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International School for Advanced Studies

Trieste, Italy

Updated May 2026 · Source: sissa.it

Overview

English Name: International School for Advanced Studies
Control Type: Public
Rankings:
ARWU (Shanghai) 2026 #901-1000 SCImago 2026 #1638

International School for Advanced Studies runs as a public institution in Trieste, Italy, serving as a higher-education provider within Italy.

At International School for Advanced Studies, the institution teaches across master's programmes and is organised into multiple faculties.

International School for Advanced Studies is ranked #1638 globally and #28 within Italy.

Location & Contact

Where to find International School for Advanced Studies, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links.

Address: via Bonomea, 265
Postal Code: 34136
Phone: (+39)0403787111
Email: info@sissa.it
Social Media:

Academic Details

Below are the institutional metrics for International School for Advanced Studies: scale, staffing, and accreditation.

Academic Year: November to October
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education, University and Research
Admission Requirements: Laurea or equivalent, and entrance examination

Degrees

Also Masters in collaboration with other universities

Master's 6 programs
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Mass Communication
  • Mathematics
  • Neurosciences
  • Physics
Other 9 programs
  • Astrophysics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Cognitive Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Neurosciences
  • Physics
  • Statistics

Faculties & Divisions

The faculties at International School for Advanced Studies, and what each one teaches, are listed below.

Astrophysics (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Astronomy and Space Science
Cognitive Neurosciences (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Neurosciences
Functional Analysis and Applications (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physics
Mathematical Physics (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mathematical Physics
Neurobiology (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biophysics
Statistical and Biological Physics (Unit) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Theory of Condensed Matter (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physics
Theory of Elementary Particles (Unit) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physics

Scholarships in Italy

Italy-wide scholarships, relevant to students considering International School for Advanced Studies or other institutions there.

DiSCo Lazio Right-to-Study Grant
DiSCo - Regional Agency for the Right to University Study (Lazio) · Government funded · International students · Combined · Covers Living
Annual regional study grant of roughly EUR 2,290 to EUR 6,571 plus meals, depending on residence and distance from campus; a low ISEE raises the base by up to 15% and higher incomes can halve it.
ER.GO Regional Study Grant
ER.GO - Regional Agency for the Right to Study (Emilia-Romagna) · Government funded · International students · Combined · Covers Living
Means-tested annual grant for students at universities and AFAM institutes in Emilia-Romagna, reported at between EUR 433 and EUR 7,171, paid in instalments, with full exemption from university fees and a refund of the EUR 140 regional tax; raised 15% if ISEE is EUR 12,500 or lower and 20% for STEM courses.
Erasmus+ Study Mobility Grant
Erasmus+ Italian National Agency (Indire) · Government funded · 400 EUR per monthly · Travel
Monthly Erasmus+ grant for Italian higher-education students on study mobility abroad: EUR 400 for Group 1 destinations and EUR 350 for Groups 2 and 3 under the 2026 national provisions; traineeships add EUR 150 a month and students with fewer opportunities an extra EUR 250 a month for long-term mobility.
Invest Your Talent in Italy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Italy) · Government funded · International students · 10,800 EUR per year · Partial Tuition
Scholarship for international Master's students in the programme's Italian courses, worth EUR 10,800 a year in the 11th edition; the 2025/26 Florence notice says it exempts recipients from tuition but not from the regional study tax, stamp duty, insurance or health policy, and does not cover travel or accommodation. Earlier editions paired the Master's with...
Italian Government Scholarships
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Italy) · Government funded · International students · Combined
MAECI scholarships for foreign students and Italian citizens resident abroad to attend courses in Italy for 2026-2027: nine-month awards for Master's, AFAM, PhD and research projects (1 November 2026 to 31 July 2027) and three-month Italophony awards for intensive Italian language courses (1 January to 30 September 2027). Funding applies only to study in Ita...

Frequently Asked Questions about International School for Advanced Studies

Concise answers to common questions about International School for Advanced Studies.

Where can I find International School for Advanced Studies?

The institution is located in Trieste, Italy.

Is International School for Advanced Studies a public or private institution?

International School for Advanced Studies is a public institution.

Is International School for Advanced Studies officially recognised?

Yes, International School for Advanced Studies is recognised by Ministry of Education, University and Research.

What is International School for Advanced Studies's official website?

The institution's website is www.sissa.it.

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