Program Overview

Doctoral Program in Industrial Engineering

Overview

The Doctoral Degree constitutes the third level of university education, following the master degree. It leads to the title of Ph.D. (Philosophiae Doctor). The aim of the Doctoral Degree is to prepare for scientific and technological research by providing the skills necessary to exert high-quality activities in companies, research centres, universities, and public and private entities.

Program Description

The Doctoral Program in Industrial Engineering offers a stimulating and modern Ph.D. programme for a comprehensive education in the fields of Industrial Engineering. Students choose their field of interest under the direct supervision of one or more of the Faculty members.

Curricula

The Course is articulated in 5 main areas (curricula), offering state-of-the-art working conditions in a challenging environment for talented researchers in one of the best academic research institutions in Italy.

• Chemical and Environmental Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Admission

Application

The call for the 40th cycle will close on May 13rd, 2025.

Evaluation and Colloquia

Candidates evaluated with a score of at least 63/90 in the evaluation of qualifications are admitted to the oral examination scheduled on 11 June 2025.

Enrollment

The doctoral program will start on the 1st of November 2025.

Additional Information

The University of Padua offers a MSCA-COFUND Doctoral Programme, UNIPHD, with 50 fellowships (36-month long) to transnational Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) choosing to come to Italy to pursue their PhD studies, in all scientific areas.