PhD Course in Civil and Environmental Engineering

PhD Course in Civil and Environmental Engineering

The PhD programme (according to the Italian Dottorato di Ricerca) is a postgraduate academic qualification. It represents the implementation of the 3rd cycle of education and training to research (according to the Bologna accord) in the Italian academic system and provides the abilities and competencies required for carrying out highly-qualified research in universities, public institutions and private companies. It also offers a higher professional & research-oriented education for managing and leading technical development for major companies and enterprises, at national as well as European/International level.

The general objective is the education of researchers and experts in the innovative aspects related to the area of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Procedures for the admission test:

written test and oral test pursuant to art. 12, paragraph 1, lett. a) of the DR Regulation n. 670 of 4 July 2013.

As regards the written test, candidates will be asked to develop a theme by choosing one of the proposed tracks corresponding to each of the two curricula.

Exam topics related to the Pharmaceutical Sciences curriculum

The written test will be characterized by the development of a theme on a topic of design and synthesis, or molecular modeling or pharmaceutical analysis or pharmaceutical technology of pharmacologically active molecules of natural and synthetic origin.

The oral exam will focus on the discussion of the topic carried out by the candidate as well as on the discussion of any research project that the candidate may present at the time of the oral exam.

For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.

The PhD course is articulated in three curricula:

• Solid, fluid and material mechanics;
• Construction design, verification and control;
• Environment, resources and security.

Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.

For more information about tuition fee, please visit the university website.