PhD teaching activities are structured as follows:
- Curricular courses (organised by the own PhD programme)
- Interdisciplinary courses (common to all PhD programmes and organised by the PhD School)
PHD STUDENTS FROM THE 38th CYCLE
In order to obtain the PhD qualification, each student must obtain at least 11 credits (CFU) over the three years (unless the individual PhD programmes have different rules):
- at least 8 CFU must be obtained from the curricular courses specific to their own PhD programme
- at least 3 CFU (mandatory) must be obtained from interdisciplinary courses.
PHD STUDENTS FROM PREVIOUS CYCLES
In order to obtain the PhD qualification, each student must obtain at least 8 CFU over the three years (unless the individual PhD programmes have different rules):
- at least 4 CFU must be obtained from the specific from the curricular courses specific to their own PhD programme
- at least 2 CFU (mandatory) must be acquired from interdisciplinary courses.
Starting from the 40th cycle, in addition to the interdisciplinary courses, the curricular courses attended will also be registered in the career.
Curricular courses
According to the own PhD programme, you will first have to fill in the study plan by selecting the courses to be attended for the three-year period.
You can find enclosed the guide for filling in the study plan.
1. Study plan with mandatory teaching activities (PhDs in ASEP-40thcycle, Anthropology, Education in Contemporary Society, Intangible Heritage, Legal Sciences, URBEUR)
IT IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILL IN THE STUDY PLAN ( NOR TO REGISTER FOR THE EXAMINATION SESSIONS). Courses are uploaded directly into the booklet once they have been attended.
2. Study plan with optional teaching activities (PhDs in Physics and Astronomy, Computer Science, DIMET, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Marine Sciences, Chemical, Geological and Environmental Sciences, TECSBI).
You will be required to:
- complete the study plan by selecting the teaching activities to be attended for the three-year period
- sign up for the examination session according to the published schedule. It is possible to sign up even if you have not attended the course yet
3. Study plan with both mandatory and optional teaching activities ( PhDs in ASEP-41stcycle, Business for society, ECOSTAT, Nursing and midwifery, Psychology, Public health, Resources for the new PA, Strategic innovation for sustainable and smart ecosystems)
You will be required to:
- fill in the study plan by selecting the courses to be attended for the three-year period (mandatory courses are automatically added to the study plan).
- sign up for the examination session according to the published schedule. It is possible to sign up even if you have not attended the course yet
Interdisciplinary courses
The PhD School offers several interdisciplinary courses to enable PhD students to develop both basic linguistic-communication and technological competences as well as interdisciplinary and soft skills, also offering the opportunity for PhD students students from different areas to discuss interdisciplinary topics.
Interdisciplinary courses do not have to be chosen in the study plan, but will be added to the booklet after the teacher's final evaluation.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is mandatory for 70% of the scheduled class hours for each course.
The attendance mode (online, in-person etc.) is decided by the teacher and is specified in the syllabus of each course.
COURSE REGISTRATION
You can enrol in a course by entering the Segreterie On-line and choosing “Elective courses”, only during the registration periods specified for each course.
The registration will be closed on the achivement of the maximum number of partecipants specified in syllabus.
No additional registration on the e-learning platform is required
Syllabus and teaching material will be available by accessing the e-learning platform with university credentials.
40thcylce
Change of study plan from 1st October 2025 to 31st October 2025
41stcycle
Compilation of the study plan from 3rd November 2025 to 6th January 2026, by entering the personal page of Segreterie online
Registration for an examination session must be done according to the published schedule. It is possible to register even if the course has not been attended yet.
1. Courses with mandatory teaching activities only (PhDs in ASEP-40thcycle, Anthropology, Education in Contemporary Society, Intangible Heritage, Legal Sciences, URBEUR): IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REGISTER FOR EXAMINATION SESSION.
Courses are uploaded directly into the booklet once they have been attended.
2. Courses with only optional or mixed ( mandatory and optional) teaching activities: registration periods, in which several examination sessions will be grouped together, are published on this page.
The Doctoral School organises 8 mandatory hours for all first-year PhD students, structured as follows:
- First part (4 hours)
- Second part (4 hours): a selection of lectures/seminars, each lasting 2 hours. Each PhD student must choose two lectures/seminars from those on offer.
The lectures are held in person and in English. However, an online link is available on request in special situations (e.g. PhD students currently carrying out research abroad).
Attendance is mandatory.
First part - 4 hours
Dr. Andrea Riccio - Research and Third Mission Area, 18th June 2026, 9 am - 1 pm, Room U9-01
- The Context - Origins of RRI and its role in contemporary research
- The pillars of RRI
- The AIRR approach (anticipation, inclusivity, reflection and responsiveness)
- The toolbox
- Presentation of a responsible canvas
All sections of the course will include a brief interactive activity or discussion on the topics covered. A bibliography and list of reference websites will be provided.
Part Two – 4 hours (two seminars of your choice)
Link to sign up for the seminars
• RRI principles applied to the management of multidisciplinary projects: the experience of the POLARIS Research Centre
Prof. Paride Mantecca – 22nd June 2026, 10 am - 12 pm Room U6-30
• Citizen Science, Open Science and the societal impact of research
Prof. Elisabetta Marafioti – 24th June 2026, 10 am - 12 pm Room U6-30
• Tensions between researchers and beneficiaries’ needs: insights from impact evaluations
Prof. Gianluca Argentin – 7th July 2026, 10 am - 12 pm Room U6-30
• Reflections on the dissemination of legal knowledge in a more aware civil society
Prof. Simone Gianello - 9th July 2026, 10 am - 12 pm Room U6-30
• Researching Care: Relations and Responsibility in Healthcare Settings
Prof. Lorenzo Alunni - 14th July 2026, 10 am - 12 pm Room U6-30
• Artificial Intelligence and research: ethical questions from the humanities
Prof. Paolo Monti - 16th July 2026, 10 am - 12 pm Room U6-30
The 8 compulsory hours organised by the Doctoral School may be supplemented by a further 4 hours of activities organised by individual doctoral programmes.
The RRI training days cover the minimum number of Third Mission hours required.
PhD students must inform their Coordinators about the Third Mission activities carried out in their end-of-year report during the three-year PhD programme.