PhD Course (D.M.226/2021)
Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering
COURSE SUMMARY
The PhD programme in Civil, environmental, and mechanical engineering aims to train young researchers in the fields of engineering, architecture and applied sciences.
The programme includes advanced courses, primarily during the first year, and research on the chosen PhD thesis topic, which must be characterised by originality and innovation.
Throughout the programme, students develop the skills necessary to conduct independent research, design and manage research projects in national and international contexts, and effectively communicate their methods and results to an international audience.
The PhD programme also focuses on fostering an exploratory approach to research topics and translating research outcomes into practical applications. It aims to strengthen the connections between basic and applied research in addressing environmental challenges of societal importance, requiring the development of innovative technologies, methods, and solutions.
The course in brief
OVERVIEW
Students can choose one of four tracks:
- Civil, and environmental engineering
- Mechanics, materials, chemistry and energy
- Modelling and simulation
- Architecture, landscaping and planning
The internal regulations can be found on website of the PhD course.
FIS/06 - PHYS-05/B - Physics for Earth and Atmospheric Science;
ICAR/01 - CEAR-01/A - Hydraulics;
ICAR/02 - CEAR-01/B - Maritime Hydraulic Construction and Hydrology;
ICAR/03 - CEAR-02/A - Environmental and Health Engineering;
ICAR/04 - CEAR-03/A - Highways, Railways and Airports;
ICAR/06 - CEAR-04/A - Topography and cartography;
ICAR/07 - CEAR-05/A - Geotechnics;
ICAR/08 - CEAR-06/A - Construction Science;
ICAR/09 - CEAR-07/A - Construction Techniques;
ICAR/10 - CEAR-08/A - Technical Architecture;
ICAR/14 - CEAR-09/A - Architectural and Urban Composition;
ICAR/15 - CEAR-09/B - Landscape Architecture;
ICAR/17 - CEAR-10/A - Design;
ICAR/18 - CEAR-11/A - History of Architecture;
ICAR/20 - CEAR-12/A - Urban Planning;
ING-IND/10 - IIND-07/A - Industrial Technical Physics;
ING-IND/22 - IMAT-01/A - Science and Technology of Materials;
ING-IND/24 - ICHI-01/B - Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering;
ING-IND/33 - IIND-08/B - Electrical Energy Systems;
ING-INF/02 - IINF-02/A - Electromagnetic fields;
MAT/08 - MATH-05/A - Numerical Analysis.
To apply for the PhD programme, you must have:
- a specialist or master's degree or a degree issued under the previous regulations;
- a second-level diploma awarded by higher-education institutions for the fine arts, music and dance (AFAM, Alta Formazione Artistica e Musicale);
- an equivalent academic qualification obtained abroad (master's degree) that allows admission to the PhD program in the education system or in the country of issue and that is considered suitable by the selection committee for the sole purpose of accessing the course.
The call contains more information for canidates who have a foreign qualification and for those who have not yet graduated.
Students selected by special committees for specific international mobility programmes in which the University of Trento participates may also apply.
For the 42nd cycle of this doctoral course - first admission call - 9 places are available covered by scholarships with a specific research topic.
The available places and details of the funded positions are specified in the call for applications.
Information on specific reserved scholarships is available in the attached file "Research subjects".
Applicants selected by special committees for admission related to specific international mobility programmes in which the University of Trento participates, may also be admitted to the 42nd cycle in additional positions.
The admission call indicates:
- admission requirements;
- deadlines;
- admission procedure;
- details of the funded positions;
- availability of scholarships.
APPLY
The selection procedure is entirely online. Consult the call to get all the information needed to register.
Complete the online application by 16:00 (Italian time) on 13 May 2026.
