Overview

The Physics programme from Politecnico di Milano is characterized by a strong experimental character. It aims at providing high scientific education and training to develop general research abilities in all areas of applied physics, as increasingly needed by advanced technological companies. The education contents are strictly related to the research activities carried out in the advanced experimental laboratories at the Department of Physics (Milano-Leonardo Campus and Como Campus.

Career

The PhD Programme aims at the development of an experimental approach in problem solving techniques and at the attainment of a high level of professional qualification, opening job opportunities such as i) researcher in companies, universities, research centres; ii) designer of advanced devices and systems relying on physics technologies in high-tech industries and small innovative companies, iii) system manager to solve methodological and technological problems in large companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strengthening Critical Spatial Thinking

Advanced Interaction Skills for Academic Professionals

Industrial Skills

English for Academic Communication

Scientific Communication in English

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Physics View 22 other PhDs in Physics 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to access the Politecnico di Milano PhD programmes it is necessary to have one of these qualifications:

a university degree obtained under the educational system in force prior to M.D. n. 509 dated 3.11.1999
a Laurea Specialistica (equivalent to a Master of Science) obtained in accordance with M.D. n. 509 dated 3.11.1999
a Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) obtained in accordance with M.D. n. 270 dated 22.10.2004
or similar academic qualifications obtained abroad that are equivalent in terms of duration and contents to the Italian qualifications and previously recognised by the Judging Panels.
Where there are foreign qualifications, applicants must submit all documents required to enable the Selection Committee to establish the eligibility of the qualifications obtained abroad.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

For the first enrollment and for enrollment in the following years the PhD student without scholarships are required to pay an amount of Euro 167,04.

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.

Funding

For the three-year duration of their studies, PhD candidates may be supported by scholarships.

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Scholarships Information

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