Are you looking to pursue a fully funded PhD in Italy? The University of Cassino and Southern Lazio has officially announced its PhD admission call for the academic year 2025/2026 (XLI Cycle). This is a golden opportunity for international students and aspiring researchers to join one of Italy’s most dynamic academic institutions, located strategically between Rome and Naples.
Whether you’re passionate about engineering, innovation, education, or humanities, Cassino offers a world-class research environment backed by generous scholarships and interdisciplinary training.
🎓 Available PhD Programs (2025/2026 Cycle)
The University of Cassino is offering admission to five prestigious PhD programs:
- Economics and Management for Innovation and Sustainability
- Methods, Models, and Technologies for Engineering
- Educational Models and Contexts: Sport, Inclusion, and Technology
- Public Administration and Enterprises for Innovation and Territorial Development
- Sources, Texts, and Contexts from the Ancient World to the Contemporary Age
These programs reflect Italy’s strong commitment to sustainability, technological advancement, and cultural preservation—making Cassino a top destination for global researchers.
💰 PhD Scholarships & Financial Support
All selected PhD candidates will receive a fully funded scholarship with a gross annual stipend of €16,243, paid monthly and inclusive of national insurance contributions.
- Additional scholarships may become available during the selection phase through external sponsors.
- Some scholarships funded by external partners may require additional interviews or specific research alignment.
✅ Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?
The PhD call is open to all nationalities with no age restrictions. Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications (or obtain it by October 31, 2025):
- An Italian degree awarded before the Ministerial Decree 509/99
- An Italian Laurea Specialistica or Laurea Magistrale
- A foreign equivalent degree, validated by the selection committee (translated into English or Italian)
Even final-year students who will graduate by the deadline can apply.
📝 Selection Process
The admission process is merit-based and consists of:
- Evaluation of academic qualifications
- Written and/or oral exams (as outlined in each program’s Annex “A”)
- Interview schedules and criteria provided in official annexes
Final rankings will consider academic excellence, research potential, and interview performance. Socioeconomic background or disabilities may be considered in case of tie-breakers.
📅 Important Application Details
- Application Deadline: August 25, 2025 – by 12:00 PM (Italian time)
- Application Portal: https://gomp.unicas.it
- Application Fee: €40 (non-refundable, payable via credit card or pagoPA)
Important:
- All documents must be submitted online only.
- Submissions must be complete, clearly legible, and in the correct format.
- Foreign documents not in English must be translated into Italian.
🌟 Why Study at the University of Cassino?
Located in the heart of Southern Italy, the University of Cassino offers:
- A modern and innovative research environment
- Strong industry and government collaborations
- A multicultural, student-friendly campus
- Over 40 years of academic excellence and growing international recognition
Cassino is your gateway to European research networks and a thriving academic future.
📩 Contact & Support
For more information or technical assistance, contact:
- Email: c.manzo@unicas.it
- Phone: +39 0776 2993248