To cover all the components of the Circular Economy value chain, the PhD program is organized on 3 curricula, which contemplate all the thematic aspects with a trans- and multidisciplinary nature, that underlie the circular model:
The first curriculum, Circular Anthropogenic Environment and Society, is focused on topics of an economic, managerial, statistical, psycho-social, legal-normative nature, but also contemplates aspects of urban and territorial planning and management, including water resources, and related activities.
The second curriculum, Technical Materials for Circularity, is a curriculum of a technical-scientific and engineering nature, and focuses, from a technical point of view, on closing the life cycle of materials and products of anthropogenic origin.
The third curriculum, Circular Biomaterials and Biorefinery, has as its main focus biomaterials, biomass and the agro-food sector.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Circular Anthropogenic Environment and Society
- Technical Materials for Circularity
- Circular Biomaterials and Biorefinery
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- Oxford Test of English (OTE): 126
General requirements
Anyone in possession of the following, regardless of nationality, may apply to take part in the selection process:
- diploma di laurea (pre-reform regime);
- laurea specialistica/magistrale (post-reform regime);
- second-level academic qualifications awarded by AFAM (Higher Education in Art and Music) institutions
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 4,773 AUD / year (≈ 2,950 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA — EU/EEA Nationals: 4,773 AUD / year (≈ 2,950 EUR / year)
Living costs
Padova, Italy: 1,214-1,780 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 Scientific, Technological and Social Methods Enabling Circular Economy. Available scholarships include the Regione Veneto Scholarships (University of Padua), the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the ServiceScape Scholarship, the ACES Scholarships, Erasmus+ Grants for study mobility, the ELES-Scholarship, and others.
