 As part of the Pisa University System, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies is small and elite, specialised only in applied sciences.The Academic Ranking of World Universities puts it, together with Scuola Normale Superiore, at the 1st place in Italy (National Rank # 1) and within the best 30 universities in Europe.In 2016 Times Higher Education World University Rankings the 150 Under 50 Rankings 2016, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies is ranked #10 in the world.