University of 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:

1. A diverse portfolio of study programmes – a multidisciplinary university offering a comprehensive range of constantly updated study programmes.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.