Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027
Additional admission round: October 13
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 42
- IELTS: 5.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Roma, Italy
Disciplines
Psychology, Neuroscience, Social Psychology
Overview
Objectives
The PhD in Psychology and Social Neuroscience at Sapienza University of Rome aims to:
- To provide methodological knowledge, develop theoretically sound and cogent experimental, quasi experimental and longitudinal-cross-sectional designs and paradigms.
- To train Ph.D. students to be future independent researchers by supporting their proactive role from writing scientific articles to grant hunting and grant writing.
- To encourage inquisitive, creative and critical thinking through group interaction and cooperation.
- To reinforce the interaction between partner laboratories by sharing knowledge and expertise and through researchers' mobility. In particular, Ph.D. students will carry out their research projects at Sapienza University of Rome and another university within the PhD network.
Programme Structure
Students may apply to one of the two research tracks:
- Cognitive Social and Affective Neuroscience aims at studying the cerebral systems at the base of cognitive, affective and social functions
- Personality and Organizational Psychology combines the study of personality structure and processes with the study of the role of contextual and organizational factors in shaping individuals' behavior in different life phases and in different contexts and cultures
What students do after studying Psychology
This information is based on LinkedIn alumni data for graduates from 2018 to 2024 and may not fully represent all career outcomes.
Total alumni: 4,428
- Healthcare Services: 26% (1,134)
- Education: 20% (883)
- Human Resources: 11% (468)
- Operations: 6% (282)
- Community and Social Services: 6% (245)
- Other: 32% (1,416)
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 42
- IELTS: 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements
To be admitted to a PhD programme, students must hold a Master's degree programme or a recognised foreign qualification.
Admission procedure:
- Qualifications assessment
- Oral interview
Required documentation
- research project
- letters of introduction (by a teacher)
- list of publications
- letter of motivation (by the candidate)
- Curriculum Vitae
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): Free
- EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals): Free
Additional Details
Students enrolling in PhD programmes are only required to pay the annual regional fee of €140 and a stamp duty of €16.
Living costs
Roma, Italy
1,370-2,337 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Psychology and Social Neuroscience.