This section contains the Ph.D. programmes for the Cycle 42.The University of Florence offers a broad range of Ph.D. programmes across five main thematic areas: Biomedical, Scientific, Social Sciences, Technological, and Humanities.Dedicated fact sheets are available for each Ph.D. programme, detailing research topics, entry requirements, and selection methods and criteria. You can view the relevant fact sheet on the Ph.D. programmes page.Programmes may be taught in Italian, English, or in a bilingual format.In addition to standard Unifi Ph.Ds, students can apply for National Ph.D Programmes (DIN) or programmes established under agreements or in consortium with other universities, designed to explore topics of strategic relevance.You can find fact sheets and documents regarding admission procedures and ranking lists for Ph.D. programmes on the 'Ph.D. courses' page by using the search form. Ph.D. courses | Information sheets General Announcement | Ph.D. Call for Applications - deadline 11 June 2026 Rectoral Decree | Ph.D. ProgrammesDeadline for applications: 11 June 2026 at 12 noon (Italian time)Extension of deadline: the new deadline for submitting applications is 17 June 2026, at 12 noon (Italian time) Online Application Decreto rettorale | Bando generale | Call for Applications Decreto rettorale | Bando generale - riapertura termini Annex 1 – Call for applications cycle 42 Annex 2 – Ph.D. Courses Self-Declaration Commissioni | Admission boards Online enrollment guide Withdrawal PhD programme form Withdrawal ranking form Withdrawal scholarship form Call for Applications Pegaso 2026 - deadline 6 August 2026 Rectoral Decree Ph.D. ProgrammesDeadline for applications 6 August 2026 at 12 noon (italian time) Online application Decreto rettorale | Rectoral Decree - D.R. 903/2026 Annex 1 – Call for applications Annex 2 - Ph.D. Scholarships fact sheets Self-Declaration Online enrollment guide PHD programme withdrawal form Ranking withdrawal form Scholarship withdrawal form