Program Overview

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Introduction to the Scuola Normale Superiore

The Scuola Normale Superiore is a prestigious institution that offers a wide range of academic programs and research opportunities.

Academic Programs

The university is composed of three faculties:

• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Sciences
• Faculty of Political and Social Sciences

Teaching Syllabus

The teaching syllabus includes:

• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Sciences
• Faculty of Political and Social Sciences
• Study regulations
• Seminars
• Foreign Languages
  • English Courses and Materials
• Course archive
• Admission to single courses

College Life

College life at the Scuola Normale Superiore includes:

• Colleges and canteen
• Places
• Library
• Collaboration opportunities
• Peer tutoring
• Financing opportunities
• Psychological wellbeing and support
• Disability support
• Student activities

Why Apply to the Normale?

The Scuola Normale Superiore offers several reasons to apply, including:

• At the forefront of tradition
• A hotbed of talents
• The quality of training and research
• Connected to the world
• Study free of charge
• An ideal setting

Placement

The university provides placement opportunities, including:

• Incoming internships
• Outgoing Internships
• Customised orientation and consultancy
• Placement seminars
• Placement portals
• JOBFair
• For companies and institutions
• Alumni and Mentoring

Admissions

The admissions process includes:

• Undergraduate
• PhD
• National Doctorates and Joint PhD at Partner Universities

Research and Innovation

The Scuola Normale Superiore is committed to research and innovation, with:

• Cutting-edge research
• Departments of Excellence
• Knowledge transfer
• Open Science
• Dissemination of research
• Research Quality Assessment (VQR)

Research Structures

The university has several research structures, including:

• Laboratories and Centres
• Research groups
• Support Centres

Tools for Research

The Scuola Normale Superiore provides various tools for research, including:

• Research opportunities and funding
• Training activities and information
• Knowledge and technology transfer
• The Joint Ethical Committee for Research

Public Engagement

The university is committed to public engagement, with:

• The "Normale delle Idee"
• The "Concerti della Normale"
• Il Cinema della Normale
• Communicating research
• The students' forum
• The "Letture della Normale"
• Contemporary art at the Carovana
• Piazza dei Cavalieri Project
• Third mission/Public Engagement co-ordination

Dissemination of Research

The Scuola Normale Superiore disseminates research through:

• Meetings, conferences and workshops
• The Colloqui della Classe di Scienze

Valorisation of Research

The university valorises research through:

• Placement
• Trasferimento della conoscenza
• Open Science
• Gestione dei dati della ricerca
• Open access alle pubblicazioni