At the Pisa unit of the INFN (National Institute for Nuclear Physics) we study elementary particles and their interactions. Research focuses on theoretical physics, physics of fundamental interactions and development of detector technologies. The experimental groups participate to experiments at the major accelerators and to astroparticle experiments.

At the Physics Department of the University of Pisa research focuses on theoretical physics, solid state and structure of matter, physics of fundamental interactions, astronomy, astrophysics and applied physics.

Studying physics in Pisa offers a broad range of opportunities for specialization. Physics education is organized in a bachelor (3 years) and master (2 years) structure. The PhD school "G. Galilei" is part of the national excellence post-graduate studies program. The Scuola Normale Superiore also offers a post-graduate program.