Key Features
- Comprehensive Curriculum in Advanced and Sustainable Agricultural-Forest Systems
- Expert Faculty Specializing in Agriculture and Forestry
- Hands-on Research and Extensive Fieldwork Opportunities
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Agriculture and Forestry
- Focus on Sustainable Agriculture, Agroforestry, and Precision Farming
- State-of-the-Art Laboratories and Research Facilities
- Emphasis on Addressing Global Environmental Challenges in Agriculture and Forestry
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Agroforestry Systems
- Precision Farming Technologies
- Ecosystem Services in Agricultural-Forest Systems
- Climate Change Mitigation in Agriculture and Forestry
Admission requirements
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
Prospective candidates must hold a Laurea specialistica/magistrale degree or an equivalent qualification awarded before the approval of Ministerial Decree D.M. n. 509 of 3 November 1999, updated with D.M. n. 270 of 22 October 2004. Additionally, candidates with a qualification corresponding to a Master's (second level) degree are eligible for admission. This stringent criterion ensures that admitted students have a robust academic foundation, preparing them for the challenges of the Advanced and Sustainable Agricultural-Forest Systems doctoral program at the University of Florence.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: Free
- EU/EEA — EU/EEA Nationals: Free
Additional Details
Students without scholarships have to pay 16 EUR for stamp duty and the Regional Tax for the right to study equal to 140 EUR.
Living costs
Florence, Italy: 1,375–2,104 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Advanced and Sustainable Agricultural-Forest Systems.
Available Scholarships (you are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider):
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 (ServiceScape)
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 (ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits — Merit-based (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) — Grant: 1550 EUR — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 (Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based (IvyPanda)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 (Voice Talent Online)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based (Salvado Law)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based (Anonymous Hope Fund)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based (Leopold Figl Foundation)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD (IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)
