University of Pisa + Scuola Normale + Sant Anna

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Tier: Elite
Selectivity: High (for selective)
Strong subjects: Physics, Math, Engineering, CS, Economics (Sant Anna selective)
Fit notes: Sant Anna and Scuola Normale are highly selective, fully funded for top students.
Tuition summary: EUR 2,500 (UniPisa); Free for selective Sant Anna/Normale
English bachelor: Some
English master: Yes
Teaching languages: English
Summary: Sant Anna and Scuola Normale are highly selective, fully funded for top students.

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QS 2026#343US News#270

Students
47736 (2026)
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International students
2000
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Acceptance rate
39%
Varies significantly by program. Open-access programs have higher rates; restricted-access programs are more selective.
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Tuition bachelor noneu
900–2,500 EUR
Based on family income (ISEE). Lower income = lower fees. Pakistani students typically fall in lower brackets.
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Tuition master noneu
900–3,500 EUR
Based on family income. Most Pakistani students pay closer to the minimum.
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Application fee
30 EUR
One-time, non-refundable
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Other
General enrolment: 8 July to 31 December 2026
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non-EU visa applicants
Universitaly pre-enrolment: Varies; typically closes by June for non-EU visa applicants
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Non-EU students
1st Intake: opens November, closes December/early February
Non-EU students should apply earliest intake possible
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Spring
2nd Intake: opens January, closes February/March
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Spring
3rd Intake: opens March, closes April/May
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4th Intake: opens May/June, closes June/July
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Ielts
6.5 · Any
B2 level required for most programs
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Ielts
5.5 · Any
For foundation course
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Toefl
80 · Any
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Toefl
72 · Any
For foundation course
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Cambridge
minimum 160 · Any
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Keyed by where your degree is from, because the answer genuinely differs.

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Moi acceptance
Pakistan
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Ibcc equivalence
Pakistan
Pakistani HSSC (12 years) is generally accepted. IBCC equivalency certificate may be required.
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Hec attestation
Pakistan
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Hec attestation
Pakistan
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Percentage cutoff
Pakistan
For Master's applicants
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Documents required
Pakistan
For Bachelor's applicants. Italian universities require 12 years of schooling minimum. Pakistani 12-year system meets this requirement with IBCC certification.
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Documents required
Pakistan
For Master's applicants. Pakistani MA/MSc (16 years total) is generally accepted for Italian Master's programs. 4-year BS programs are directly accepted.
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DSU Toscana Scholarship
Free accommodation in DSU residence halls, Free meals at university dining halls, Exemption from university tuition fees, Additional cash contribution for living expenses (approx. EUR 1500-2500/year)
Based on family income. Non-EU students from developing countries need certification of non-high-income status. Must be reapplied for every academic year. Highly competitive.
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Invest Your Talent in Italy
Full tuition fee waiver, Monthly stipend, Italian language course
For specific English-taught Master's programs. Includes mandatory internship.
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Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students
Health insurance, Monthly allowance, Tuition fee waiver (where applicable)
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University of Pisa Merit Scholarships
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For outstanding international students. Varies by program.
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Welcome desk
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Language center
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Counselling
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Post study work
Part-time work allowed during studies (20 hours/week, 1040 hours/year).
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Pakistani student society
Small but growing community; exact numbers not publicly available
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