Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The University of Pisa offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, research opportunities, and services to support students throughout their academic journey. From orientation to post-graduation opportunities, the university is committed to providing a well-rounded education and fostering a community of scholars.

Didattica (Teaching)

The university's teaching programs are designed to provide students with a solid foundation in their chosen field of study. The programs include:

• Lauree triennali e magistrali a ciclo unico (Three-year and single-cycle master's degrees)
• Lauree magistrali (Master's degrees)
• Master's programs
• Dottorati (Ph.D. programs)
• Scuole di specializzazione (Specialization schools)
• Formazione insegnanti (Teacher training)
• Corsi Trasversali (Cross-disciplinary courses)
• Corsi di perfezionamento (Advanced courses)
• Summer Schools
• Formazione continua (Continuing education)

Campus and Services

The university offers a range of services and opportunities to support students on campus, including:

• Servizi (Services)
• Verso il lavoro (Career services)
• Opportunità e tempo libero (Opportunities and free time)
• Diritto allo studio – Borse di studio, alloggi e mense (Right to study – Scholarships, housing, and meal plans)
• Biblioteche e Sale studio (Libraries and study rooms)
• Servizio di Ascolto e Consulenza (Counseling and consulting services)
• Sportello DSA (Disability support services)
• USID – Ufficio Servizi per l'Integrazione di studenti con Disabilità (Office for the integration of students with disabilities)
• Health Mode On: servizi per il benessere della comunità studentesca (Health services for the student community)

Research

The university is committed to advancing knowledge and preparing individuals to contribute to the future of society through research. The research areas include:

• Progetti di ricerca (Research projects)
• Sostegno e incentivi (Support and incentives)
• Dottorato (Ph.D. programs)
• Valutazione della ricerca (Research evaluation)
• News ricerca (Research news)
• Etica nella ricerca (Research ethics)

Innovation

The university promotes the development of knowledge and innovation through partnerships with businesses and society. The innovation areas include:

• Rapporti con le imprese (Business partnerships)
• Dalla ricerca al mercato (From research to market)
• Cultura Imprenditoriale (Entrepreneurial culture)
• Networking

University and Society

The university promotes the dissemination of knowledge and supports social transformations, participating in the progress of the community and territory. The areas of focus include:

• Sviluppo Sostenibile e Agenda 2030 (Sustainable development and Agenda 2030)
• Pisa città universitaria (Pisa university city)
• Attività culturali e sportive (Cultural and sports activities)
• Politiche di genere (Gender policies)
• Co-creazione di innovazione (Co-creation of innovation)
• Collaborazioni istituzionali (Institutional collaborations)
• Università per la scuola (University for schools)
• Formazione continua (Continuing education)
• Alumni
• Sostieni l'Università di Pisa (Support the University of Pisa)

Ateneo (University)

The university's identity is rooted in its history, values, and vision for the future. The areas of focus include:

• Chi siamo (Who we are)
• Organi e governo (Governance and administration)
• Statuto e regolamenti (Statutes and regulations)
• Organizzazione (Organization)
• Persone (People)
• Concorsi, gare e bandi (Competitions, tenders, and announcements)
• Relazioni Internazionali (International relations)
• Qualità e Valutazione (Quality and evaluation)

Ph.D. Program in Veterinary Sciences

The Ph.D. program in Veterinary Sciences aims to train qualified researchers in the fields of veterinary sciences and animal production through a multidisciplinary scientific and cultural education. The program includes:

• A three-year research project
• Participation in seminars and specialized courses
• Participation in national and international conferences
• Cultural exchanges and visits to research laboratories and institutions
• Collaboration with the research and development sector of companies

Objectives of the Ph.D. Program

The Ph.D. program in Veterinary Sciences aims to develop research activities in the various scientific fields of veterinary sciences and animal production. The program focuses on:

• Anatomia degli animali domestici (Anatomy of domestic animals)
• Biochimica (Biochemistry)
• Clinica chirurgica veterinaria (Veterinary surgical clinic)
• Clinica medica veterinaria (Veterinary medical clinic)
• Clinica ostetrica e ginecologia veterinaria (Veterinary obstetrics and gynecology)
• Costruzioni rurali e territorio agroforestale (Rural construction and agroforestry territory)
• Economia ed estimo rurale (Rural economy and estimation)
• Farmacologia e tossicologia veterinaria (Veterinary pharmacology and toxicology)
• Fisiologia veterinaria (Veterinary physiology)
• Ispezione degli alimenti di origine animale (Inspection of animal-based food)
• Malattie infettive degli animali domestici (Infectious diseases of domestic animals)
• Nutrizione e alimentazione animale zootecnica generale e miglioramento genetico (Animal nutrition and feeding, general zootechnology, and genetic improvement)
• Parassitologia e malattie parassitarie degli animali (Parasitology and parasitic diseases of animals)
• Patologia generale e anatomia patologica veterinaria (General pathology and veterinary pathological anatomy)
• Zoocolture (Animal husbandry)
• Zoologia (Zoology)
• Zootecnica speciale (Special zootechnology)