Applying to the Doctoral Program

Applications to join the doctoral program for the fall semester of 2027 must be submitted in response to one of the calls for applications published in this section.

If you are considering applying, we recommend that you review the pages in this section in the order listed below.

• Applicant profile: who the program is aimed at, and the four types of PhD applicant.
• Open calls: the PhD spots currently open, and what a call sets out.
• Admission requirements: the criteria you must meet, and the documents to prepare.
• Application procedure and key dates: how to submit through the UNIGE portal, and when.
• Application FAQ: answers to the questions that come up in most rounds.