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Politecnico di Torino
Scuola di Dottorato
Corso Duca degli Abruzzi n. 24
10129 Torino (Italia)
Telefono:   +39 011 090.6095
Fax:           +39 011 090.6098
e-mail:       scudo@polito.it
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CALL FOR ADMISSION / HOW TO APPLY


CALL FOR ADMISSION FOR PHD PROGRAMS UNDER XXVIII CYCLE

Call for Admission in PhD programs at Politecnico di Torino (XXVIII Cycle)
(deadline for submission of application: 22 October 2012)


NEW GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS TO COMPETITION:

- N. 1 scholarship funded by National Institute of Metrological Research (INRI.M.) for the PHD PROGRAM IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (does not change the number of places available)
- N. 1 scholarship funded by Ferrero SpA for the PHD IN MECHANICAL (does not change the number of places available)
- N. 1 scholarship funded by Department of Control and Computer Engineering (Politecnico di Torino) for the PHD IN COMPUTER AND CONTROL ENGINEERING (two more positions available)
- N. 1 scholarship funded by AgustaWestland SpA for the PHD IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING (two more positions available)
- N. 1 scholarship funded by Department of Applied Science and Technology for the PHD IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES (two more positions available)
- N. 1 scholarship funded by General Motors Powertrain-Europe S.r.l. for the PHD IN ENERGETICS (two more positions available)
- N. 1 scholarship funded by Department of Applied Science and Technology for the PHD IN SCIENCE AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY (does not change the number of places available)
- N. 1 scholarship funded by National Institute of Metrological Research (INRI.M.) for the PHD IN ENERGETICS (two more positions available)



REVOCATIONS GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUBSEQUENT REDUCTION OF SEATS IN THE COMPETITION:

- DOCTORATE IN COMPUTER AND CONTROL ENGINEERING
Following a decision of the company, is no longer available scholarship funded by Città di Crescentino (this possibility is present in the notice of competition - note 1 page 2).
Revocation of such decreases the number of places availables, passing from 32 to 30 , to comply with the provisions of art. 7 of the DM 224/99.

- DOCTORATE IN SCIENCE AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
Following a decision of the company, is no longer available scholarship funded by OME Metallurgica Erbese Srl (this possibility is present in the notice of competition - note 1 page 2).
Does not change the number of places available.


NEWS: INCREASE of the AVAILABLE POSITIONS

- PhD PROGRAM IN MECHANICS:
1 Apprenticeship position for the PhD program in Mechanics

- PhD PROGRAM IN ENERGETICS:
1 Apprenticeship position for the PhD program in Energetics

Candidates interested in such positions must check the appropriate entry in the Apply procedure.

- PhD PROGRAM IN COMPUTER AND CONTROL ENGINEERING:
2 positions - The number of places availables passing from 20 to 22

- PhD PROGRAM IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING:
2 positions - The number of places availables passing from 8 to 10

- PhD PROGRAM IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
2 positions - The number of places availables passing from 16 to 18

- PhD PROGRAM IN ENERGETICS:
4 positions - The number of places availables passing from 10 to 14





To apply for admission, you must:
  • already possess the Master of Science/Master’s Degree or obtain it by 31 December 2012. In the latter case, you must send, by fax at +390110906098, by 10 January 2013, degree certificate or self-certification* of graduation;

  • possess one of the following certificates of proficiency of the English language:
    • IELTS with minimum band 5.0;
    • TOEFL internet based test with minimum score 77;
    • Cambridge ESOL examinations - General English exams with minimum level PET, pass with merit;

      • Or present an official declaration, provided by the University where the Bachelor or Master of Science degree has been obtained, certifying that “The medium of instruction is English” (all the courses must have been taught in English).
      If you are a citizen of a country in which one of the official languages is English, you are exempt from presenting a certificate of English.
      You can apply for admission even in case you will receive the certificate of English by and no later than 6 November 2012. In this case, you must submit all the documents requested (excluding the certificate of English) within the deadline of 22 October 2012. You will then be allowed to access Apply@polito.it, until 6 November 2012, only to attach the certificate or self-certification* declaring knowledge of the English language.


To fill out the application form, you must access the online application portal Apply@Polito which can be found at the bottom of this page.

The portal Apply@Polito consists of 2 parts:

The first is of registration where you will be asked for your personal details. After providing the required details, you will receive a username and password for accessing the second part and log in again.

In case you are already enrolled (or currently attending) in a course at the Politecnico di Torino, you can log in by entering your matriculation number and password from the teaching portal (portale della didattica). You will find a link at your page which will directly take you to the second part of Apply@Polito.

In the second part, you will find the menu of forms which must be completed for enrollment.

It is necessary to complete each form or otherwise the application will be considered as incomplete!


You can apply for multiple PhD programs. For each program, you will be required to deposit a non-refundable processing fee of € 30.00.

Once payment is made, you cannot change the choice of PhD programs, but you can add a new PhD program, making another payment of a non refundable processing fee of € 30.00.

You can pay online by credit card (VISA, MasterCard). At the end of the registration process, you will find a link which will guide you for the payment process.

Until the payment is made, the application cannot be considered closed.



You will be required to submit the following documentation:
  1. copy of a valid identification document (both sides) bearing the photo and signature;


  2. certificate or self-certification* of Bachelors of Science degree (1st Level), with relative marks, degree aware date and place;


  3. certificate or self-certification* of Masters of Science degree (2nd Level), with relative marks, degree aware date and place;


  4. certificate or self-certification* attesting the knowledge of the English language, with relative marks, degree aware date and place (as indicated above);


  5. certificate or self-certification* of examinations passed during Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science, with relative marks, degree aware date and place;


  6. abstract of the thesis/dissertation of Masters of Science: the report must have a maximum length of two pages (4,000 characters). It must be written in English;


  7. short report on the scientific interests and motivations for the PhD: the report must have a maximum length of two pages (4,000 characters). It must be written in English;


  8. names and e-mail addresses of two professors/teachers of Italian or foreign universities that the selection board may contact to obtain the relevant data your personal and project evaluation;


  9. any certificate with test results, GRE (General Test or Subject Test compatible with PhD program), GMAT or equivalent;


  10. any other document that you think useful for strengthening your application (awards, professional activities, publications, etc.);

    * The extra-EU students can use self-certification only for the data and facts which can be backed up by Italian public administration and only if they are in possession of a valid Italian residence permit which will therefore be attached to the self-certification.


For those who are in possession of a foreign degree: please be reminded that your titles will be evaluated in advance by a Committee on recognition of eligibility of your title.




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