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UNIVERSITY OF PADUA

Founded in

1222

World Ranking 

# 148

Italian Ranking 

# 4

Via VIII Febbraio, 2, 35122 Padova PD
65,000

University of Padua is located in the city of Padua in northern Italy. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, founded in 1222. The university has a large and diverse student body, with over 60,000 students from over 100 countries

For international students, the University of Padua offers a number of advantages, including:​

Affordability:

Tuition fees at the University of Padua are relatively low for both domestic and international students. For international students, tuition fees range from €900 to €1,800 per year, depending on the program of study. In addition to tuition fees, students must also pay a registration fee, which is approximately €160 per year.

Quality education:

The University of Padua is a highly ranked university, both in Italy and internationally. It is ranked among the top 10 universities in Italy by the QS World University Rankings, and among the top 500 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Diversity:

The University of Padua has a large and diverse international student body. Over 20% of the student body is from outside of Italy, representing over 80 different countries. This diversity provides students with the opportunity to learn about different cultures and perspectives

Support:

The University of Padua, nestled in Padua's UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts the iconic Palazzo Bo as the oldest university building globally. It's esteemed for its robust research environment, providing students with access to leading scholars. Padua offers a vibrant student life with diverse cultural and recreational activities, complemented by numerous clubs catering to varied interests.

Language of teaching ( English )

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Bachelor Degree

The Bachelor's degree at the University of Padua is a three-year program that leads to a Laurea degree. The program is designed to provide students with a broad foundation in their chosen field of study. Students must complete a minimum of 180 credits, which are earned through a combination of coursework, exams, and research.

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Master Degree

The University of Padua offers a wide range of master's programs in a variety of fields. Master's programs typically last for one or two years 

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PHD Degree

The Ph.D. program at the University of Padua typically takes three to four years to complete. The first year is devoted to coursework and research training. The second and third years are devoted to full-time research, culminating in the submission of a dissertation.

Bachelor Degree
Year
Admission Test
Medicine and Surgery
6
Yes
Biology of Human and Environmental Health
3
Yes
Information Engineering
3
Yes
Psychological Science
3
Yes
Techniques and methods in Psychological Science
3
Yes
Animal Care
3
Yes
Master Degree
Year
Admission Test
Techniques and Methods in Psychological Science
2
Yes
Astrophysics and Cosmology
2
No
Biotechnologies for food science
2
No
Chemical and process engineering
2
No
Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology
2
Yes
Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology
2
Yes
Tecniche, Patrimonio, Territori dell'Industria
2
Yes
Computer Engineering
2
No
Computer Science
2
No
Control Systems Engineering
2
No
Cybersecurity
2
No
Data Science
2
No
Developmental and Educational Psychology
2
No
Earth Dynamics
2
No
Electronic Engineering
2
No
Energy Engineering
2
No
English Studies
2
No
Environmental Engineering
2
No
Environmental Sustainability and Education
2
No
European and Global studies
2
No
Food and Health
2
No
Forest Science
2
No
Geophysics for Natural Risks and Resources
2
No
Human rights and multi-level governance
2
No
ICT for Internet and multimedia
2
No
Italian Food and Wine
2
No
Local Development
2
No
Management Engineering
2
No
Marine Biology
2
No
Materials Engineering
2
No
Mathematical Engineering - Study track 'Financial Engineering'
2
No
Mathematical Engineering - Study track 'Mathematical Modelling for Engineering and Science'
2
No
Mathematics
2
No
Medical Biotechnologies
2
Yes
Mobility studies
2
No
Molecular Biology
2
No
Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies
2
Yes
Physics
2
No
Physics of Data
2
No
Sustainable Agriculture
2
No
Sustainable Chemistry and Technologies for Circular Economy
2
No
Water and Geological Risk Engineering
2
No
Applied sciences to cultural heritage, materials and sites
2
No
PHD degree
Year
Interview
Fusion Science and Engineering
3
Yes
Geosciences
3
Yes
Industrial Engineering
3
Yes
Information Engineering
3
Yes
Management Engineering and Real Estate Economics
3
Yes
Mathematical Sciences
3
Yes
Mechatronics and Product Innovation Engineering
3
Yes
Molecular Sciences (Curr: Molecular Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences)
3
Yes
Physics
3
Yes
Science & Engineering of Materials and Nanostructures
3
Yes
Sciences of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering
3
Yes
Sciences, Technologies and Measurements for Space
3
Yes
Statistical Science
3
Yes
Animal and Food Science
3
Yes
Biosciences
3
Yes
Crop Science
3
Yes
Psychological Sciences
3
Yes
Arterial Hypertension and Vascular Biology
3
Yes
Biomedical Sciences
3
Yes
Clinical and Experimental Oncology and Immunology
3
Yes
Molecular Medicine
3
Yes
Neuroscience
3
Yes
Veterinary Science and Food Safety
3
Yes
Economics and Management (Curr: Management, Economics)
3
Yes
some English units
3
Yes
Human Rights, Society, and Multi-level Governance - English
3
Yes
Brain, Mind and Computer Science
3
Yes
Land, Environment, Resources and Health
3
Yes
Social Sciences
3
Yes
Astronomy
3
Yes

Accommodations for Students at the University of Padua, Italy, under the Italian Government Scholarship

Our university offers exclusive residential options for students enrolled at the University of Padua as part of the Italian Government Scholarship program.

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Students are selected based on a prioritized application process and academic merit. The selection process is highly competitive and differentiates applicants based on their academic achievements.

Collegio F.lli Cairoli
Collegio Gerolamo Cardano
Collegio Castiglioni
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