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SISSA – International School for Advanced Studies
Public university in Trieste
Trieste, Italy Public
12 programmes
Est. 1978
About SISSA – International School for Advanced Studies
SISSA – International School for Advanced Studies is a public university in Trieste, Italy. It offers 12 English-taught programmes for international students (PhD). Browse the programmes below for admission criteria, deadlines, tuition fees and scholarships for the 2027/28 intake.
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Is SISSA – International School for Advanced Studies a public or private university?
SISSA – International School for Advanced Studies is a public university located in Trieste, Italy, founded in 1978.
How many English-taught programmes does SISSA – International School for Advanced Studies offer?
SISSA – International School for Advanced Studies lists 12 English-taught programmes in our directory: 12 PhD. Open the Programmes tab to search them by name or level.
When do programmes at SISSA – International School for Advanced Studies start?
Most programmes start in: Autumn intake / exact start set by annual doctoral calendar. Each programme page shows its own intake and application deadlines.
What is the cost of living in Trieste for students?
Official SISSA housing reference: shared flats commonly cost about €300–€450 per student/month; rooms can start around €250/month and studios/small apartments around €450/month, utilities excluded.
What are the tuition fees at SISSA – International School for Advanced Studies?
Tuition depends on the programme and the academic year. The Fees & Scholarships tab lists the tuition and scholarship information for every programme; always confirm the 2027/28 amount on the official programme page.
How can Indian students apply to SISSA – International School for Advanced Studies?
Each programme page explains its admission criteria and step-by-step application, including pre-enrolment and the student visa. KALINGAEURO counsellors can check your eligibility and guide you through the process for free.
Programmes at SISSA – International School for Advanced Studies
Astroparticle and Gravitational Physics
PhD
Physics 4 years
Astrophysics and Cosmology
PhD
Physics 4 years
Cognitive Neuroscience
PhD
Neuroscience 4 years
Functional and Structural Genomics
PhD
Genomics 4 years
Geometry and Mathematical Physics
PhD
Mathematics 4 years
Mathematical Analysis, Modelling, and Applications
PhD
Mathematics 4 years
Molecular and Statistical Biophysics
PhD
Biophysics 4 years
Neurobiology
PhD
Neuroscience 4 years
Statistical Physics
PhD
Physics 4 years
Theoretical and Scientific Data Science
PhD
Data Science 4 years
Theoretical Particle Physics
PhD
Physics 4 years
Theory and Numerical Simulation of Condensed Matter
PhD
Physics 4 years
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Application deadlines by programme
Requirements and deadlines differ by programme. Open a programme for full admission criteria and step-by-step application guidance.
| Programme | Level | Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| Astroparticle and Gravitational Physics | PhD | 2026/27 official application deadline shown for this programme: 23 February 2026. 2027/28 deadline not yet published; recheck the official SISSA PhD admission p… |
| Astrophysics and Cosmology | PhD | 2026/27 official application deadline shown for this programme: 13 March 2026. 2027/28 deadline not yet published; recheck the official SISSA PhD admission page… |
| Cognitive Neuroscience | PhD | 2026/27 official application deadline shown for this programme: 20 August 2026 (second session). 2027/28 deadline not yet published; recheck the official SISSA… |
| Functional and Structural Genomics | PhD | 2026/27 official application deadline shown for this programme: 21 August 2026 (second session). 2027/28 deadline not yet published; recheck the official SISSA… |
| Geometry and Mathematical Physics | PhD | 2026/27 official application deadline shown for this programme: 19 January 2026. 2027/28 deadline not yet published; recheck the official SISSA PhD admission pa… |
| Mathematical Analysis, Modelling, and Applications | PhD | 2026/27 official application deadline shown for this programme: 27 August 2026 (second session). 2027/28 deadline not yet published; recheck the official SISSA… |
| Molecular and Statistical Biophysics | PhD | 2026/27 official application deadline shown for this programme: 11 May 2026. 2027/28 deadline not yet published; recheck the official SISSA PhD admission page. |
| Neurobiology | PhD | 2026/27 official application deadline shown for this programme: 18 August 2026 (second session). 2027/28 deadline not yet published; recheck the official SISSA… |
| Statistical Physics | PhD | 2026/27 official application deadline shown for this programme: 2 March 2026. 2027/28 deadline not yet published; recheck the official SISSA PhD admission page. |
| Theoretical and Scientific Data Science | PhD | 2026/27 official application deadline shown for this programme: 27 February 2026. 2027/28 deadline not yet published; recheck the official SISSA PhD admission p… |
| Theoretical Particle Physics | PhD | 2026/27 official application deadline shown for this programme: 6 March 2026. 2027/28 deadline not yet published; recheck the official SISSA PhD admission page. |
| Theory and Numerical Simulation of Condensed Matter | PhD | 2026/27 official application deadline shown for this programme: 27 February 2026. 2027/28 deadline not yet published; recheck the official SISSA PhD admission p… |
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Cost of living in Trieste
Official SISSA housing reference: shared flats commonly cost about €300–€450 per student/month; rooms can start around €250/month and studios/small apartments around €450/month, utilities excluded.
Tuition & scholarships by programme
| Programme | Tuition fees | Scholarships |
|---|---|---|
| Astroparticle and Gravitational Physics PhD |
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regula… | 5 SISSA fellowships listed, with additional project-funded opportunities in the 2026/27 call. SISSA PhD admission is fel… |
| Astrophysics and Cosmology PhD |
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regula… | 5 SISSA fellowships listed for 2026/27. SISSA PhD admission is fellowship-based. The 2026/27 call lists funded fellowshi… |
| Cognitive Neuroscience PhD |
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regula… | 6 SISSA fellowships originally listed; the call notes remaining positions for the second session. SISSA PhD admission is… |
| Functional and Structural Genomics PhD |
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regula… | 5 SISSA fellowships originally listed; the call notes remaining positions for the second session. SISSA PhD admission is… |
| Geometry and Mathematical Physics PhD |
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regula… | 8 SISSA fellowships listed for 2026/27. SISSA PhD admission is fellowship-based. The 2026/27 call lists funded fellowshi… |
| Mathematical Analysis, Modelling, and Applications PhD |
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regula… | 2026/27 call lists SISSA and FSE+ fellowships; check the live call for remaining positions. SISSA PhD admission is fello… |
| Molecular and Statistical Biophysics PhD |
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regula… | 3 SISSA fellowships listed, plus project-funded opportunities where indicated. SISSA PhD admission is fellowship-based… |
| Neurobiology PhD |
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regula… | SISSA and FSE+ fellowships listed; check the official call for remaining positions. SISSA PhD admission is fellowship-ba… |
| Statistical Physics PhD |
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regula… | 5 SISSA fellowships listed for 2026/27. SISSA PhD admission is fellowship-based. The 2026/27 call lists funded fellowshi… |
| Theoretical and Scientific Data Science PhD |
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regula… | 5 FSE+ fellowships listed for 2026/27. SISSA PhD admission is fellowship-based. The 2026/27 call lists funded fellowship… |
| Theoretical Particle Physics PhD |
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regula… | 6 SISSA fellowships listed for 2026/27. SISSA PhD admission is fellowship-based. The 2026/27 call lists funded fellowshi… |
| Theory and Numerical Simulation of Condensed Matter PhD |
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regula… | 7 SISSA fellowships plus 1 FSE+ fellowship listed for 2026/27. SISSA PhD admission is fellowship-based. The 2026/27 call… |
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