History 36 months PHD Program By Università degli Studi di Pavia |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

46,030 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

HistoryMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The aim of our PhD Program in History is to provide training and supervision in various branches of Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and Contemporary History to graduate students with a solid background in historical studies.
We want our PhD students to achieve deep knowledge and analytical skills, and to be able to apply them to the study of different periods – from the pre-classical to the contemporary age – and geographical contexts, both European and non-European.
Our doctoral board consist of experienced specialists in different historical disciplines, including recognized international scholars.
Our PhD Program, which is based on a marked interdisciplinary approach, is organized into two main pathways, including the following broad research fields: (Pathway 1) Pre-classical ancient Near-East; Ancient history and historiography; Greek, Etruscan and Roman archaeology, topography and art; History and Civilisation of Greek and Latin Middle Age; (Pathway 2) Modern and Contemporary History; History and Politics of European Integration; Constitutional and Administrative History; History of Africa and Asia.
The overall goal of the Program is to train historical experts who will be highly qualified to serve in research and teaching activities, preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage, cultural and media management, as well as National public service and European and International institutions and organizations, including those with a special focus on cooperation and development.

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The aim of our PhD Program in History is to provide training and supervision in various branches of Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and Contemporary History to graduate students with a solid background in historical studies.
We want our PhD students to achieve deep knowledge and analytical skills, and to be able to apply them to the study of different periods – from the pre-classical to the contemporary age – and geographical contexts, both European and non-European.
Our doctoral board consist of experienced specialists in different historical disciplines, including recognized international scholars.
Our PhD Program, which is based on a marked interdisciplinary approach, is organized into two main pathways, including the following broad research fields: (Pathway 1) Pre-classical ancient Near-East; Ancient history and historiography; Greek, Etruscan and Roman archaeology, topography and art; History and Civilisation of Greek and Latin Middle Age; (Pathway 2) Modern and Contemporary History; History and Politics of European Integration; Constitutional and Administrative History; History of Africa and Asia.
The overall goal of the Program is to train historical experts who will be highly qualified to serve in research and teaching activities, preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage, cultural and media management, as well as National public service and European and International institutions and organizations, including those with a special focus on cooperation and development.

Admission requirements

3 Years
Oct

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

46,030 EUR
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International Students

46,030 EUR
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Founded in 1361, the University of Pavia (UNIPV), is one of the world’s oldest academic institutions. Like the UK’s Oxford and Cambridge, the University of Pavia is structured using a college system, dating back to the 16th century, with a striking historic campus.

The University of Pavia features in a number of QS rankings. Ranked within the global top 561-570 in the QS World University Rankings® 2022.

Comprised of 20 colleges which all have their own particular histories and opportunities to offer, UNIPV is an open community where academic achievement, traditions, parties and sporting rivalries all have their place.

Originally created around schools of law, humanities and medicine, the University of Pavia now offers 90 courses in:

  • Engineering and architecture
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Natural sciences
  • Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Health professions
  • Psychology
  • Law
  • Literature
  • Languages and philosophy
  • Economics
  • Political sciences
  • Communication
  • Sports sciences
  • Musicology

The following Undergraduate/Graduate programs are also offered in English :

  • Artificial intelligence (undergraduate)
  • Medicine and Surgery (combined bachelor's and master's program)
  • Civil Engineering for Mitigation of Risk from Natural Hazards (graduate)
  • Computer Engineering (graduate)
  • Electrical Engineering (graduate)
  • Electronic Engineering (graduate)
  • Industrial Automation Engineering (graduate)
  • International Business and Entrepreneurship (graduate)
  • Economics, Development and Innovation (graduate)
  • Finance (graduate)
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics (graduate)
  • Psychology, Neuroscience and Human Sciences (graduate)
  • Physical science - Biomedical physics curriculum (graduate)
  • Neurobiology (graduate)
  • Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies (graduate)
  • Agrifood sustainability (graduate)
  • The Ancient Mediterranean World: History, Archaeology and Art (graduate)
  • World Politics and International Relations (graduate)


The University of Pavia also offers a Foundation Year program.

The city of Pavia is located in northern Italy, around 30km south of Milan (20-30 minutes by train), and is home to 19 museums, two cultural centers, 22 libraries, four cinemas and theatres, 10 social-cultural meeting halls, and three civic schools of music and arts. For those of you interested in sports, the University Sports Centre (CUS) in Pavia offers a wide range of courses, championships and tournaments.

Tuition fees at UNIPV vary based on the student’s family income and country of origin, which range from 156 euro to 4500 euro per year.

Find out more about studying at the University of Pavia.

Founded in 1361, the University of Pavia (UNIPV), is one of the world’s oldest academic institutions. Like the UK’s Oxford and Cambridge, the University of Pavia is structured using a college system, dating back to the 16th century, with a striking historic campus.

The University of Pavia features in a number of QS rankings. Ranked within the global top 561-570 in the QS World University Rankings® 2022.

Comprised of 20 colleges which all have their own particular histories and opportunities to offer, UNIPV is an open community where academic achievement, traditions, parties and sporting rivalries all have their place.

Originally created around schools of law, humanities and medicine, the University of Pavia now offers 90 courses in:

  • Engineering and architecture
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Natural sciences
  • Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Health professions
  • Psychology
  • Law
  • Literature
  • Languages and philosophy
  • Economics
  • Political sciences
  • Communication
  • Sports sciences
  • Musicology


The following Undergraduate/Graduate programs are also offered in English :

  • Artificial intelligence (undergraduate)
  • Medicine and Surgery (combined bachelor's and master's program)
  • Civil Engineering for Mitigation of Risk from Natural Hazards (graduate)
  • Computer Engineering (graduate)
  • Electrical Engineering (graduate)
  • Electronic Engineering (graduate)
  • Industrial Automation Engineering (graduate)
  • International Business and Entrepreneurship (graduate)
  • Economics, Development and Innovation (graduate)
  • Finance (graduate)
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics (graduate)
  • Psychology, Neuroscience and Human Sciences (graduate)
  • Physical science - Biomedical physics curriculum (graduate)
  • Neurobiology (graduate)
  • Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies (graduate)
  • Agrifood sustainability (graduate)
  • The Ancient Mediterranean World: History, Archaeology and Art (graduate)
  • World Politics and International Relations (graduate)


The University of Pavia also offers a Foundation Year program.

The city of Pavia is located in northern Italy, around 30km south of Milan (20-30 minutes by train), and is home to 19 museums, two cultural centers, 22 libraries, four cinemas and theatres, 10 social-cultural meeting halls, and three civic schools of music and arts. For those of you interested in sports, the University Sports Centre (CUS) in Pavia offers a wide range of courses, championships and tournaments.

Tuition fees at UNIPV vary based on the student’s family income and country of origin, which range from 156 euro to 4500 euro per year.

Find out more about studying at the University of Pavia.


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