{"id":481112,"date":"2026-04-17T13:37:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/?page_id=481112"},"modified":"2026-04-17T14:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:16:27","slug":"admission-requirements-and-procedures-for-phd-programmes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/en\/education\/courses\/phd-programmes\/call-for-applications-for-admission-to-phd-programmes-academic-year-2025-2026\/admission-requirements-and-procedures-for-phd-programmes\/","title":{"rendered":"Admission requirements and procedures for PhD programmes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Admission requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To apply for a PhD programme at the University of Pisa, applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a Master\u2019s degree (Laurea Magistrale or equivalent \u2013 new system)<\/li>\n<li>a degree awarded under the old Italian system<\/li>\n<li>an equivalent foreign academic qualification (e.g. Master\u2019s degree), comparable in level, nature, content and academic rights to the Italian degree required for PhD admission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The qualification must be obtained by 31 October of the year preceding the start of the programme.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of admission as an additional (extra-quota) candidate after 31 December, the degree must be obtained by the date of enrolment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Foreign qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Foreign degrees are assessed solely for the purpose of PhD admission by the Examination Board or the PhD Board.<\/p>\n<p>To facilitate the evaluation, applicants are strongly advised to include the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>official translation of the degree<\/li>\n<li>legalisation or apostille<\/li>\n<li>Declaration of Value issued by the Italian diplomatic authority<\/li>\n<li>additional documents such as the Diploma Supplement, transcript of records, or ENIC-NARIC certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Failure to provide adequate documentation may prevent the assessment of the qualification and may result in exclusion from admission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Admission to PhD programmes is possible through two different routes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Participation in the Call for Applications<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The main way to access a PhD programme is by applying through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/en\/education\/courses\/phd-programmes\/\"><strong>official Call for Applications<\/strong><\/a>, published at least once a year on the University website.<\/p>\n<p>The application process includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>online registration<\/li>\n<li>payment of the application fee<\/li>\n<li>submission of the required documents (CV, research proposal if required, and documentation related to the degree, especially for foreign qualifications)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Admission as an extra-quota candidate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(ex Article 11, paragraph 1, of the University PhD Regulations)<\/p>\n<p>In specific cases, candidates may be admitted as extra-quota students, subject to evaluation by the PhD Board. This option is available in the following situations:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 a) Candidates with external funding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Applicants holding a scholarship<\/strong> (or equivalent funding) awarded by external institutions or partner consortia, within the framework of <strong>national, European or international research projects<\/strong> involving at least one member of the PhD Board or of the departments associated with the PhD programme. Admission is subject to the approval of the PhD Board, which assesses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the suitability of the academic qualification (including foreign degrees)<\/li>\n<li>the consistency of the research project with the PhD programme<\/li>\n<li>the candidate\u2019s scientific background (CV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0b) Non-EU applicants requiring a visa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Non-EU candidates who need a long-term visa and wish to enrol in a PhD programme may apply for admission as extra-quota students.<\/p>\n<p>The PhD Board evaluates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the suitability of the foreign academic qualification<\/li>\n<li>academic background and training<\/li>\n<li>professional experience<\/li>\n<li>consistency of the proposed research topic with the programme<\/li>\n<li>motivation and interest in the field of study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applicants must demonstrate that they have <strong>adequate financial support<\/strong> from a public or private institution in 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