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PhD studies

What is a PhD?

PhD is the abbreviation of the Latin expression Philosophiae Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy. It is the highest level of specialised education recognised worldwide. PhD studies prepare students to achieve a high degree of specialisation and expertise in a discipline and to contribute to the development of new knowledge. In Italy the selection of PhD candidates involves a competitive examination advertised in a yearly Call. 

Learn about the PhD programmes set up at the University of Turin.