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Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies – Pisa

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201–250th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies – Pisa

Basic information and contact details for Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies – Pisa

institution

La Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna: a research university, a school of talent, for a more sustainable and inclusive world.

Founded in 1987, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies is a special-statute public institution dedicated to nurturing talent, fostering knowledge, and inspiring innovation. Since its establishment, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies has distinguished itself as a learning community where faculty and students closely interact to address cuttingedge research topics with an interdisciplinary approach. 

As a public institution, the Sant'Anna School plays its role in favor of the community, proposing as a center of reference for avant-garde training, with paths of excellence that are divided into four main areas: the first level training aimed at students of the courses of I and II level; the Seasonal Schools, training paths of excellence with a strong interdisciplinary character; advanced training through MSc degree coursesPhD programmes and Master's diplomasHigher Education.

Thanks to interdisciplinarity and interaction with the social, cultural, scientific and economic world, the research activity aims to address complex issues to drive the innovation and change that the world needs. Research at the School addresses strategic issues for our future such as sustainability and social inclusion, health, data science and artificial intelligence.

Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies undertakes to upgrade its ability to produce value for the community, acting as a driving force for social and economic, cultural and technological development, through and beyond research and education. The general strategic reference for the School is represented by the United Nations 2030 Agenda, with its 17 objectives, 169 targets and 240 indicators. The School carries out public engagement initiatives, partnership activities, placement and support to institutions, pursuing a close synergy with education and research.

Contact details

https://www.santannapisa.it/en

comunicazione@santannapisa.it

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies – Pisa

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
43 F : 57 M (1)
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International student percentage
20% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
6.4 (1)
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Student total
807 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026

Subjects Taught at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies – Pisa

See below for a range of subjects taught at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies – Pisa

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Engineering

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Social Sciences

  • Politics and International Studies