Università di Padova : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

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About Università di Padova

The University of Padova was founded in 1222 and is one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities.

10 reasons for studying in Padua:

A diverse portfolio of study programmes - a multidisciplinary university offering a comprehensive range of constantly updated study programmes.
High-quality education - ranked among the first universities in Italy for the quality of its education, providing students with a solid cultural background and professional training. A qualification from the University of Padova means the achievement of an ambitious objective and a recognised education.
World-leading research university – best Italian university for the quality of research results (ANVUR). Among the best European universities for the number of the top 10% most frequently cited publications.
Quality support services - according to Almalaurea surveys, 9 over 10 students were satisfied with their academic career at the University of Padova and their student life.
One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe - established in 1222 by students and teachers with the aim to defend freedom of thought in study and teaching. The University has a glorious history and boasts among its scholars and professors Galileo Galilei – who taught in Padova from 1592 to 1610 – and Elena L. Cornaro-Piscopia - the first ever woman to receive an academic degree from a university in 1678.
An international community - more than 2.000 international students welcomed just in 2022 and a long tradition of international cooperation, participation in international networks of excellence as well as in research and education projects, welcoming students and scholars from all over the world.
Competitive tuition fees and incentives - the University offers competitive tuition fees in comparison to other top-ranked European universities, plus a vast array of scholarships for students with an excellent study record.
A univer-city - a unique learning environment in a university which is deeply connected to its city and urban pattern. Unipd students represent 30% of the city population.
A city, unlike any other - Padova, blends historical tradition, art and culture with flourishing business and service industries.
Strategic location - easy connections to main Italian and international cities allow you to travel for tourism or visiting home.

Over 60,000 students enrolled
Over 12,000 graduates every year
1 University Hospital
1 Veterinary Hospital
1 Experimental Farm
13 University museums
16 University canteens
1 School of Higher Education
29 libraries
2,200 Teaching Staff
2,300 Technical and Administrative Staff
Over 900 course units held in English

About Università di Padova

The University of Padova was founded in 1222 and is one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities.

10 reasons for studying in Padua:

A diverse portfolio of study programmes - a multidisciplinary university offering a comprehensive range of constantly updated study programmes.
High-quality education - ranked among the first universities in Italy for the quality of its education, providing students with a solid cultural background and professional training. A qualification from the University of Padova means the achievement of an ambitious objective and a recognised education.
World-leading research university – best Italian university for the quality of research results (ANVUR). Among the best European universities for the number of the top 10% most frequently cited publications.
Quality support services - according to Almalaurea surveys, 9 over 10 students were satisfied with their academic career at the University of Padova and their student life.
One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe - established in 1222 by students and teachers with the aim to defend freedom of thought in study and teaching. The University has a glorious history and boasts among its scholars and professors Galileo Galilei – who taught in Padova from 1592 to 1610 – and Elena L. Cornaro-Piscopia - the first ever woman to receive an academic degree from a university in 1678.
An international community - more than 2.000 international students welcomed just in 2022 and a long tradition of international cooperation, participation in international networks of excellence as well as in research and education projects, welcoming students and scholars from all over the world.
Competitive tuition fees and incentives - the University offers competitive tuition fees in comparison to other top-ranked European universities, plus a vast array of scholarships for students with an excellent study record.
A univer-city - a unique learning environment in a university which is deeply connected to its city and urban pattern. Unipd students represent 30% of the city population.
A city, unlike any other - Padova, blends historical tradition, art and culture with flourishing business and service industries.
Strategic location - easy connections to main Italian and international cities allow you to travel for tourism or visiting home.

Over 60,000 students enrolled
Over 12,000 graduates every year
1 University Hospital
1 Veterinary Hospital
1 Experimental Farm
13 University museums
16 University canteens
1 School of Higher Education
29 libraries
2,200 Teaching Staff
2,300 Technical and Administrative Staff
Over 900 course units held in English

Over 80 undergraduate degrees (Bachelor's or single-cycle) are available at the University of Padua.

The following are provided completely in English:

Animal Care

Information Engineering

Italian Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Medicine and Surgery (single-cycle, 6 years)

Psychological Science

Techniques and methods in Psychological Science

Biology of Human and Environmental Health

Earth and Climate Dynamics - new programme 2023/24

Entry requirements for Italian-taught Bachelor's degrees are usually assessed through a written test. For the English-taught degree programme in Medicine and Surgery, IMAT test is required.

