University of Pisa | University Info | 21 PhDs in English

Top reasons to study here

Pisa is a university city full of life. Its centre boasts a wide range of meeting places: piazzas, bars, pubs, restaurants, pizzerias, clubs and live music pubs
The University of Pisa has taken a key role in promoting European mobility since the first years of the Erasmus Programme.
In line with the University's active and proactive international stance, the central offices have been reinforced and reorganised.

PhD Programmes

Engineering & Technology (5)

Ph.D. Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry
Ph.D. Energy, Systems, Territory and Construction Engineering
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering
Ph.D. Information Engineering
Ph.D. Smart Industry

Computer Science & IT (4)

Ph.D. Artificial Intelligence for Society
Ph.D. Computer Science
Ph.D. Information Engineering
Ph.D. Smart Industry

Humanities (4)

Ph.D. Classical Studies and Archaeology
Ph.D. History
Ph.D. Italian Studies
Ph.D. Linguistic Studies and Foreign Literatures

Medicine & Health (4)

Ph.D. Clinical Physiopathology
Ph.D. Clinical and Translational Sciences
Ph.D. Science of Drug and Bioactive Substances
Ph.D. Veterinary Sciences

Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)

Ph.D. Biology
Ph.D. Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry
Ph.D. Physics
Ph.D. Science of Drug and Bioactive Substances

Social Sciences (4)

Agriculture & Forestry (2)

Ph.D. Agriculture, Food and Environment
Ph.D. Veterinary Sciences

Applied Sciences & Professions (1)

Ph.D. Agriculture, Food and Environment

Business & Management (1)

Ph.D. Business Administration and Management

Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)

Ph.D. Agriculture, Food and Environment

Journalism & Media (1)

Ph.D. Clinical and Translational Sciences

Law (1)

Ph.D. Legal Sciences

About

History

The University of Pisa was officially established in 1343, although a number of scholars claim its origin dates back to the 11th century.

The earliest evidence of a Pisan "Studium" dates back to 1338, when the renowned jurist Ranieri Arsendi transferred to Pisa from Bologna. He along with Bartolo Da Sassoferrato, a lecturer in Civil Law, were paid by the Municipality to teach public lessons.

Education

The University of Pisa is a public institution with twenty departments, and high level research centres in the agriculture, astrophysics, computer science, engineering, medicine and veterinary medicine sectors.
Furthermore the University has close relations with the Pisan Institutes of the National Board of Research, with many cultural institutions of national and international importance, and with industries, especially those based in information technology, which went through a phase of rapid expansion in Pisa during the nineteen sixties and seventies.

Research

The University has close relations with the Pisan Institutes of the National Board of Research, with many cultural institutions of national and international importance, and with industries, especially those based in information technology.

The University boasts excellent results from internationally and nationally funded projects thanks to the quality of its researchers and a series of targeted initiatives to support project planningargeted initiatives to support project planning.

Career

The job board displays current openings and suitable positions at renowned companies. All companies presenting their offers on our job board have a strong interest in students and graduates from the University of Pisa.The job board offers full-time jobs, internships and other placements that match our students’ profiles.

University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2023

151

2022

151

2021

151

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities

2024

349 55

2023

404 -16

2022

388

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education

2024

401

2023

401

2022

401

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2024

-

2023

219 -16

2022

203

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

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Services

Housing services

The University of Pisa is not a campus-based university and instead has its buildings and departments spread throughout the city. In terms of accommodation, students usually find housing through the city's many estate agents or by checking out postings placed on notice boards in each of the University's departments.

Students often share an apartment with other Italian or international students. The cost of renting a room is roughly 250.00/350.00 euros per month excluding the cost of utilities and the individual share of general expenses for the building's maintenance.

Library services

The University has various teaching and research buildings, museums and libraries spread throughout the city. Given that Pisa is a small city, it is quite easy to reach these facilities by bicycle.

The library system of the University of Pisa includes 15 libraries and the general archive of the University.

Medical services

Health care assistance is available to all European citizens (belonging to EU Member States and EEA States) who have the EHIC/TEAM card (European Health Insurance Card) or who enroll in the Italian National Health Service.

Student Life

Sports facilities

The University of Pisa sporting facilities are among the best in the country and reflect the popularity and significance of sports in the university. This is evident in the wide range of both indoor and outdoor facilities available.

The University Sports Centre of Pisa (CUS) is a member of CONI (the Italia Olympic Committee) and offers a full programme of fitness classes including aerobics, gymnastics, yoga and pilates. The centre has modern facilities and is used by many students.

University of Pisa Scholarships

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University of Pisa Scholarships

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