Overview

The Veterinary Sciences PhD degree from University of Pisa is also recommended for already graduated professionals with adequate training in the chemical and biological sciences. The aim of the researches will be to update and improve veterinary practice, animal production and animal welfare. The course will be focused in growing specialized and professional people in research fields.

Key facts:

The PhD Student formation will be focus in development of their own new research projects in the field of veterinary science and animal production, as well as in integration in already existing work projects in public / private organization. The PhD Student will also develop a good attitude in work team and multidisciplinary studies. Moreover, abroad periods will be strongly encouraged for all PhD Student in order to improve their formation and knowledge of new languages and research and practical skills in scientific fields.

The PhD course in Veterinary Sciences has joined the PHD plus program of the University of Pisa that aims to promote and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation among PhD and PhD students. The PhD Students will participate in a series of interactive and engaging seminars on business projects held by international experts on innovation and technology transfer.

Programme Structure

Research area:

The PhD course in Veterinary Sciences has joined the PHD plus program of the University of Pisa that aims to promote and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation among PhD and PhD students.

The PhD Students will participate in a series of interactive and engaging seminars on business projects held by international experts on innovation and technology transfer.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-18 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pisa, Italy

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Animal Science View 6 other PhDs in Veterinary Medicine 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates who possess a foreign academic degree equivalent in level, nature, contents and academic rights (access to further courses) to the Italian academic qualification required for admission to a PhD program may provide the consular documents of the academic degree (translation, legalization and declaration of value) with the sole aim to facilitate the evaluation of eligibility of the academic degree for admission to the PhD program.
The application for admission is in any case subject to the evaluation, by the examining board or the PhD Council, of the eligibility of the foreign academic degree for enrolment in the PhD program.
Candidates are strongly recommended to attach to the application for admission, in addition to the aforementioned consular documents (translation, legalization, declaration of value), also other documents useful for the evaluation of the foreign degree.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

PhD students are exempt from paying university tuition fees and are only required to pay the regional tax, amounting to €140.00 per year.

Living costs

Pisa

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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