LAUREA - BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Provides a solid background in general methods and content, as well as in specific professional skills.

Admission requirements: at least 12 years of prior education.
Leads to: Master's degree; 1st level lifelong learning course.
Duration: 3 years - 180 ECTS

LAUREA MAGISTRALE A CICLO UNICO (SINGLE-CYCLE DEGREE)
Ensures advanced training for regulated professions (e.g. medicine and surgery, veterinary medicine, pharmacology) and activities requiring a high level of specialisation.

Programmes in: Medicine and Surgery (available also in English), Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Techniques, Law, Building Engineering and Architecture, and Primary Teacher Education

Admission requirements: at least 12 years of prior education.
Leads to: PhD; specialisation school; postgraduate 2nd level lifelong learning course.
Duration: 5 or 6 years - 300 or 360 ECTS

TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Annual fees are less than €2700,00 and the payment is made in 3 instalments. Payment of university fees gives students access to all services offered by the University of Padova: www.unipd.it/en/tuition-fees-23-24

The following page summarizes all the possibilities students have to apply for a reduced fee: unipd.it

The University of Padua and other Institutions also offer a series of scholarships to support students, for example the Padua International Excellence Scholarship.

Awards for specific categories of students, e.g. students with special sport or academic achievements, are also available. For further information, please go to: www.unipd.it/en/awards

School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (5)

Animal Care

School of Engineering (5)

Information Engineering

School of Human and Social Sciences and Cultural Heritage (5)

Italian Medieval and Renaissance Studies

School of Psychology (5)

Psychological Science

Techniques and Methods in Psychological Science

School of Science (5)

Biology of Human and Environmental Health

Earth and Climate Dynamics

Over 90 postgraduate degrees are available at the University of Padua.

The following are completely held in English:

School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine

School of Economics and Political Sciences

Management for Sustainable Firms – new programme 2023/24
Accounting, Finance and Business Consulting – new programme 2023/24
Applied Economics – new programme 2023/24
European and Global Studies
Human rights and multi-level governance

School of Engineering

Chemical and Processes Engineering
Computer Engineering
Control Systems Engineering
Cybersecurity
Electronic Engineering
Energy Engineering
Environmental engineering
ICT for Internet and multimedia
Management Engineering - study track held in English of the Master’s degree in Ingegneria Gestionale
Materials Engineering
Mathematical Engineering
Water and Geological Risk Engineering

School of Human and Social Sciences and Cultural Heritage

Applied sciences to cultural heritage materials and sites - study track held in English of the Master's degree programme 'Scienze Archeologiche'
Communication Strategies - study track held in English of the Master's degree programme ''Strategie di Comunicazione'
English studies - study track held in English of the Master's degree programme 'Lingue e letterature europee e americane'
Local development
Mobility Studies (study track held in English of the Master's degree programme 'Scienze storiche')

School of Medicine

Medicine and Surgery (single-cycle - 6 years)
Medical biotechnologies
Pharmaceutical biotechnologies

School of Psychology

Clinical, social and intercultural psychology
Cognitive neuroscience and clinical neuropsychology
Developmental and Educational Psychology - study track held in English of the Master's degree programme 'Psicologia dello Sviluppo e dell'Educazione'

School of Science

Astrophysics and Cosmology
Computational Finance – new programme 2023/24
Computer science
Cybersecurity
Data science
Earth Dynamics - study track held in English of the Master's degree programme 'Geologia ambientale e dinamica della terra'
Geophysics for Natural Risks and Resources
Materials Science – new programme 2023/24
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Molecular Biology
Physics
Physics of Data
Sustainable chemistry and techonologies for circular economy
Environmental sustainability and education

LAUREA MAGISTRALE - MASTER'S DEGREE
Provides advanced training for highly specialised professions in specific fields.
Admission requirements: Bachelor's degree. Special requirements may apply (e.g. a minimum degree outcome)
Leads to: PhD; specialisation school; postgraduate 1st and 2nd level lifelong learning course.
Duration: 2 years - 120 ECTS

TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Annual fees are less than €2700,00 and the payment is made in 3 instalments.
A number of merit-based scholarships are available to international students: https://www.unipd.it/en/scholarships-international-students

