Organisational Acts of the University of Pisa
The organisational structure of the University, adopted following the complex reform process introduced by Law No. 240 of 30 December 2010, is organised as follows in order to pursue its institutional objectives:
  • 20 Departments: structures responsible for pursuing the institutional objectives of teaching, research and the third mission;
  • 8 University Centres: structures with their own resources as well as managerial and administrative autonomy, with the aim of promoting, coordinating and developing research and/or training activities, or for the management or provision of particularly complex services of general interest that permanently affect the University;
  • 2 Interdepartmental Schools: structures responsible for ensuring coordination between multiple departments, with functions of coordination and rationalisation of teaching activities as well as management of common services;
  • 3 Systems: – the University Museum System (SMA) is a unified and coordinated system of museum facilities responsible for the development, management and promotion of the University’s museum heritage and collections; – the University Library System (SBA) is a unified and coordinated system of library and document structures of the University, responsible for the development, management, use, promotion and conservation of the bibliographic and documentary heritage; – the University IT System (SIA) is a unified and coordinated system of IT facilities responsible for the organisation, management and development of the University’s IT services.
The University’s organisational structure is completed by the Central Administration, which is divided into 10 departments responsible for technical and administrative services and the management of general services supporting teaching, research and the third mission.

This section contains the University’s organisational charts, which are useful tools for visualising the hierarchical and functional relationships between the various organisational units and the staff.
The organisational charts provide a concise representation of the organisational structure, facilitating understanding of the reporting relationships, responsibilities and internal structure of the University.

Frequently asked questions

This section contains answers to frequently asked questions about the University’s organisational documents and procedures/processes, divided into sections. The FAQs – which are constantly being updated – are a useful tool for quickly finding your way around, clarifying recurring doubts and obtaining essential information in a simple and immediate way. Consulting this section can facilitate access to services and simplify interaction with university structures.