Are there any other country options besides Italy where I can continue my PhD?

You have several strong destinations beyond Italy to continue or transfer your PhD, and the right one for you depends on funding, language and how the country structures doctoral study. Some treat PhD candidates purely as students, while others treat you as a paid university employee, so the difference matters for your budget.

Funding And Tuition By Country

What To Check Before You Transfer

Coursework or research credits do not always carry over cleanly between countries, so confirm with the target university whether they will accept your current progress or require you to reapply for a fresh position. In Germany, the UK and Switzerland especially, your most vital first step is typically finding a supervisor who already has funding or an open project available, since doctoral admission there is built around finding the right academic match.

My Advice

If a guaranteed salary matters most to you, prioritise the Netherlands, Nordic countries, or Switzerland, where PhD students are treated as staff. If cost is your main concern, Germany and France keep tuition minimal. Whichever direction you choose, start reaching out to potential supervisors early, since that step shapes your entire application.