Awards for specific categories of students, e.g. students with special sport or academic achievements, are also available. For further information, please go to: www.unipd.it/en/awards

School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (7)

Biotechnologies for Food Science

Food and Health

Forest Science

Global Forestry

Italian Food and Wine

Sustainable Agriculture

School of Economics and Political Sciences (7)

Accounting, Finance and Business Consulting

Applied Economics

European and Global Studies

Human Rights and Multi-Level Governance

Management for Sustainable Firms

Mobility Studies

School of Engineering (7)

Aerospace Engineering

Chemical and Process Engineering

Computer Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

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School of Human and Social Sciences and Cultural Heritage (7)

Applied Sciences to Cultural Heritage, Materials and Sites

Communications Strategies

English Studies

Local Development

School of Medicine (7)

Medical Biotechnologies

Medicine and Surgery

Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies

School of Psychology (7)

Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology

Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology

Developmental and Educational Psychology

School of Science (7)

Astrophysics and Cosmology

Complex and Data Driven Chemistry

Computational Finance

Computer Science

Cybersecurity

Data Science

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University information

HOW TO APPLY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PADUA

For information on application procedures for degree programmes held in English, please visit www.unipd.it/en/study-english

For information on application procedures for degree programmes held in Italian, please visit www.unipd.it/ en/study-italian

Course admission is generally divided as follows:
• Limited places: the number of places available is established each year either by the University itself, or on a national basis by Italy’s Ministry of University and Research (e.g. the single-cycle degree in Medicine and Surgery);
• Compulsory admission test: no limit on places. Applicants, however, need to take an admission test to see whether they have an appropriate academic background;
• Admission requirements: no limit on places.

Applicants, however, must have all of the compulsory course requirements. They may also be required to sit an admission test.

Please note that non-EU citizens residing outside Italy may apply for a programme only when it envisages a quota for them (contingente).

The application platform for international students is: https://apply.unipd.it

TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Annual fees are less than €2700,00 and the payment is made in 3 instalments. Payment of university fees gives students access to all services offered by the University of Padova:

The University of Padua, the Veneto Region and other Institutions also offer a series of scholarships to support students, for example the Padua International Excellence Scholarship.
Awards for specific categories of students, e.g. students with special sport or academic achievements, are also available. For further information, please go to: www.unipd.it/en/awards

General

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

80+

Bachelor

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

80+

Master

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

80+

PTE Academic

65+

International Baccalaureate

24+

GMAT

600+

GRE

300+

GPA

2+

SERVICES

OPPORTUNITIES

Total students

49,413

UG students

57%

PG students

43%

International students

4,103

UG students

30%

PG students

70%

Total faculty staff

2,898

Domestic staff

91%

Int'l staff

9%

Student life

THE CITY OF PADUA
Situated in the heart of north-eastern Italy, and less than 40 km from Venice, Padua is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, with over 3,000 years of history. This rich cultural heritage, appreciated every year by thousands of tourists, includes the Scrovegni Chapel - with its frescoes painted by Giotto, Prato della Valle - one of the biggest squares in Europe, the thirteenth century Palazzo della Ragione - the world’s largest hall without supporting columns, the world’s oldest university Botanical Garden - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a historical city centre, with picturesque squares, palaces and museums.
Padua offers an extended cycling path network and multiple bike sharing options with special discounts for students. Thanks also to its close ties with the University, Padua is a lively and dynamic city offering numerous events in the fields of art, music, theatre, cinema and sport throughout the year.

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Graduates from the University of Padua are global citizens that succeed in all professional fields and bring their expertise and dedication to excellence into the world. A degree from the University of Padua is recognised as a prestigious achievement in the labour market worldwide.

The University of Padua promotes, through the Career Service Office, training periods in companies, public or professional bodies. They are addressed to currently enrolled students (curricular internship), recent university graduates, who can apply within 12 months after earning their degree (extracurricular internship), and unemployed graduates (work placement/reintegration internship).
www.unipd.it/en/job-placement

The Alumni association is a community which connects graduates of different ages, sectors and places where everyone has the same consideration and is granted free access. Motivated by the founding values of the University, alumni are bearers of the Universa Universis Patavina Libertas motto all over the world.
www.unipd.it/en/alumni

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,700 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,700 EUR

Other Expenses

-

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.