Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
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Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa is in Pisa, Italie; 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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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
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 juil. (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.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Programmes taught in English · Politics, Economics and Sustainability: Yes Sources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| The college's own entrance examination | YesSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
SNS undergraduate study grant
- Amount: €500–€5,000 (≈ US$554–5,500) / an (2026-27 figure)
- Financial need: Required
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“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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“A up to 40,000 5,000€”www.sns.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“J greater than 70,000 or NO ISEE 500€”www.sns.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Art History · 5 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Biological Sciences · 5 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Chemistry and Geology · 5 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Classics · 5 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12History · 5 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Mathematics and Computer Science · 5 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Modern Literature · 5 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Philosophy · 5 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Physics · 5 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Politics, Economics and Sustainability · 2 years (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application | 30 juil. (reference)Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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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 — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| 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$11,300) (2026–27 figure) |
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“Tuition fees at Italian public universities are generally lower than in many other major study destinations. They are calculated on the basis of your household’s economic situation (ISEE), so what you actually pay can be much lower than the official maximum.”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“International students whose families live abroad prove their situation with the ISEE Parificato”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Under national guidelines, students with an ISEE below €22,000-€27,000 (depending on the university) qualify for the No-Tax Area and pay only fixed statutory charges (regional tax and duty stamp, usually around €157 - €160/year).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You needed health insurance to get your visa and your permit. Once you are in Italy, you have two options: keep a private policy, or join the public National Health Service (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale, SSN) by paying a yearly contribution.”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Polizza assicurativa a copertura dell’intero soggiorno senza limitazioni od eccezioni alle tariffe stabilite per il ricovero ospedaliero urgente per tutta la sua durata.”consparigi.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Mezzi economici di sussistenza per il soggiorno previsto. Tali mezzi sono quantificati nell’importo di euro 10.179,85 annuali.”consparigi.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“At least €10,179.85 for the first academic year, plus money for your return journey (a return ticket is accepted as proof).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ 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 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 5 (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“students who have obtained in Italy a bachelor’s or master’s degree (including single-cycle degrees)”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Lieu
| 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).