Final Exam and Thesis

The PhD thesis must:

• Be written in Italian or English, or another language with approval.
• Include a summary in Italian or English.
• Have a report on activities and publications.

Two external high-qualified evaluators assess the thesis, providing a written review. They recommend admission for public discussion or a six-month revision if necessary. The revised thesis is then admitted for public discussion regardless.

The public defense involves a committee of three members, with at least two external. The thesis is approved or rejected by a written judgment. The committee can unanimously award honors for outstanding scientific results.

Within 30 days, the university deposits the thesis in a ministerial database and national libraries. Parts may be restricted for industrial secrecy or a six-month to one-year embargo for intellectual property protection.

Deadlines

To take the final exam:

1. Complete the application on the university website.
2. Fill out the AlmaLaurea questionnaire.
3. Pay a €32.00 stamp duty.
4. Submit the thesis cover page with signatures, final exam application, and AlmaLaurea receipt to the Postgraduate Office by the university's deadline (typically December 14).