University of Pandova

Choose your degree programme and carefully check its entry requirements. You can find the list of available programmes here .

Prepare all required documents (in PDF format), such as your academic transcript, language certificate, motivation letter, etc. You can check the specific documents for each programme here .

Register on apply.unipd.it by clicking on “Become an applicant” and filling in the form. You will receive an applicant code by email, which you will use to sign in and complete your application.

Upload all the required documents and submit your application. You will also have to pay an application fee of €30.

Wait for the evaluation feedback, which will be sent to you by email. If you are admitted, you will receive an acceptance letter and further instructions on how to enrol.

Acceptance Rate: 

According to one source ¹ , the acceptance rate of University of Padova is 40% . This means that out of every 100 applicants, 40 are admitted. However, this rate may vary depending on the degree programme, the admission requirements, and the number of available places. You can check the admission results of the English-taught degree programmes here .  

The tuition fee for international students at University of Padova depends on your citizenship, country of residence, and degree programme. According to the official website1, the fee structure for students enrolled starting from the academic year 2023/24 is as follows:

EU and equated citizens and non-EU citizens with family unit legally residing in Italy: € 2,642.00 for Group A (Humanistic), € 2,739.00 for Group B (Scientific), and € 3,075.00 for Group E (Primary teacher education).  
Non-EU citizens residing abroad: € 2,642.00 for Group A, € 2,739.00 for Group B, and € 3,075.00 for Group E.  
Non-EU citizens residing abroad (developing countries): € 1,014.00 for Group A, € 1,046.00 for Group B, and € 1,158.00 for Group E.  
You can check the list of degree programmes and their corresponding groups here. You can also find information about fee waivers, scholarships, and other funding opportunities here. I hope this answers your question. 😊

You can pay the tuition fee at University of Padova using PagoPA, a payment method that guarantees safe and reliable electronic payments towards the public administration¹. You can choose among several payment channels (online current account, app mobile, ATMs, bank tellers, tobacco shops, etc.) and payment methods (credit, debit, prepaid cards, etc.)¹. You can also choose the bank through which you wish to pay¹.

To use PagoPA, you need to download the payment notice from Uniweb (“Contribuzione”) and follow the instructions on the screen¹. You will receive immediate confirmation of the payment, and bank fees are displayed since the beginning¹. You can find more information and a FAQ section about PagoPA on the official website¹. I hope this helps.

Yes, you can pay the tuition fee in installments at University of Padova. According to the official website¹, the payment is made in three installments:

• The first installment is €189 for first-year students of any degree programme and €569 for students already enrolled in the a.y. 2023/24 and 16 euros for students already eligible for scholarships or with specific disabilities².
• The second installment is calculated based on your income and merit, and must be paid by March 31, 2024¹.
• The third installment is the balance of the total amount due, and must be paid by May 31, 2024

According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings¹, the University of Padova has a 7% percentage of international students out of its total student population of about 72,000². This means that there are approximately 5,040 international students studying at the University of Padova. However, this number may not include exchange students, such as those from the Erasmus programme, who are not enrolled in full-time degree programmes³

IELTS is required for admission to the University of Padova, especially if you want to enrol in a degree programme taught in English. The minimum score required depends on the level of English proficiency required by your chosen programme, which can be B1, B2, or C1¹. You can find the list of accepted IELTS scores and other language certificates here. You can also find information about IELTS preparation courses and exam dates offered by the University of Padova Language Centre  

The minimum IELTS score required for admission to University of Padova depends on the degree programme and the level of English proficiency required. According to the official website¹, the minimum scores are as follows:

• B1 level: IELTS 5.0
• B2 level: IELTS 6.0
• C1 level: IELTS 6.5

However, some degree programmes may have higher or lower requirements, so you should always check the specific entry requirements for your chosen programme here. You can also find information about IELTS preparation courses and exam dates offered by the University of Padova Language Centre here and here.

For more information, you can visit the official website of the University of Padova or contact the Global Engagement Office at global.engagement@unipd.it. Good luck with your application! 😊