IUSS Pavia

IUSS Pavia (Istituto Universitario di Studi Superiori di Pavia) is a prestigious public institution of advanced studies and research located in Pavia, Italy. Founded in 1997, it operates alongside the historic University of Pavia, offering highly selective, interdisciplinary programs that complement traditional university degrees. IUSS focuses on academic excellence, small-cohort education, and research-driven training across the humanities, social sciences, life sciences, and science and technology, attracting outstanding students and scholars from Italy and abroad.