The Doctorate must be completed in 3 years.

The program is in English.

Each student must:

• carry out an original research activity and conclude with the thesis defense
• co-author papers on major peer-reviewed international journals or patents
• attend specialized courses and seminars to complete their education. Tutors will evaluate their preparation.
• participate to teaching activities as a teaching assistant

A visit of at least 3 months to an international scientific organization and participation to national and international conferences are strongly recommended and fostered.

Admission to the following year of the PhD Course includes:

• Writing an annual work report
• Presentation and discussion of the annual research activity to the PhD Teaching Committee

To be admitted to the Thesis Defense the students must comply with the following requirements:

1. presentation of the thesis to the Teaching Supervising Committee
2. evaluation of an external referee
3. evaluation of the student’s tutor
4. approval of the Teaching Supervising Committee