Studying in Pisa: a university founded in 1343, 20 departments and DSU Toscana
The University of Pisa was officially founded in 1343 and at 31 December 2025 had 20 departments and 45,635 students enrolled in degree courses. Scholarships and housing go through DSU Toscana; the University offers canteens, libraries, learning-difficulty (DSA) support and services for students with disabilities, among others.
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A long history
The University says it was officially founded in 1343 by Pope Clement VI's bull "In Supremae Dignitatis", with probable origins in the 11th century. Other dates cited on the history page: the Palazzo della Sapienza in 1473, the Botanical Garden in 1543 (Cosimo I), Europe's first chair of Egyptology in 1826, the Calcolatrice Elettronica Pisana (CEP) in the 1960s.
In numbers
According to "L'Ateneo in cifre" (data at 31 December 2025) the University of Pisa has 20 departments, 78 first-level, 72 second-level and 10 single-cycle degree courses, 45,635 students enrolled in degree courses and 8,676 new enrolments.
Services and right to study
The Services section of the website lists DSU Toscana scholarships and housing, university canteens, libraries and study rooms, listening and counselling services, a DSA desk, USID for students with disabilities, health services, peer tutoring, career service and internships. The DSU scholarship can cover housing, meals, a contribution for extra costs and exemption from fees, and is reserved for those who do not already hold an academic degree of the same level; deadlines and income and merit requirements are on the DSU Toscana website. A student freephone number, 800018600, and the switchboard +39 050 221 2111 are available.
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Reviewed: 10/23/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-10-31
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