Program Overview

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 divided into three faculties:

• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Sciences
• Faculty of Political and Social Sciences Each faculty offers various undergraduate and PhD programs, as well as study regulations, seminars, and foreign language courses.

Research and Innovation

The Scuola Normale Superiore is committed to cutting-edge research and innovation, with a focus on:

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

Research Structures

The university has various 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 initiatives such as:

• 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

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

Admission and Placement

The Scuola Normale Superiore offers various admission and placement opportunities, including:

• Undergraduate and PhD programs
• National Doctorates and Joint PhD at Partner Universities
• Incoming and outgoing internships
• Customised orientation and consultancy
• Placement seminars
• Placement portals
• JOBFair
• Alumni and Mentoring

University Life

The university offers a range of services and opportunities for students, including:

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

Why Study at the Scuola Normale Superiore?

The university offers a unique and enriching study experience, with:

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