Doctoral thesis format

The doctoral thesis must be written with the following characteristics:

• double-sided printing
• at least 25 lines per page
• the thesis may be written in a foreign language with the prior authorisation of the Academic Board.

As A4 format (21 x 29.7 cm) is mandatory, we suggest you format the text using the following dimensions (using the ‘Word’ programme for Windows, you can access the margin settings through the window: File/Page Setup...). Please note that these are general guidelines and not mandatory parameters:

• Margins:
  
  • Top margin: 2 cm
  • Bottom margin: 2 cm
  • Left margin: 3 cm
  • Right margin: 2.5 cm
  • Distance from the edge - footer: 1.25 cm (to allow the page numbers to be in the correct position)
• Body text of paragraphs:
  • Font: ‘Times New Roman’ or ‘Arial’ (depending on personal preference);
  • Font size: 12 or 11 points;
  • Line spacing: single or 1.5 lines. We recommend leaving more space between paragraphs;
  • Alignment: justified;
  • Indents: none

The title page must contain the following information:

• University of Ferrara
• Name of the doctoral programme
• Programme coordinator
• Thesis title
• Scientific disciplinary field
• First and last name of the doctoral student (with original signature)
• First and last name of the tutor (with original signature)
• Years of the doctoral programme.

The main title page templates are listed below:

• Generic thesis title page - Italian
• Generic thesis title page - English
• IDAUP title page
• NTN IIT title page - Italian
• NTN IIT title page - English

In the case of co-supervision, joint PhDs and other special circumstances, PhD students are invited to contact the IUSS Office.