

PhD in Humanistic Studies: Tradition and Contemporaneity – Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Milan, Italy
PhD in Humanistic Studies: Tradition and Contemporaneity
- History and Theory of Art + Cultural Heritage
- Art Curating
- Performing Arts – Drama and Theatre Studies, Dance and Ballet, Performative Practices (Theory and/or Practice)
- Film Studies
- Other fields
3 years
Private University
- PhD fully funded and with a stipend by the university
- PhD funded by the university but without a stipend
It is important to know that many universities offer different funding options and public and private grants available to students who match the application criteria. Before applying, it is a good idea to check the institutions’ websites and inquire about the options available.
Many universities require applicants to pay fees such as matriculation or dissertation fees, even if they offer a fully funded programme with or without a stipend.
Fee and Funding Resources:
Please consult the relevant calls on the Institute’s website for detailed financial terms.
| Written dissertation, and successful completion of the final examination, including an oral defense. |
Admission procedure step by step in the call for applications
Second Level Academic Diploma or Master’s Degree or equivalent – more info in the call for applications
| Coordinator of the programme: Prof. Giuseppe D’Anna | giuseppe.danna@unicatt.it |
| https://scuoledidottorato.unicatt.it/studi_umanistici |
Collaborating partner university: Ghent University
Number of available positions:
– 8 positions for AA 2024-2025 (cycle no. 40), 6 with bursaries and 2 without
– 9 positions for AA 2025-2026 (cycle no. 41), 7 with bursaries and 2 without
Info for international students:
https://international.unicatt.it/ Languages used within the program and for thesis writing and discussion: Italian

