For the a.y. 2026/27, applications for all PhD Programs (42nd cycle) will be accepted starting from 3rd October 2025.

Before applying, we invite you to visit the PhD School official website for a wide and in-depth sight of our programs. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Our programs are designed to enable our PhD Alumni to move on to academic positions in top world class business schools and universities. You can get more info about the placement of our former students by clicking here.

Please find a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

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If you want to discover more about our PhD programs join us at the Bocconi "PhD Day" Event.