Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
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Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa is in Pisa, Italia; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English. Standard entry requirements: School-leaving qualification giving access to degree courses at Italian universities attained not before the academic year 2024-2025, or to be attained by 30th September 2026; Three-year degree or its equivalent obtained abroad (second-level entry). Applying: intake: September. Scholarships: 1 from the university.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined |
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| Money from the college | No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | School-leaving qualification giving access to degree courses at Italian universities: attained not before the academic year 2024-2025, or to be attained by 30th September 2026. Three-year degree or its equivalent obtained abroad (second-level entry). Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 30 jul (Main round) |
| Where and how students live | Pisa · 4 km from PSA airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Required |
| Working while studying | With a study residence permit, students may work part-time in subordinate (employed) work, up to 20 hours per week and a maximum of 1,040 hours per year. |
| After graduation | Job-search or entrepreneurship stay permit for students (permesso di soggiorno per ricerca lavoro o imprenditorialità degli studenti): 9 to 12 months after graduating in Italy. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Dominio del inglés | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Programmes taught in English · Politics, Economics and Sustainability: Yes Fuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The course is taught in English and provides tools for analyzing and interpreting political, societal and economic change through the lens of environmental and social sustainability challenges.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| The college's own entrance examination | YesFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The admission competition takes place each year between the end of August and the first half of September and involves two written and two oral tests at both the first and the second level, in accordance with the criteria established by the different faculties (detailed information in the call).”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
SNS undergraduate study grant
- Amount: €500–€5,000 (≈ US$554–5,500) / año (2026-27 figure)
- Financial need: Required
Fuentes (4)
“Admission is based solely on the results of the competition tests: neither the school leaving grade (Maturità) nor the candidate's previous school or university record will be taken into account.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The scholarship for 2026-2027 is determined based on the ISEE, in accordance with the diagram reported in Annex 2; the scholarship is subject, for tax purposes, to the prevailing Italian legislation regarding scholarships.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“A up to 40,000 5,000€”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“J greater than 70,000 or NO ISEE 500€”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Art History · 5 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The five-year Undergraduate Course in Art History offers a series of advanced courses that explore the study of artworks, the texts concerning them, the historical and institutional events connected to them, and the cultural debates they have inspired from the medieval period to the contemporary era.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Biological Sciences · 5 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The Undergraduate Course in Biological Sciences at the Scuola Normale Superiore consists of a first three-year cycle corresponding to the Bachelorís degree and a subsequent two-year cycle corresponding to the Masterís degree.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Chemistry and Geology · 5 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The Undergraduate Course in Chemistry and Geology consists of a three-year Bachelor's level cycle followed by a two-year Master's level cycle.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Classics · 5 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The five-year Undergraduate Course in Classics offers a series of advanced courses that delve into topics and issues related to various aspects of the ancient world, from the archaic period to late antiquity.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12History · 5 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The five-year Undergraduate Course in History offers a range of advanced courses that explore themes and issues related to various aspects of the medieval, modern and contemporary world.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Mathematics and Computer Science · 5 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The Undergraduate Course in Mathematics and Computer Science at the Scuola Normale Superiore consists of a first three-year cycle corresponding to the Bachelorís degree and a second two-year cycle corresponding to the Masterís degree.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Modern Literature · 5 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The five-year Undergraduate Course in Modern Literature offers a range of advanced courses featuring in-depth study of literature from the medieval period to the present day, with a particular focus on the Italian tradition and essential insights into Romance and foreign literatures.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Philosophy · 5 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The five-year Undergraduate Course in Philosophy offers a series of advanced courses that explore themes and problems of philosophical thought from classical antiquity to the present day.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Physics · 5 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The Undergraduate Course in Physics , consisting of a three-year Bachelorís cycle and a two-year Masterís cycle, is part of the Faculty of Sciences at the Scuola Normale Superiore and is integrated with the corresponding degree programmes of the Physics Department at the University of Pisa.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Politics, Economics and Sustainability · 2 years (reference) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The Politics, Economics and Sustainability undergraduate course is accessible starting from the fourth year and has been designed in accordance with the general characteristics of the Scuola Normaleís undergraduate courses.