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University of Pisa

• #151 Ranking
• 1,579 Academic Staff
• 33,780 Students
• 2,027 Students (int'l)
• 17,228 Students (female)
• Public Institution Type

The University of Pisa was officially established in 1343, although a number of scholars claim its origin dates back to the 11th century.

• The University of Pisa is a public institution with twenty departments, and high level research centres in the agriculture, astrophysics, computer science, engineering, medicine and veterinary medicine sectors. 
• Furthermore the University has close relations with the Pisan Institutes of the National Board of Research, with many cultural institutions of national and international importance, and with industries, especially those based in information technology, which went through a phase of rapid expansion in Pisa during the nineteen sixties and seventies.

The University has close relations with the Pisan Institutes of the National Board of Research, with many cultural institutions of national and international importance, and with industries, especially those based in information technology.

The University boasts excellent results from internationally and nationally funded projects thanks to the quality of its researchers and a series of targeted initiatives to support project planningargeted initiatives to support project planning.

The job board displays current openings and suitable positions at renowned companies. All companies presenting their offers on our job board have a strong interest in students and graduates from the University of Pisa.The job board offers full-time jobs, internships and other placements that match our students’ profiles.

PhD Programmes

• Ph.D. Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry
• Ph.D. Energy, Systems, Territory and Construction Engineering
• Ph.D. Industrial Engineering
• Ph.D. Information Engineering
• Ph.D. Smart Industry
• Ph.D. Artificial Intelligence for Society
• Ph.D. Computer Science
• Ph.D. Classical Studies and Archaeology
• Ph.D. History
• Ph.D. Italian Studies
• Ph.D. Linguistic Studies and Foreign Literatures
• Ph.D. Clinical Physiopathology
• Ph.D. Clinical and Translational Sciences
• Ph.D. Science of Drug and Bioactive Substances
• Ph.D. Veterinary Sciences
• Ph.D. Biology
• Ph.D. Physics
• Ph.D. Political Sciences
• Ph.D. Agriculture, Food and Environment
• Ph.D. Business Administration and Management
• Ph.D. Legal Sciences

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Housing services.

The University of Pisa is not a campus-based university and instead has its buildings and departments spread throughout the city. In terms of accommodation, students usually find housing through the city's many estate agents or by checking out postings placed on notice boards in each of the University's departments. 

Students often share an apartment with other Italian or international students. The cost of renting a room is roughly 250.00/350.00 euros per month excluding the cost of utilities and the individual share of general expenses for the building's maintenance.

Library services

The University has various teaching and research buildings, museums and libraries spread throughout the city. Given that Pisa is a small city, it is quite easy to reach these facilities by bicycle.

The library system of the University of Pisa includes 15 libraries and the general archive of the University.

Medical services

Health care assistance is available to all European citizens (belonging to EU Member States and EEA States) who have the EHIC/TEAM card (European Health Insurance Card) or who enroll in the Italian National Health Service.

Sports facilities

The University of Pisa sporting facilities are among the best in the country and reflect the popularity and significance of sports in the university. This is evident in the wide range of both indoor and outdoor facilities available.

The University Sports Centre of Pisa (CUS) is a member of CONI (the Italia Olympic Committee) and offers a full programme of fitness classes including aerobics, gymnastics, yoga and pilates. The centre has modern facilities and is used by many students.

Pisa, Tuscany, Italy

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• 36 Short Courses
• 17 Online Courses
• 15 (Pre-)Masters
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PhD in Biorobotics

A three-year study and research program that aims to train high-skilled researchers and innovators. With more than 100 students enrolled (an average of 30 or more students per year), the PhD in BioRobotics is among the largest doctoral schools in robotics and biomedical engineering in the world. 

Check the call for application 24-25

BioRobotics is an emerging interdisciplinary field at the intersection of robotics, bioengineering and biomimetics. The PhD in BioRobotics is a three-year program that offers a stimulating multidisciplinary learning and research environment (see our Research Lines ). The program aims at training early-stage researchers in the design and development of radically new robots, machines, and systems, according to the principles of technological, environmental, social, ethical and economic sustainability. Such robotic technologies are bio-applied (e.g., for medical applications) and/or bio-inspired (aiming at significantly improving their capabilities). Doctoral research projects are carried on in very well equipped, state-of-the-art laboratories. Personal and team work are performed under the supervision of a committed faculty  in the framework of international collaborations.

During the three-years program, doctoral candidates must obtain:

• 20 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) by the attendance of internal courses as well as of external courses and summer school, and by project works
• 160 ECTS for the research activity

The PhD in BioRobotics guarantees a wide and multidisciplinary training offer on the scientific themes of robotics, biomedical engineering, bioengineering and biomimetics (see Courses ). At the end of the PhD Program, Doctors of Philosophy will possess solid scientific and engineering skills, the ability to conceive and carry out original research projects, and an autonomous entrepreneurship spirit.

Students are admitted to the program following a successful entrance examination (ranking criteria are set in the official call). Eligible applicants must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree or equivalent title. Master’s students may also apply, if they graduate within September 30th.

Scholarships and benefits

Students admitted to the PhD program are awarded a fully funded three-year Scholarship, renewed annually following a successful assessment. Additional benefits are free meals (about one per day) at the university canteen, a fund for a research stay abroad, a personal fund for research and learning, and, possibly, a yearly contribution for accommodation (for more information see current call and annexes).

Application and Tuition Fees

There are no application fees, as well as no tuition fees for the enrolment to the PhD in BioRobotics.

Post-degree employment

The employment rate reaches 100% in short after the degree. Job opportunities ranges from academia (with alumni now working at prestigious international universities such as Harvard University, Stanford University, Boston University, ETH Zurich, EPFL, University of Pittsburgh, University of Alabama, Khalifa University) to public and private research centres. Many of our PhD holders find jobs in high-tech industries and start-ups.

• Prof. Arianna Menciassi (Coordinator) Polo Sant'Anna Valdera, Viale Rinaldo Piaggio, 34 56025 - Pontedera (Pisa), Italy
• Information (Silvia dell'Oro) +39 050 883136 [email protected]

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