The University of Padua, driving Global Change since 1222
A BROAD RANGE OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSES
Padua offers a broad and comprehensive portfolio of programmes; interconnections among the different disciplines generate a vibrant and stimulating learning environment.
SUPERIOR EDUCATION
The University of Padua is a TOP 250 university in the world. It is also recognised as the best university in Italy for teaching quality (based on the 2018 evaluation of ANVUR, the Agency of the Italian Ministry of University and Research in charge of assessing university performance). It provides a solid academic background and excellent training, ensuring graduates can brilliantly succeed in their professions.
A LEADING INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR RESEARCH
The University of Padua is one of the most cited universities in the world. Academic staff develop ground-breaking research tackling global challenges and supporting the advancement of knowledge, science, and society. The University is recognised
as the best university in Italy for research quality.
SERVICE QUALITY
90% of students are highly satisfied with their academic career and student experience at the University of Padua (National Graduate Survey, Almalaurea 2024).
ONE OF EUROPE’S OLDEST AND MOST RENOWNED UNIVERSITIES
It was founded in1222 by students and lecturers in a bid to spread freedom of thought within study and teaching. Since then, students, researchers, and alumni have deeply contributed to the improvement of knowledge, science, and society.
AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
A large and vibrant international community of staff, students and alumni supports the University’s mission at global level. The University participates in leading international networks, and its research and teaching projects involve lecturers from all over the world.
Students can benefit from internationalised curricula and numerous study abroad opportunities.