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The course is taught in English and provides tools for analyzing and interpreting political, societal and economic change through the lens of environmental and social sustainability challenges.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September (reference) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The admission competition takes place each year between the end of August and the first half of September and involves two written and two oral tests at both the first and the second level, in accordance with the criteria established by the different faculties (detailed information in the call).”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application | 30 jul (reference)Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Applications for the call, which can be filled out in Italian or English, must be registered online by 2 p.m. Italian time on Thursday, 30th July 2026, through the online procedure as indicated on the dedicated page of the SNS web site.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Tuition rule for international students at public universities (government) | Public-university tuition is calculated from the household's economic situation (ISEE; ISEE Parificato for families abroad). Under national guidelines, students with an ISEE below €22,000-€27,000 (depending on the university) are in the No-Tax Area and pay only fixed statutory charges. (reference) |
| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Students must have health cover for the visa and the residence permit: an insurance policy covering the whole stay with no limits or exceptions on urgent hospital care, or voluntary enrolment in the National Health Service (SSN) for a yearly contribution. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | €10,180 per year (≈ US$11,300) (2026–27 figure) |
Fuentes (7)
“Tuition fees at Italian public universities are generally lower than in many other major study destinations. They are calculated on the basis of your household’s economic situation (ISEE), so what you actually pay can be much lower than the official maximum.”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“International students whose families live abroad prove their situation with the ISEE Parificato”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Under national guidelines, students with an ISEE below €22,000-€27,000 (depending on the university) qualify for the No-Tax Area and pay only fixed statutory charges (regional tax and duty stamp, usually around €157 - €160/year).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“You needed health insurance to get your visa and your permit. Once you are in Italy, you have two options: keep a private policy, or join the public National Health Service (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale, SSN) by paying a yearly contribution.”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Polizza assicurativa a copertura dell’intero soggiorno senza limitazioni od eccezioni alle tariffe stabilite per il ricovero ospedaliero urgente per tutta la sua durata.”consparigi.esteri.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Mezzi economici di sussistenza per il soggiorno previsto. Tali mezzi sono quantificati nell’importo di euro 10.179,85 annuali.”consparigi.esteri.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“At least €10,179.85 for the first academic year, plus money for your return journey (a return ticket is accepted as proof).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Attendance at the SNS is free of charge. Students of the undergraduate course have the obligation to reside at the site of their course, in the colleges of the SNS, which are free of charge.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 5 (reference) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “In addition to the annual grant, the amount of which depends on their ISEE, SNS undergraduate students in Pisa benefit from free accommodation at one of the Colleges of the Normale and free board at the canteen, for the entire duration of their academic career.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The curriculum of the Normale offers two possibilities: the undergraduate course (corresponding to a three-year degree course and a master's degree) and the PhD course.”www.sns.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | With a study residence permit, students may work part-time in subordinate (employed) work, up to 20 hours per week and a maximum of 1,040 hours per year. government rule Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Con il permesso di soggiorno per motivi di studio puoi anche svolgere un'attività lavorativa di tipo subordinato, per un tempo non superiore alle 20 ore settimanali, fino ad un massimo di 1040 ore annuali”prefettura.interno.gov.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“A study permit lets you work part-time, up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Con il permesso di soggiorno per motivi di studio puoi anche svolgere un'attività lavorativa di tipo subordinato, per un tempo non superiore alle 20 ore settimanali, fino ad un massimo di 1040 ore annuali”prefettura.interno.gov.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“A study permit lets you work part-time, up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Job-search or entrepreneurship stay permit for students (permesso di soggiorno per ricerca lavoro o imprenditorialità degli studenti): 9 to 12 months after graduating in Italy. government rule Fuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Italian law allows international graduates to stay after their studies. If you obtain a degree in Italy, you can apply for a new stay permit, called permesso di soggiorno per ricerca lavoro o imprenditorialità degli studenti (Stay permit for job search or entrepreneurship of students).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“It lasts between 9 and 12 months, and its purpose is to look for a job or start a business that fits the studies you have just completed.”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“students who have obtained in Italy a bachelor’s or master’s degree (including single-cycle degrees)”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Ubicación
| City / state | Pisa |
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| Nearest major airport | Pisa International Airport (PSA), about 4 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q672416 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).