Value proposition

Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati

SISSA (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) is a university institution and a scientific center of excellence within the national and international academic scene. Founded in 1978, SISSA is distinguished for its high-quality PhD education in three main areas: Physics, Mathematics and Neuroscience.

The School's main mission is to promote the development of culture, the advancement of scientific knowledge and the preparation of young Italians and foreigners for scientific research and university teaching. SISSA fosters a dynamic and informal working environment, where freedom in choosing one's educational path and close interaction with faculty are fundamental, giving student access to highly qualified mentoring to develop original and significant projects.

The ability to attract talent from abroad and the numerous international scientific collaborations make the School a laboratory of academic innovation with plenty of opportunities for global networking. The quality level of the research is confirmed by the fact that within the competitive field of European funding schemes SISSA holds the top position among Italian scientific institutes in terms of research grants obtained in relation to the number of researchers and professors. Such leadership should also be seen in terms of SISSA's ability to obtain funding, both from the private and public sectors.

SISSA is guided by core values such as integrity, responsibility, transparency and inclusion. These principles shape our approach to education and research, contributing to a stimulating, open and collaborative academic environment.

Astrophysics, Cognitive Neuroscience, Condensed Matter Theory, Elementary Particle Theory, Functional Analysis and Applications, Mathematical Physics, Neurobiology, and Statistical and Biological Physics