Regularly rated as one of the top technological universities in Europe, Politecnico di Milano has formally opened the application process for its 41st PhD cycle for the 2025–2026 academic year. Programs are scheduled to start in September 2025. With 95 PhD seats available, including 79 with full scholarships, this cycle offers an exceptional academic opportunity. Engineering, architecture, design, and basic and applied scientific research are just a few of the many fields in which these jobs are found.
Politecnico di Milano, which is well-known for its dedication to excellence in research and innovation, offers PhD students a stimulating intellectual environment in which to conduct high-impact, multidisciplinary work. The doctoral programs of the university place a strong emphasis on advanced methodological training, frequent collaboration with industry and international academic partners, and access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research equipment.
By providing a competitive financial package, substantial academic support, and chances for international mobility and research interchange, the PhD program is designed to draw exceptional students from all over the world. Politecnico di Milano provides a strong and well-resourced environment for pursuing top-tier academic research, regardless of your interests: creating sustainable urban systems, investigating the limits of artificial intelligence, creating new materials, or developing biomedical technology.
This PhD cycle is especially well-suited for highly motivated graduates, both domestic and international, who hope to begin or advance their research careers within one of Europe’s most prestigious centers of technological advancement and scientific inquiry. This is due to the program’s strong reputation both in Europe and globally, highly qualified faculty, and collaborative academic culture.
Host Country: Italy
University: Politecnico di Milano University
Opportunity Type: PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- By the time of enrollment, candidates must hold a master’s degree or an equivalent globally recognized credential.
- The research proposal and curriculum vitae (CV) must be provided in either Italian or English, as must all other application materials.
- All nationalities are welcome to apply, and both EU and non-EU candidates may do so.
- The online application must be submitted by May 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM (Central European Time, or CET).
Benefits:
- For the course of the program, these scholarships offer complete financial support, paying for all tuition and research-related costs.
- The scholarship lasts for three years, which is the same amount of time as the typical PhD program.
- The monthly stipend for recipients starts at €1,300, though the precise amount may change based on the project or study topic.
- Regional taxes, stamp duties, and insurance costs are covered by the €167.04 in mandatory deductions that are required each year; these amounts may be modified in response to changes in the law.
Deadline: 30 May 2025
