info