University of Padua
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Padua, one of the oldest universities in the world, offers scholarships to high-achieving international students in English-taught bachelor's and master's programs, usually including a tuition waiver and a financial grant, as well as the income-based regional right-to-study (DSU) grants. Merit scholarships are applied for together with the admission application. Details are on the scholarships page for international students.
Information last verified: October 16, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Fixed fees for non-EU students not resident in Italy (2026/27): €2,790 humanities, €2,990 science and engineering; €930 / €996.66 for citizens of particularly poor countries; plus €208 in the first year (regional tax and stamp duty).
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Padua International Excellence Scholarship 2027–2028
Master, BachelorFully Funded51 majorsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Padua · Italy
Life and living
Padua · Italy
Living in Padua
A historic city near Venice, home to the University of Padua (1222), where Galileo taught.
Student housing
A single student room in Padua rents for about EUR 496 a month on average (Immobiliare.it Insights, 2026-27 academic year); the university puts a single room at EUR 300–600 plus bills.
Transport for students
The University of Padua lists the city’s annual bus and tram pass at EUR 247.50 and a single 90-minute ticket at EUR 1.70.
Top landmarks
Scrovegni Chapel
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Prato della Valle
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Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
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Studying and living in Italy
Costs and living
Fees at public universities depend on income: for example, at the University of Milan a non-EU student whose family lives abroad pays a first instalment of €146 (2026/27), then a second instalment set by the income bracket of their country. Private universities charge much more. For the visa you must show at least €10,179.85 a year (2026/27) plus the cost of a return ticket. Main funding sources: MAECI scholarships (€1,200 a month in 2026/27), Invest Your Talent in Italy (€10,800 plus a tuition waiver) and regional DSU grants (national minimum €7,171 a year for off-site students in 2026/27, with free housing and meals).
Working while studying
Holders of a study residence permit may work up to 20 hours a week, with a cap of 1,040 hours a year. After a bachelor's or master's degree, the study permit can be converted into a one-year permit to look for work, and then into a work permit once a job is found.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in ItalyFaculties and programmes
8 faculties · 72 programmes
Faculties and programmes
8 faculties · 72 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Agricultural Economics & Food Security
- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Environmental Science· MasterEN
- Forestry & Natural Resources Management· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Nutrition and Dietetics· MasterEN
- Soil and Water SciencesIT
- Veterinary Medicine
School of Economics and Political Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Accounting· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Business Management
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Rights Law· MasterEN
- International Relations· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Marketing· Bachelor, MasterIT
- Political Science· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
School of Law
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
School of Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Aerospace Engineering· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Architectural EngineeringIT
- Biomedical EngineeringIT
- Chemical Engineering· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Civil Engineering· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Cybersecurity· MasterEN
- Electrical Engineering· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Environmental Science· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Industrial Engineering· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Information Technology (IT)
- Materials Science & Engineering· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Mechanical Engineering· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Software Engineering
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School of Medicine and Surgery
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Biology
- DentistryIT
- General Medicine
- Medical Laboratory SciencesIT
- NursingIT
- Nutrition and Dietetics· BachelorIT
- PharmacyIT
- Physical TherapyIT
- Public Health· Bachelor, MasterIT
- Sports Science· Bachelor, MasterIT
School of Psychology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Educational Psychology· Master
- Psychology
School of Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Astronomy· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Biology
- Chemistry· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Computer Science· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Cybersecurity· MasterEN
- Data Science & Analytics· MasterEN
- Environmental Science· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Finance· MasterEN
- Geology
- Materials Science & Engineering· MasterEN
- Mathematics· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Physics
- Statistics· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
School of Human and Social Sciences and Cultural Heritage
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Archaeology· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Curriculum & InstructionIT
- Early Childhood Education· BachelorIT
- Film & Television Production· BachelorIT
- Geography· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- History
- Hospitality Management· Bachelor, MasterIT
- Languages and Literature
- Music· Bachelor, MasterIT
- PhilosophyIT
- Public Relations· Bachelor:IT· Master:ITEN
- Social Work· Bachelor, MasterIT
- Sociology· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Theatre & Drama· BachelorIT
- Translation· BachelorIT
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: €8,000 per year, Full fee exemption.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Admission application documents, Transcripts and diploma, English language certificate.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.unipd.it/en/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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