5 PhD programmes in Visual Arts in Italy

PhD in Design, Arts and Transdisciplinarity
The PhD in Design, Arts and Transdisciplinarity programme from Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED) is aimed at researchers who want to deal with the complexity of ongoing transitions to design positive changes and imagine more equitable, supportive and sustainable future.

Visual and Media Studies
Embark on a scholarly journey at Università IULM - Milan, exploring the nexus of visual and media arts through its esteemed Visual and Media Studies Doctoral Program.
Philological-Literary, Historical-Philosophical, and Artistic Studies
Embark on a rich academic journey with the University of Parma's Doctoral Program in Philological-Literary, Historical-Philosophical, and Artistic Studies.
Artistic Practice
NABA – New Academy of Fine Arts proudly stands as the first Academy of Fine Arts in Italy to establish a completely practice-based Doctoral School. The Artistic Practice PhD is realised in collaboration with the University of Gothenburg (UGOT) in Sweden, a prestigious institution with a renowned experience in the field.
Experimental Research through Design, Art and Technologies
The Experimental Research through Design, Art and Technologies course from Free University of Bozen-Bolzano aims to train a new generation of researchers capable of embracing the opportunities offered by the convergence of design, art, social sciences, humanities and technology, integrating complex knowledge to address multiple global challenges from a post-disciplinary perspective