Study in Università degli Studi di Padova
Last edited on 13 Nov 2024
The University of Padova is located in Italy. It was established in 1222. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Italy. The university has 32 departments, 1 university hospital, 1 veterinary hospital, 1 experimental farm.
History
The University of Padova traces its origins back to 1222. The motto "Universa Universis Patavina Libertas" - 'complete liberty for all at the University of Padova' - underlines the total freedom of thought that the university has always granted its teachers and its students.
Education
The institution consists of 8 schools and 32 departments, offering 76 first cycle degree programmes, 85 second cycle degree programmes, 8 single cycle degree programmes, 73 short-specialisation degree courses, 47 specialisation schools (mostly medical ones) and a school of excellence (Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori.
Research
The research departments host over 39 different doctoral programmes, many of which entirely held in English. It is one of the most important higher education institutions in Italy with about 70,000 students (40,000 at bachelor level, 20,000 at master level and 1,400 at doctoral level), more than 2,000 teaching staff and more than 2,200 administrative staff.
