Scuola Superiore Meridionale
Naples, Italy
Quick facts
- World rank
- #2,500
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Students
- 300
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 2019
Overview
The Scuola Superiore Meridionale (SSM) is an elite Italian graduate and post-graduate school established in 2019, affiliated with the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II. Modelled after Italy's Scuole Superiori a ordinamento speciale, it offers highly competitive Ordinary Courses (parallel to undergraduate and master's programmes at Federico II) and PhD research programmes across humanities, law, social sciences, and STEM disciplines. All admitted students receive free room and board in SSM residences in central Naples, exemption from university fees, and an annual scholarship.
Fields of study
- Global History
- Governance
- Law
- Organizational Studies
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Archaeology
- Mediterranean Studies
- Italian and Romance Studies
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Engineering
- Chemistry
- Biomedical Sciences
- Molecular Sciences
- Genomics
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- ssm@ssmeridionale.it
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Free / year
From about Free / year
Domestic students
Free / year
All admitted students receive full tuition exemption, free room and board in SSM residences, and an annual scholarship. No tuition fees are charged to admitted students.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dottorato di ricerca in Law and Organizational Studies for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Global history and governance (Corso Ordinario) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Law and Organizational Studies for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion (Corso Ordinario) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Ph.D. in Global History and Governance (opens in a new tab)Full Time | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.