Overview

About the Programme

Training objectives of the Mechatronics and Product Innovation Engineering at University of Padua are particularly based on automated machines and plants manufacturers needs and, more in general, on the electro-mechanical industry needs. Automated machines and equipments find large employ in a number of industrial sectors, as mechanical, wood, textile, packaging, pharmaceutical, food, ceramics industry and further more.

In such working contests high qualified professionals are required with cross sectional skills and competences concerning advanced components design and testing (Materials Mechanics), automated machines design and configuration (Mechatronics), plant layout design and optimization with particular regards with the inbound supply chain integration (Industrial plants and Logistics). From these considerations, the PhD school subdivision into 3 different PhD curricula has been derived:

Mechanical of Materials

Mechatronics

Industrial plants and Logistics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial Facility design, analysis and simulation. Industrial logistics and material flow optimization

Logistic networks design and control, Supply Chain Management

Automated logistics systems design and management (automated warehouses, ASRS systems, handling systems, packaging flow lines, picking systems, shuttle systems, etc.)

Integrated study and design of the product-package-machine system

Transportations and info-mobility of goods and persons

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

126

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Innovation Management Mechatronics View 7 other PhDs in Innovation Management in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

126

Other requirements

General requirements

Anyone in possession of the following, regardless of nationality, may apply to take part in the selection process:

diploma di laurea (pre-reform regime);

laurea specialistica/magistrale (post-reform regime);

Second-level academic qualifications awarded by AFAM (Higher Education in Art and Music) institutions.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2950 EUR / year

≈ 2950 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2950 EUR / year

≈ 2950 EUR / year

Living costs

Padova

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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