VI edition / A.Y. 2020-2021

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10 monthsduration

300 hours courses taught in English

240 hoursItalian language classes (from A1 to B2)

310 applicationsaverage numbers of applicants per year

Prof. Sergio Cortesini - Dr. Federico Dalla Battista iph@cfs.unipi.itDepartment of Civilizations and Forms of KnowledgeUniversity of PisaVia Pasquale Paoli, 15 - 56126 Pisa - Italy www.iphpisa.it www.facebook.com/iphunipi

30 studentsmaximum number of accepted applicants

29countries represented

21 y/o average age

International Programmein HumanitiesThe IPH is a one-year programme taught exclusively in English which aims to prepare students by providing a solid multidisciplinary background in Humanities.

It is also the first year of our degrees in History; Cultural Heritage Studies; Studies in Performing Arts and Communication; Foreign Languages and Literature; Philosophy.

Our aim is to investigate the major challenges of life in the contemporary world by developing academic and professional expertises that are positively valued by employers, including critical thinking, analytical and organisational skills.

10 months – 2 termsFirst Term: September 2020 – January 2021Second Term: February 2021 – July 2021

60 ECTS credits/year48 credits courses taught in English (24 each term) 12 credits Italian language courses

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overvIewFeaturesClasses, field trips, language laboratories, access to University of Pisa facilities (canteen, libraries, sports centre)

Admission RequirementsHigh School Diploma (12 years of schooling required), good knowledge of English (minimum B2), strong motivation

Tuition feesIPH fees: € 3.000University tuition fees: vary between € 0 (for family incomes below € 23.500, and merit) and € 2,452 depending on the country of origin and academic merit

ScholarshipSeveral scholarships that cover University tuition fees are available Details will be provided at the time of application

DeadlinesMay 31st 2020 for both EU and non-EU citizens

courses• Classical Civilisations • Classical Archaeology • Medieval Art • Renaissance in Italy • Modern and Contemporary Art • Introduction to Philosophy • Aesthetics • Medieval History • Modern History• Italian Literature

• Italian Cinema • Italian Music• Linguistics• Foreign languages and literature (English, French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Roumanian, Russian)

Field TripsDuring the IPH students will join several educational tours throughout the most representative cultural and artistic heritage sites in Italy (Rome, Florence, Turin, etc.)

Italian LanguageStudents will experience a full immersion into Italian language and culture, which will allow them to follow the second and third year of their degree in Italian

Passionate about Humanities!The programme consists of expressly dedicated lectures held by highly qualified academics. You will benefit from small group teaching and interdisciplinary study based on a critical approach, which will provide you with knowledge and skills as a solid foundation for future studies.