The thesis joint supervision implies the participation of an additional professor of an academic or research institution (Italian or international), who is external to the Doctoral Committee.

Differently than the co-tutelle de thesis, mandatory periods abroad or the award of a double certificate are not foreseen.

For the joint supervision of doctoral thesis the University of Trento does not require a specific agreement, it is sufficient that the Doctoral Committee approves the joint supervision of the thesis.

If the foreign institution prefers to activate a specific agreement, it can be prepared and approved within the Department / Center. Upon request the PhD Office will provide templates of agreement.