International School for Advanced Studies: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #932 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #350 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #36 of 88 | In Italy |
| #3 of 3 | In Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| #2 of 2 | In Trieste |
| #22 of 1,004 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top50% | For 25 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 13%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- idp.sissa.it
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 13% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Laurea or equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | November to October |
We've calculated the 13% acceptance rate for International School for Advanced Studies based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
International School for Advanced Studies is a world-class research university with 12,431 scientific papers published and 577,733 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Quantum and Particle physics, Theoretical Physics, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Condensed Matter Physics, Engineering, and Psychology.
International School for Advanced Studies majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 142 | 1569 |
| 1992 | 155 | 1718 |
| 1993 | 192 | 2114 |
| 1994 | 192 | 2296 |
| 1995 | 177 | 2514 |
| 1996 | 202 | 2738 |
| 1997 | 265 | 3235 |
| 1998 | 293 | 3618 |
| 1999 | 327 | 4638 |
| 2000 | 361 | 5420 |
| 2001 | 365 | 7200 |
| 2002 | 354 | 8946 |
| 2003 | 387 | 10489 |
| 2004 | 357 | 11861 |
| 2005 | 391 | 12858 |
| 2006 | 446 | 14859 |
| 2007 | 387 | 16509 |
| 2008 | 414 | 17431 |
| 2009 | 475 | 19947 |
| 2010 | 484 | 21948 |
| 2011 | 519 | 24997 |
| 2012 | 504 | 27058 |
| 2013 | 618 | 29698 |
| 2014 | 594 | 36194 |
| 2015 | 607 | 41363 |
| 2016 | 669 | 43044 |
| 2017 | 644 | 46478 |
| 2018 | 641 | 54336 |
| 2019 | 729 | 55494 |
| 2020 | 739 | 63491 |
| 2021 | 652 | 59411 |
Tuition
The tuition table for International School for Advanced Studies gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (EUR) |
|---|---|
| PhD in Mathematics | € 4,000 per year |
| PhD in Neuroscience | € 4,000 per year |
| PhD in Computer Science | € 4,000 per year |
| PhD in Science and Technology of Matter | € 4,000 per year |
| Master in High Performance Computing | € 8,000 per year |
| Master in Complex Systems Science | € 8,000 per year |
| Master in Data Science | € 8,000 per year |
| Master in Cognitive Science | € 8,000 per year |
Currency: Euro (EUR)
The International School for Advanced Studies has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Master Universitario di 1° Livello | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Neurosciences, Physics |
|---|---|
| Dottorato di Ricerca | Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Cognitive Sciences, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Physics, Statistics |
Notable alumni
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Gian Francesco Giudice
- Occupations
- physicist
- Biography
-
Gian Francesco Giudice is an Italian theoretical physicist working at CERN in particle physics and cosmology.
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Yasaman Farzan
- Occupations
- mathematicianphysicistuniversity teacher
- Biography
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Yasaman Farzan is an Iranian researcher. She is a faculty member of Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences.
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Luciano Rezzolla
- Enrolled in the International School for Advanced Studies
- In 1997 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in astrophysics
- Occupations
- astrophysicistresearcher
- Biography
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Luciano Rezzolla is an Italian professor of relativistic astrophysics and numerical relativity at the Goethe University Frankfurt. His main field of study is the physics and astrophysics of compact objects such as black holes and neutron stars. It was announced in 2019 that he had been appointed honorary Andrews Professor of Astronomy at Trinity College Dublin (TCD).
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Rita Sambruna
- Born in
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Italy - Occupations
- academicastrophysicist
- Biography
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Rita M. Sambruna Commander OMRI FRAS is an Italian-American astrophysicist and is the Deputy Director of the Astrophysics Science Division at National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center. From September 2022 to May 2023, she was the Acting Deputy Director of the Science Exploration Directorate at Goddard. Rita held the Clare Boothe Luce Professorship in Physics and Astronomy at George Mason University in 2000-2005.
International School for Advanced Studies faculties and divisions
| Unit : Astrophysics | Astronomy and Space Science |
|---|---|
| Unit : Cognitive Neurosciences | Neurosciences |
| Unit : Functional Analysis and Applications | Physics |
| Unit : Neurobiology | Biophysics |
| Unit : Theory of Condensed Matter | Physics |
| Unit : Theory of Elementary Particles | Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | SISSA Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, University and Research |
| Motto | ...ma per seguir virtute e canoscenza ...but to follow virtue and knowledge |
Location and contacts
| Address | via Bonomea, 265 Trieste, 34136 Italy |
|---|---|
| City population | 204,000 |