Contenuto The Rector awards the “Dottore di ricerca” degree to candidates who have successfully passed their final examination, thus proving to have achieved highly scientific and original results.In their final examination, candidates are expected to successfully defend their thesis, which must have been reviewed by two external referees of high scientific standing appointed by the Academic Board. Candidates can be admitted to the public defense in the first exam session or else their viva can be postponed by six months.The final examination/defence/viva voce is public, and is held before a Board of Examiners selected by the Academic Boards and appointed by Rector’s Decree. Should the candidate fail to pass the exam, s/he has no other chance to take the final examination again. Exam sessions - 37° cycle 1° Exam Session15 January - 30 April 2025 2° Exam Session15 September - 15 October 2025 Allegati Document Regulations for admission to the final examination for the Phd Degree 37th Cycle Exam sessions - 36° cycle 1° Exam Session1 February - 31 March 2024Extraordinary Exam Session1 - 31 May 20242° Exam Session15 September - 15 October 2024 Allegati Document Regulations for admission to the final examination for the Phd Degree 36th Cycle Document Examination boards and schedules - second exam session Document Examination boards and schedules - first exam session Document Examination boards and schedules - extraordinary exam session Graduation day and diploma On Graduation Day, the ceremony for the proclamation of PhDs, the Rector hands out diplomas to the new graduates.It usually takes place at the end of October each year.Next GD will take place on 22 October 2024!To collect your diploma directly from the Diploma Collection Office, please contact 040/5582945 Monday to Thursday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. to book your appointment. Ultimo aggiornamento Academic career Enrolment and re-enrolment Forms and certificates Internationalisation Final exam Suspension, extension, withdrawal, forfeiture/exclusion Regulations Final examination forms Download, fill out and then upload the forms on Esse3 Titolo interno Final report on research activities Allegati Document Final examination report Titolo interno Thesis abstract Allegati Document Final examination form Titolo interno Thesis cover Allegati Document Thesis cover form