Category: PhD
Application & VISA Fees
Top PhD Universities & Colleges in Abroad in 2025
| College Info | Course Name | Eligibility | Fees (per Year) | Financial Aid | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sant'Anna School of Advanced StudiesImportant Dates:App. Deadline: ~May Application Fees:None | PhD Programmes (3-4 Yrs, Eng) | Relevant Master's Degree. Highly competitive. | NO TUITION FEES. | All students are fully funded: Receive a generous monthly stipend. | Apply |
University of Milano-BicoccaImportant Dates:Specific calls for positions in Spring/Summer. Application Fees:None | PhD Programmes (3 Yrs, Eng) | Relevant Master's Degree. Highly competitive. | No fees for scholarship holders. | Most positions are funded with a monthly stipend. | Apply |
Politecnico di MilanoImportant Dates:Specific calls for positions year-round. Application Fees:None | PhD Programmes (3 Yrs, Eng) | Relevant Master's Degree. Highly competitive. | No fees for scholarship holders. | All positions are fully funded with a competitive salary. | Apply |
Politecnico di TorinoImportant Dates:Specific calls for positions in Spring. Application Fees:None | PhD Programmes (3 Yrs, Eng) | Relevant Master's Degree. Highly competitive. | No fees for scholarship holders. | Most positions are funded with a monthly stipend. | Apply |
Bocconi UniversityImportant Dates:App. Deadline: ~Jan Application Fees:~€100 | PhD Programmes (4 Yrs, Eng) | Relevant Master's Degree. Highly competitive. | No fees for admitted students. | All admitted PhD students receive a full scholarship (tuition waiver + stipend). | Apply |
LUISS Guido CarliImportant Dates:Check program site for specific calls. Application Fees:None | PhD Programmes (4 Yrs, Eng) | Relevant Master's Degree. Highly competitive. | No fees for admitted students. | All admitted PhD students receive a full scholarship (tuition waiver + stipend). | Apply |
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC)Important Dates:Check program site for specific calls. Application Fees:Varies | PhD Programmes (3 Yrs, Eng) | Relevant Master's Degree. | Varies by program. | University-funded positions are available. | Apply |
Vita-Salute San Raffaele UniversityImportant Dates:Check program site for specific calls. Application Fees:None | PhD in Molecular Medicine (3 Yrs, Eng) | Relevant Master's Degree. Highly competitive. | No fees for admitted students. | All positions are fully funded with a competitive salary. | Apply |
Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa (SNS)Important Dates:App. Deadline: ~Feb & Aug (two calls) Application Fees:None | PhD Programmes (4 Yrs, Eng) | Master's Degree. Admission is via a highly competitive exam and interview. | NO TUITION FEES. | All students are fully funded: Free tuition, free room & board, plus a monthly stipend. | Apply |
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE)Important Dates:Specific calls for positions in Spring/Summer. Application Fees:None | PhD Programmes (3 Yrs, Eng) | Relevant Master's Degree. Highly competitive. | No fees for scholarship holders. | Most positions are funded with a monthly stipend. | Apply |
