The Doctorate of Research (Ph.D) represents the third and highest level of university education, and involves a three-year training program.
To be admitted to the Doctorate of Research in Cognitive Sciences, applicants must hold a specialist/master's degree or a degree under the old system, or a qualification obtained abroad that is recognized as suitable for admission purposes only.
Foreign students are required to have a basic knowledge of the Italian language.
The doctoral program has a limited number of places and selection is by public competition.