This is a full-time programme. The final thesis must be completed in English and must have a complete abstract in German and Italian. Therefore, PhD students should benefit from the special multilingual opportunities that the University offers, which include various activities/events in Italian, German or other languages (seminars, optional courses, social events, etc). The PhD programme comprises lectures and research activities that can be completed both at the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano and at universities abroad.