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Scuola Superiore Meridionale

Naples, Campania, Italy

Global Ranking

#2500

Acceptance Rate

10%

Tuition

Varies by program

About Scuola Superiore Meridionale

public · Specialist Institution

The Scuola Superiore Meridionale (SSM) is an elite Italian graduate and post-graduate school established in 2019, affiliated with the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II. Modelled after Italy's Scuole Superiori a ordinamento speciale, it offers highly competitive Ordinary Courses (parallel to undergraduate and master's programmes at Federico II) and PhD research programmes across humanities, law, social sciences, and STEM disciplines. All admitted students receive free room and board in SSM residences in central Naples, exemption from university fees, and an annual scholarship.

Global History

Governance

Law

Organizational Studies

Diversity and Inclusion

Archaeology

Mediterranean Studies

Italian and Romance Studies

Mathematics

Physics

Engineering

Chemistry

Biomedical Sciences

Molecular Sciences

Genomics

Institution profile

Short name: SSM
Founded: 2019
Ownership: public
Institution type: Specialist Institution
Selectivity: extremely selective
Research university: Yes
Global ranking: #2500
Visa support: Available

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Highly competitive

Only 10% are accepted

Scholarships available

Funding opportunities exist for international students

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 10%
Application deadlines: 2026-09-04

Academics

Total students: 300
Language: Italian, English
Degrees: Master, PhD

Cost & support

Tuition: Varies by program
Living cost est.: ~$577/mo
Scholarships: Available

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Tuition & living costs

Tuition: Varies by program

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Living cost estimate: ~$577/month

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Elite Italian specialist institution in Naples offering highly competitive Ordinary Courses and PhD programmes, with full scholarships for all admitted students.