PhD in Veterinary and Animal Science
Milan, Italy
PhD
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
This program aims to coordinate advanced learning activities in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Productions, fostering scientific and cultural development through advanced research. It leverages existing collaborations with industry and leading national and international research institutions to develop new partnerships and promotes internationalization by involving foreign scholars and students in research and training activities.
The objectives of this programme are:
- To coordinate third-cycle learning activities for all disciplines related to Veterinary Sciences and Animal Productions
- To provide the opportunity for scientific and cultural development of young graduates in disciplines that belong to this sector by developing advanced research programmes and providing specialised teaching programmes
- To use the network of current collaborations and agreements between proponent teaching staff and industry and enterprise in the above sectors
- To exploit the many active partnerships with leading Italian and international research institutions to acquire authority and multidisciplinarity for the development of new and more functional partnerships
- To promote internationalisation by involving foreign scholars and students in organised research and training activities
Optional Programme Year
January 2024
Compulsory
- Empirical Surveys and Causal Experiments in Consumer Research
February 2024
Compulsory
- Cell and Tissue Culture: From Basic Principles to Advanced Technologies
March 2024
Compulsory
- Digital Imaging and Image Integrity in Scientific Publication
- Digital Imaging, Image Integrity in Scientific Publication: Guidelines and Standards in Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- Role of the Multimodal Imaging Modalities in the Pre-Clinical Animal Model Research
April 2024
Compulsory
- Pathology of Laboratory Animals
May 2024
Compulsory
- Omics Techniques Applied to Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- The Animal Microbiome: Basic Concepts and Implications for Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions
- The Future of Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Lessons from the Past and Interpretations of the Present
July 2024
Compulsory
- Non-Invasive Biomarkers for the Future Research Designs
The University of Milan ranks among the leading institutions worldwide. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, it is ranked 270th globally, confirming its steady progress on the international stage, having gained six positions compared to the previous year despite the increase in the number of universities evaluated.
The University’s excellence is particularly evident in subject rankings. According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, the University of Milan is placed among the top 50 in Veterinary Medicine and it’s in the top 100 universities worldwide in five disciplines:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Medicine
- Philosophy
- Pharmacy & Pharmacology
- Sociology
The University also ranks among the top 150 worldwide in several subjects, including:
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Classics & Ancient History
- Law
- Politics & International Studies
- Social Policy & Administration
- Modern Languages
- Dentistry
- Nursing
Moreover, it is placed within the top 200 globally in a broad range of disciplines:
- Archaeology
- Chemistry
- Communication & Media Studies
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
- Statistics & Operational Research
The University of Milan also stands out for its strong commitment to sustainability, ranking 4th in Italy and 174th globally in the QS Sustainability Ranking—an impressive rise of 45 positions. This achievement highlights the University’s growing impact in addressing key social and environmental challenges, reinforcing its role as a forward-looking and responsible institution.
This advancement reflects a comprehensive strengthening of the University’s sustainability policies. Particularly noteworthy are the results in the Social Impact dimension, which highlight increasingly effective initiatives in inclusion, knowledge exchange, and social responsibility, as well as in Governance, with high standards of transparency, ethics, and institutional accountability.
Overall, these results confirm the University of Milan as a multidisciplinary public institution capable of combining academic excellence, social impact, and a strong commitment to sustainable development.