Founded in 1343, the University of Pisa is one of the most prestigious universities in Italy. Famous alumni of the University include Galileo Galilei, 3 Nobel prize winners and 2 Fields medalist. It is amongst the top 3 universities in Italy (ARWU). Nowadays the University of Pisa represents a prestigious modern center for teaching and advanced research.
Pisa offers international students the unique opportunity to study and experience the richness of Italian history and culture in a beautiful and stimulating environment. Famous across the world for the Leaning Tower, almost all of its departments are located in the heart of the city. Its strategic geographical location, the international airport and the excellent rail connections offer the possibility of weekend trips to other parts of Italy and Europe.
University of Pisa is a generalist university, it covers every areas of study and research and all levels of education (Bachelors, Masters, PhD ecc). English offers at a Bachelor’s level refers to Humanities and Economics & Business area. At a Master’s level instead is more comprehensive and we have several Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Neuroscience degrees.
THE FOUNDATION COURSE
A one-year programme taught exclusively in English, which bridges the gap between High School and University studies and it equips students with the appropriate academic grounding for an Italian degree at the University of Pisa. This programme is aimed at International students who have 11 or 10 years of schooling and have successfully completed High School and at American students who have not taken Advanced Placement (AP) courses during the last year of High School nor have attended 2 years of College.
SUMMER SCHOOLS
Intensive academic courses for international students and also for graduates. They mostly last from 1 to 6 weeks and take place in an international context, with students and lecturers coming from various parts of the world and all lectures delivered in English.
They are characterized by nonconventional teaching formats (workshops, tutorials, excursions, cultural events, business testimonials, etc.) and a multidisciplinary approach.
Professors are experts in their areas and have a keen interest in what they do.
Summer Schools meet strict academic regulations: each grants at least 3 ECTS credits and the participants who successfully pass the final exams will receive an official academic transcript.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
ARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
VETERINARY
HUMANITIES AND LANGUAGE STUDIES
MATHEMATICAL, PHYSICAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER SCIENCE
COMMUNICATION, PUBLIC RELATION AND ADVERTISING
CULTURAL STUDIES
MEDICINE AND SURGERY
EDUCATION STUDIES
FOUNDATION YEAR
POLITICAL SCIENCE, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
STATISTICS
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
PHARMACY
EXCERCISE AND SPORT STUDIES
ECONOMICS, FINANCE, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES 
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