Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance (QA) in the Doctoral Programmes of the University of Padua is implemented in
accordance with the ANVUR AVA 3 framework and the requirements of Ministerial Decree
226/2021, which mandates accredited institutions to adopt a structured system for the design,
management, monitoring, and continuous improvement of doctoral training. The primary goal is to
ensure a high-quality educational and research environment that supports the development of the
doctoral candidates’ scientific, professional, and transversal skills, in line with the European
Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG).
Within this framework, each Doctoral Programme adopts transparent procedures for defining
learning objectives and expected outcomes, plans and organizes appropriate educational and
research activities consistent with its mission, monitors progress and results, and implements
evidence-based improvements. Active engagement of doctoral candidates, academic staff, and the
Doctoral Board is a key component of the QA cycle, together with ongoing interaction with the
University Quality Assurance Office, the Internal Evaluation Group and the relevant institutional
bodies.
Therefore, QA in the doctoral domain ensures rigorous and internationally recognisable training
paths that fully respond to the needs of advanced research and society, supporting the continuous
enhancement of the learning experience and the quality of the scientific outcomes produced.
Advisory Board (Comitato Consultivo)
