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Universitŕ di Pisa (UNIPI)

Universitŕ degli Studi di Pisa, Lungarno Pacinotti 43/44, 56100 Pisa, Italy
3.81 / 5 based on 120 reviews.

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87% of students recommend
120 reviews
Housing
3.2/5
 All experiences (120)
Student life
4.3/5
 5 stars (24)
Academic
3.7/5
 4 stars (42)
Languages
4.4/5
 3 stars (54)
Expenses
3.0/5
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Overall
4.5/5
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“Travel and party a lot, don't bother too much with studying. The profs are nice and if they see that you were preparing and your not stupid you'll pass.” Read Review
plauta, Hungary

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HOUSING    
by celiamoore, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? It enables you to live with other students of your age and gives you some independence
Personal comments:
There was no accomadation provided by the university, we were provided with a list with some addresses and numbers which we had to contact ourselves but there was quite a good selection and the landlords/ladies were reputable and helpful
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Louis, Illinois Institute of Technology VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL, United States
Education, Doctoral work
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
There are too many wonderful retaurants in Italy to list! I love the arts, so I love to see opera at La Scala, and Torre di Lago Puccini in the summer. Jazz for most of the summer at Siena Jazz. Orchestral music and opera at Spoletto. Art...EVERYWHERE! I love Italy!
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ACADEMIC    
by celiamoore, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
Courses are generally very flexible, best to speak to the lecturer first and ask if you can do the course also ask if you can study a reduced syllabus



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
Perhaps more help on choosing courses at the beginning

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by Enrique, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Economics, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: Italian
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
Italians are really helpful when you try to learn their language, they are polite, kind and nice about correcting you and they appreciate any effort done. Do not mingle only with foreigners or you will miss an incredible opportunity to learn.
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EXPENSES    
by Réka, Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem, Budapest, Hungary
Law, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits:
Food is cheap if you do a bit of cooking for yourself.
Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Food: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
U can use credit card in most places (shops, restaurants) but u must have cash too (bars, parties). U can check to have an Italian account if is not so hard to get with your nationality coz to get money from the ATMs can be expensive.
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OVERALL    
by celiamoore, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
As long as you are open to learning and discovering new things then there is not much you need find out before going.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Whilst Pisa itself is relatively small the unversity has something like 40, 000 students which is an ideal combination because the city is small enough to find your way around in but there are enough people to meet of your own age



FINAL COMMENTS

Pisa is a very good base for visiting the rest of Italy. Trains are cheap - especially if you buy a student discount card - so take advantage of it. On a more practical side, be prepared to wait for hours to join a bank, visit the doctor or speak to a lecturer in the first weeks.
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