University of Pisa
Pisa, Italy
Quick facts
- World rank
- #343
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Students
- 28,530
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1343
Overview
The University of Pisa, formally founded in 1343 but with academic activity dating to the 11th century, is one of Italy's oldest and most prestigious universities. Located in Pisa, Tuscany, it is home to 28,500+ students and 20 departments. The university produced alumni including Galileo Galilei, Enrico Fermi, and Carlo Rubbia. It ranks #343 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, placing it among Italy's top universities and one of the best in Europe.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Medicine
- Veterinary Medicine
- Agriculture
- Economics
- Humanities
- Law
- Pharmacy
- Political Science
Accreditation: ANVUR / Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca (MUR)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€402 – €3,000
From about $434 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricoltura digitale 5.0 per lo sviluppo sostenibile (master agritech eu) (opens in a new tab)Italian | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Analisi, prevenzione e contrasto della criminalita' organizzata e della corruzione (opens in a new tab)Italian | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Antropologia scheletrica, forense e paleopatologia (opens in a new tab)Italian · Hybrid | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Artificial intelligence for archaeology and cultural heritage (opens in a new tab)English | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.