University of Padua

Benefits of studying at the University of Padua and facts about the institute:

• The University provides excellent programs in English, for which it has been awarded also in 2018 for best teaching.
• The University of Padua is in the top 3rd position in Italy for its overall excellence.
• It has an impressive global rank at 218th number, while as per QS stands at 242nd position.
• The University offers a plethora of courses for various higher education degrees in 3 languages including English, Spanish and Italian.
• As per the survey conducted in 2019, 90% had given the best feedback and are highly satisfied by their education, service, and career.
• The institute is Europe’s one of the oldest universities (2nd oldest) and 5th in globe surviving University.
• The University offers various types of financial assistance and scholarships for international students especially by giving them internships, part-time jobs opportunities.
• The institute has the best placement records and the notable alumni list is also too good.

The table shows the courses offered at the University of Padua in English and Italian Language:

The Eligibility criteria for the international applicants are

• The applicant must have completed high school with good grades(not mentioned about the minimum/cutoff marks).
• The applicant willing to apply for the master’s degree must have a graduate degree passed.
• When applying for a particular stream/subject/discipline, the presence of that subject or relevant studies is important.
• The applicant must be well versed in the English language(if applying for the same degree medium)otherwise for the Italian program proof of passing language proficiency is mandatory.
• The applicant must be able to pass the entrance test and interview conducted online as the admission procedure.

For error free online admission at the University of Padua for international students follow those below steps:

Step 1: Choose the program

Choosing the suitable degree option for applying as from the list of available undergraduate/graduate degrees. Meanwhile, also keep the pdf of all essential documents ready.

Step 2: Registration

Thus, for the registration at the University of Padua, click on apply.unipd.it by selecting become an applicant and then complete the further application form.

Step 3: Applying

While applying 3-degree programs can be chosen for the application. Also, the candidate gets the email of the code and after entering that code with prior documents pdf submission, the application procedure gets ended.

Step 4: Fees

Later, a nonrefundable application fee of Euro 30 needs to pay for further proceedings of the application. The application is being evaluated by the committee and a few days waiting period is there.

Step 5: Enrollment

After the positive response from their side via email notice, then have to enroll again by the Italian embassy for the permission and payment of tuition fees.

Step 6: Visa & permit

Finally, after the complete payment of the first installment/tuition fees for a particular session, the University of Padua sends an Invitation letter and visa application needs to begin.

Below is the list of documents mandatory for admission of international students:

• Application form
• Birth certificate
• Valid Passport
• Passing certificate
• Bank receipt
• HIV reports
• COVID-19 reports
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate
• Invitation letter
• Caste certificate
• Medical certificate
• HSC mark sheet
• SSC mark sheet
• Passport size photos
• ID proof

The following ranking is mentioned by the UniRank:

The classroom language and curriculum at the University of Padua is:

• The University of Padua offers various graduate and undergraduate courses in the English language due to a large number of international students enrolling. Thus, the curriculum and classroom language is prior the same for its English-taught programs.
• Also, the Padua University has the majority of its courses available in Italian for native students with Spanish-taught courses too.

The table shows the details of the admission dates as per the official for the international admission to the University of Padua:

The Padua University is accredited by the following groups:

• The University of Padua is accredited by the Ministry of Universities, Research, and Education of the Italian Government.
• The University is also part of the Coimbra Group and the European University Association.

The monthly expenses and cost of living are brief in the below table for Padua city:

Note: $1: Rs. 71 ( for calculation purpose )

The features of the hostel are elaborated below:

• The University of Padua has 10 halls of residence for accommodation with a capacity of 1400 students.
• But, accommodation is provided walking from the Padua campus(near the city center) or University buildings.
• While for the short stay or short duration courses guest houses are too owned by the university for its students(only from Oct to July).
• The major twist in getting a bed at the Padua campus accommodation is governed by a competition known as a student housing competition every year at the start of July.
• In concern about the facilities at the University residence or dormitories, well-furnished apartments and halls of residences are therewith sufficient students.
• The apartments are all studded with Free-Wifi, Gym, games, and sports area, and courts, study room, and Kitchen, Tv, laundry & parking, etc.
• Apart from the university having a multi partnership with private colleges for accommodation for its students, also international students' places are kept reserved and are university priority.
• The international student housing office of the University is there in which students can aim for support & assistance from their side.