The Academic Director is appointed by the Programme Committee for a term of three years. He or she performs all duties described under Art. 13 of the University Regulations.

The Programme Committee has appointed Prof. Roberta Raffaelli as Academic Director for 2023-26.

The Vice-Academic Director is Prof. Marco Ragazzi.

The Academic Director's delegate for Well-being and Personal Growth is Prof. Erica Santini.

The Doctoral Programme Committee has appointed Prof. Sandra Nortaro as Academic Director for 2026-29.