PhD Social Sciences for Sustainability and Wellbeing
The PhD program in Social Sciences for Sustainability and Wellbeing (acronym: S3W), jointly offered by the University of Florence and the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, offers a great opportunity to learn a wide range of methods from the social sciences and enter a community of scholars committed to doing their best to ensure wellbeing and a sustainable future for our society.
Digital student card for University of Florence PhD students. Since 1 November 2026, the University of Florence student card has been available in digital format through the UniFi App.
New S3W publication on business climate adaptation and resilience. A new article authored by members of the S3W community has been published in the prestigious international journal Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management.
Selection procedure 2026 - Admission rankings. The admission rankings for the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences for Sustainability and Wellbeing (Cycle XLII - Academic Year 2026/2027) are available here:
Selection procedure 2026 - Oral examination results. The results of the oral examination are now available in the attached document:
Selection procedure 2026 - Admitted to the interview. On the basis of the outcome of the preliminary meeting of the Admission Board, is available the lists of
candidates admitted to the interview:
Selection procedure 2026 (updated). The evaluation results will be announced within five days of the oral exam, no later than September 13.