 
 
 Established in 1978, Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (International School for Advanced Studies) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Trieste (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Friuli Venezia Giulia. Officially recognized by the Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca (Ministry of University and Research), Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational Italian higher education institution. Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 47-year-old Italian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Italian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SISSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (English) | International School for Advanced Studies | 
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| Name | Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati | 
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| Acronym | SISSA | 
| Founded | 1978 | 
| Motto | ...ma per seguir virtute e canoscenza ...but to follow virtue and knowledge | 
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| Address | Via Bonomea, 265 Trieste 34136 Friuli Venezia Giulia Italy | 
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|  | Location Map and Satellite View | 
|   | 040 3787 1 | 
|   | 040 3787 249 | 
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 Institutional Recognition or Accreditation
 Institutional Recognition or AccreditationInternational School for Advanced Studies is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1978
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of International School for Advanced Studies is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify International School for Advanced Studies's academic range and degree level offering.
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| PreBach degrees | Bachelor degrees | Master degrees | Doctoral degrees | |
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of International School for Advanced Studies categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at International School for Advanced Studies.
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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| Local students | 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) | 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) | 
| International students | 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) | 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) | 
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 Gender Admission
 Gender Admission International School for Advanced Studies is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.
 Admission Selection
 Admission Selection International School for Advanced Studies has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
 Admission Rate
 Admission Rate International School for Advanced Studies's acceptance rate ranges from 0 to 9%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.
 Minority Serving
 Minority Serving This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
 Admission Requirements
 Admission Requirements Not reported
 International Students
 International Students Yes
     
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 Student Enrollment
 Student Enrollment International School for Advanced Studies has a student enrollment ranging from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.
 Academic Staff
 Academic Staff International School for Advanced Studies's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.
 Control Type
 Control Type International School for Advanced Studies is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.
 Entity Type
 Entity Type International School for Advanced Studies is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.
 Campus Setting
 Campus Setting International School for Advanced Studies's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.
 Academic Calendar
 Academic Calendar International School for Advanced Studies adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.
 Disabled Students %
 Disabled Students % Not reported
 Religious Affiliation
 Religious Affiliation None.
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 Sport Facilities/Activities
 Sport Facilities/Activities Yes
      
 Institutional Hospital
 Institutional Hospital Not reported
 Financial Aid
 Financial Aid Yes
      
 Study Abroad
 Study Abroad Yes
      
 Distance Learning
 Distance Learning Not reported
     
 Academic Counseling
 Academic Counseling Yes
 Career Services
 Career Services Yes
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 Open Education Global
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