Overview

Elevate your academic journey with Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore's distinguished Criminology doctoral program. Delve into the intricate world of criminological research, where our renowned faculty guides you through rigorous coursework and innovative methodologies. Our commitment to academic excellence, combined with state-of-the-art facilities, ensures an immersive learning experience. Collaborate with fellow scholars and contribute to groundbreaking research in various criminological domains. This program equips you with the skills and knowledge to make significant contributions to the field of criminology, preparing you for a successful career in academia, research, or policy.

Key Features

Comprehensive Curriculum
Renowned Faculty
Cutting-edge Research Opportunities
Global Perspective
State-of-the-art Facilities
Interdisciplinary Approach

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Criminal Behavior Analysis
Justice Systems and Policies
Cybercrime and Digital Forensics
Comparative Criminology
Victimology
Social and Environmental Criminology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Criminology

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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

Italian degree (Diploma di laurea quadriennale, laurea specialistica, laurea magistrale) or an Italian degree obtained before the Ministerial Decree of 3 November 1999, n. 509 and its subsequent amendments, or;
Foreign academic qualification recognized as equivalent by academic authorities, or recognized under inter-university agreements of co-operation and mobility, or;
Foreign academic qualification not yet recognized as equivalent to an Italian degree, provided the candidate includes all necessary documents for equivalence assessment, for the sole purpose of admission to the Ph.D. program.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Scholarships are decided annually by the Board of Directors, after consultation with the Academic Senate

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 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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