University of Pisa - Departmente of Earth Sciences
University’s presentation
Research and education at Department of Earth Sciences cover most of the disciplinary lines in the Earth Sciences. Key topics include: processes of subduction and mountain building, geology of earthquakes, volcanic activity and risk prevention, climate change, evolution of glaciers, planetary geology and study of meteorites - a special attention is taken to the understanding of the impacts of these different aspects on societal life.
Researchers from the Department are involved in many national and international collaborations that are based on a strong network of departmental and university laboratories, and they benefit of public national (Italian Minister of University and Scientific Research), regional (i.e. Tuscany Region funds from the POR-FSE Program), and international funds (i.e. European Community research program), as well as funds from private national and foreign companies. Research activity benefits of the fundamental and enthusiastic support of Italian and International master and PhD students, who are actively involved in research and student assistanship.
Address
Via Santa Maria, 53, 56126 Pisa, Italia
Website
Social Network
Fields of Education
- Sciences and Technologies
Contact person for the incoming exchange students
Carolina Pagli
Do you have a Buddy system?
No
Academic calendar (link)
Number of students in the institution
The BA in Geological Sciences has ~40 students per year, the two Master's in Geological and Environmental Sciences has ~ 20 students per year, there are also ~5 Phd students per year
Proportion of international students
Only a few at undergraduate and graduate levels, but 10% at Phd level
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
We have many courses offered in English, at this link www.dst.unipi.it/courses-taught-in-english.html
Level required
- B1
Official certification
Official certification not asked
Other languages of instruction
Italian
Level required for the other languages
- B1
Official certification for the other languages
Official certification not asked
Catalogue of courses taught in English
Information about Online Courses & Distance Learning
Not offered
Linguistic support
We offer linguistic support to Erasmus students and it is free. www.cli.unipi.it/area-internazionale/erasmus/erasmus-incoming
Equivalence of university credits
1 Italian CFU = 1 ECTS
Additional fees
No
Services available on the campus
There is a canteen and various student dorms
Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD
Contact: usid@adm.unipi.it
webpage: www.unipi.it/index.php/facilities/item/2312-special-needs
On-campus accommodation solutions?
No