Corso di Math - Università degli Studi di Parma

The Interuniversity PhD program in Mathematics aims to train highly qualified professionals in the field of Mathematics and the mathematical foundations of Computer Science, with advanced skills in theoretical tools, models, and mathematical methods. These competencies are applicable to addressing the inherent complexity of problems posed by applied sciences and industry.  The PhD project is based on close collaboration between the three universities of Ferrara, Modena-Reggio Emilia, and Parma. This synergistic action has been a well-established reality at both regional and national levels since 2013. It offers PhD students the opportunity to benefit from both the scientific resources and educational offerings available at the three institutions in various fields of Mathematics, as well as to take advantage of the vast diversity of expertise and high qualification of the faculty. Great effort and attention are dedicated to the PhD thesis, which serves as a test of the skills and autonomy acquired. The expected employment and professional opportunities include research roles in academia, public and private institutions, and industry, as well as positions as training coordinators in scientific disciplines at educational institutions and private organizations. Additionally, opportunities exist in public administration and technologically advanced sectors of services and production. For more information, please visit the University of Ferrara's website. 

PROGRAM  

The program is structured over three years and includes disciplinary activities (courses, laboratories, seminars, conferences, schools), interdisciplinary activities (courses, seminars), and research activities.  Each PhD student is required to acquire 60 university credits (CFU) per year.  At least 20 credits must be obtained through transversal activities offered by IUSS 1391 Ferrara or similar courses offered by the Universities of Modena-Reggio and Parma, with at least 10 credits acquired during the first year.  At least 30 credits must be earned through disciplinary activities in the first year. The list of disciplinary activities offered by the PhD program is provided below on this page. Additional disciplinary activities are indicated on the main page.  At least 35 (respectively 50) credits must be obtained through research activities during the second (respectively third) year.  At the beginning of each academic year, the PhD student drafts an activity plan with their supervisor. At the end of each year, they prepare an annual activity report. The regulations are available here