Program Overview

Introduction to the Scuola Normale Superiore

The Scuola Normale Superiore introduces itself as an institution with a rich history, emphasizing its commitment to excellence in education and research. It highlights its faculties, including the Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Sciences, and Faculty of Political and Social Sciences.

Studying at the SNS

Studying at the Scuola Normale Superiore offers a unique experience, with a focus on the quality of training and research. The institution is connected to the world, providing an ideal setting for students. It offers study programs free of charge and emphasizes the importance of placement, with opportunities for incoming and outgoing internships, customized orientation, and consultancy.

Faculties and Programs

• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Sciences
• Faculty of Political and Social Sciences
  • The library of the Normale is an integral part of the academic experience, providing access to a wide range of resources.

Research and Innovation

The Scuola Normale Superiore is at the forefront of research and innovation, with cutting-edge research departments and a focus on knowledge transfer, open science, and the dissemination of research. It has various research structures, including laboratories, centers, and research groups, supporting research opportunities and funding.

Research Areas

• Departments of Excellence
• Knowledge transfer
• Open Science
• Dissemination of research
  • Research Quality Assessment (VQR)
  • Laboratori e Centri di ricerca
  • Research groups
  • Support Centres

Admissions

The Scuola Normale Superiore offers undergraduate and PhD programs, including national doctorates and joint PhD programs at partner universities. It provides mobility opportunities, allowing students to organize their mobility abroad and attend single courses at the Scuola Normale Superiore.

Admission Criteria

• Undergraduate admissions
• PhD admissions
• National Doctorates and Joint PhD at Partner Universities
  • Mobility opportunities
  • How to attend a single course at the Scuola Normale Superiore
  • How to apply

Public Engagement

The institution engages in public activities, including "The Normale delle Idee," "The Concerti della Normale," and "Il Cinema della Normale," promoting the dissemination of research and cultural events. It also supports contemporary art projects and public engagement initiatives.

Public Engagement Initiatives

• 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

Archival Sources for the History of Italian Art

The Scuola Normale Superiore offers a PhD program in Archival Sources for the History of Italian Art from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Period (13th19th Centuries). This program includes lectures and teaching activities, such as "Un sepoltuario cinquecentesco della chiesa del Carmine a Siena" and "Disegno e disegni a Venezia nel Settecento. Teoria, pratica e collezionismo."

Program Details

• Lecture log
• Academic year 2025/2026
• Lecturer Francesco Caglioti
  • Course details
  • Teaching activities
  • Face-to-face lectures

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