University of Pisa

The University of Pisa is a public institution with a long tradition, deeply rooted in its territory and fully integrated into the international scientific community. It has a scientific tradition of excellence and the ability to attract about half of its students from outside its natural territorial basin. UNIPI stands every year in the top positions of the most prestigious international rankings both by universities and subject. According to the 3 most famous ranking institutes (THE, ARWU and QS) UNIPI is in the top 200-400 of the best universities position in the worldwide and among the 7 best universities in Italy. It has an international, national, regional and local role and leads important international research and educational networks (it coordinates or is a partner in numerous EU projects, especially Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+). In its vision, the University is committed to the implementation of the principles of peace, sustainability and social responsibility. In this context, the creation, increase, transfer and spreading of knowledge are greatly enhanced by a wider and merged international working context. Excellence in research and teaching is never produced in isolation but bringing together different skills, experiences and points of view. In 2019, UNIPI signed with UNHCR the “Manifesto on an Inclusive University” and then the university awarded three scholarships to refugee students within the UNICORE programme. Fact and Figures: founded in 1343; 20 departments (covering all main areas of teaching and research); 13 museums; 17 libraries; 273 laboratories; 5 canteens.

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