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CFU Guidelines – PhD students XXXVII Cycle and following

CFU distribution over the 3-year program; minimum total required upon graduation: 180 CFU

 

1 year

2 year

3 year

Learning Activities

UNIMORE PhD Courses Min. 15 CFU *

Basic Training Max. 12 CFU 

 

30-50

 

Scientific-Research Activities

40-80

THESIS

20

40

50

Total

60

60

60

 

Each year, PhD students must earn 60 CFUs, distributed across Learning Activities, Scientific Activities, and Thesis Activities.

 

LEARNING Activities (CFU = University Educational Credit):

Note: Learning Activities must be completed within the first two years of the program.

Minimum Credits at UNIMORE: At least 15 CFUs must be earned through UNIMORE courses, either through the M3ES School or other PhD programs.

For PhD students with joint supervision, where UNIMORE is the primary institution, at least 8 CFUs must be from UNIMORE.

For joint supervision students based abroad, there is no requirement to complete UNIMORE courses.

Basic Training Credit Limit: A maximum of 12 out of 180 total CFUs may be earned from Basic Training.


SCIENTIFIC Activities:

Congress Participation:

 

Publications:

 

Research Periods:

 

Teaching assistance (max 30 h): 1 CFU/10h

 

Additional Requirements and Procedures:

 

Additional credits:

Activities such as leading seminars at schools or other public events can be reviewed for CFU credits by the Commission for Education.

 

Credit Assignment and Evaluation:

Activity Report Submission: All CFU assignments require an activity report signed by the student’s tutor and approved by the Commission for Education. Documentation, such as certificates of attendance, may be required. The activity report will be assigned as an “attività/activity” in the M3ES PHD STUDENTS team in TEAMS.

Annual Scientific Report: Students must submit a scientific report at the end of each academic year.