College life

In addition to the reimbursement of university fees and a small monthly contribution for personal expenses, SNS students in Pisa benefit from free accommodation at one of the Colleges of the Normale and free board at the canteen, for the entire duration o

The sites: nine historical palazzi in Pisa and one in Florence, in the heart of the two cities, host the teaching, research and administrative activities of the Scuola Normale Superiore. In addition there is the Palazzone di Cortona (Arezzo), an annexed

The Normale welcomes international students, researchers and lecturers interested in visiting, and provides them with the necessary support so that it can be a constructive and stimulating experience, as well as an opportunity for exchange and growth for

Students have the opportunity to engage in paid collaborations regarding the activities that take place within the SNS, with the exception of those relating to teaching and  exams, as well as those related to administrative responsibility.

Le allieve e gli allievi PhD della Scuola Normale possono svolgere attività di didattica integrativa a favore di allieve e allievi ordinari di primo e secondo livello, entro il limite di quaranta ore per ciascun anno accademico. 

Since 2004, the Scuola Normale Superiore has availed itself of psychological support services by means of agreements and direct assignments for specialist services for the psychophysical well-being of its students.

The Normale offers administrative support to the Director's Representative for the activities pertaining to disability and equal opportunity

Every year students can make use of a fund dedicated to self-managed cultural and recreational activities that enrich their collegiate and community experience, adding the latter to their educational experience.