Master in Mathematics at University of Padua
Two-year English-taught LM-40-R master's at the University of Padua in pure and applied mathematics, with six suggested tracks, a 36-credit thesis and the ALGANT and MAPPA double degree curricula. Entry needs a mathematics bachelor's and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Padua
English
University of Padua
Mathematics is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-40-R) taught in English at the University of Padua, with the ALGANT and MAPPA double degree curricula. Entry needs at least a three-year bachelor's in mathematics or a related subject with proven skills in the core maths areas, plus English at B2. Regional scholarship winners are exempt from fees, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Padua's Mathematics master asks for at least a three-year bachelor's in mathematics or a related subject with proven skills in the core areas of mathematics, the 50 credits and minimum grade of 85/110 or equivalent set by the regulations, a degree that meets the university's country rules, and English at B2. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and maths credits
You need a minimum three-year bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in mathematics or a related subject, with proven skills in algebra, geometry, mathematical and numerical analysis, probability and statistics, and mathematical physics. [2]
The teaching regulations, which apply from the 2026/27 cohort, ask Italian applicants for a degree in Mathematical Sciences plus 50 CFU in algebra, geometry, mathematical analysis, probability and statistics, mathematical physics and numerical analysis (sectors MATH-02/A, MATH-02/B, MATH-03/A, MATH-03/B, MATH-04/A and MATH-05/A, formerly MAT/02, 03, 05, 06, 07 and 08). For foreign degrees, the admission committee checks these curricular requirements. [1]
You are also expected to understand the core areas of mathematics, in particular calculus in one and several variables, algebraic structures, linear algebra, geometry, differential equations, probability and statistics, mathematical physics and numerical calculus, with basic physics and computer science, including programming. Graduates with strong preparation from a path that does not fully match may be given a different initial study path or specific admission tests. [1]
Minimum grade and country rules
The regulations set a minimum grade of 85/110, or equivalent, for the degree used for admission. For foreign degrees, the degree programme council sets the criteria for this check, based on the minimum degree grade. [1] The department's admission page says international applicants are selected by the admission committee. [4]
The university's 2027/28 country list sets these master's entry titles and minimum grades: [5]
- India: a 3 or 4-year Honours bachelor's, a professional bachelor's of 4, 5 or 5.5 years, or a 3-year pass or general bachelor's plus a postgraduate bachelor's or at least a 1-year master's. Minimum GPA 70/100, 7.0/10, 5.6/8 or 2.8/4.
- Pakistan: a 3-year Honours bachelor's, a 4 or 5-year professional bachelor's, or a 2-year pass bachelor's plus a 2-year master's (or the listed LL.B. and B.Ed. combinations). Minimum GPA 3.3/4.0.
- Bangladesh: a 4-year Honours bachelor's or a 4 or 5-year professional bachelor's. Minimum GPA 3.3/4.0.
- Sri Lanka: a 4-year bachelor's or a Special Degree. Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0.
- Nepal: a 3, 4 or 5-year bachelor's. Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 or 65/100.
The list is a reference, and the university's Admissions and Welcome Unit makes the final decision on each qualification. [5]
What this means for your transcript
As a guide, based on the rules above:
- Usually a fit: an Honours B.Sc. in Mathematics, or a three-year B.Sc. in Mathematics followed by an M.Sc., with courses in algebra, geometry, real analysis, differential equations, probability and statistics, mechanics or mathematical physics, and numerical analysis, and a grade above your country's minimum.
- Check carefully: a B.Sc. in Statistics or Physics, or a B.Tech or B.E., where the transcript must show enough pure and applied mathematics across the listed areas, not only engineering maths. A three-year pass or general Indian B.Sc., even with maths as a main subject, also needs a postgraduate bachelor's or at least a one-year master's to meet the country rule.
- Often short: a BCA, a B.Sc. in Computer Science, a B.Com, BBA or BA, which rarely cover algebra, geometry and mathematical physics at this depth.
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher. [2] The regulations specify B2 in the receptive skills, reading and listening. [1] For 2027/28 the university's accepted B2 scores include IELTS Academic or General Training 6.0, TOEFL iBT 86 for tests taken until 20 January 2026 or 4.5 for tests taken from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic 65, Cambridge B2 First 173, Trinity ISE II, Oxford Test of English 126, LanguageCert B2 Communicator and Duolingo English Test 115. [6]
Certificates must still be valid or, where they have no expiry date, be no more than two years old on 15 September 2026. You can submit one after applying, up to 31 July 2027. [6]
You are exempt if you are a native speaker from a listed English-speaking country, or completed your qualification entirely in English in one of those countries or in the EU or Schengen area. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are not on that list. [6]
Selection
The portal lists no entrance test, and the programme has open admission with requirements. [2][3] The Admissions and Welcome Unit first checks your application, then an Academic Committee evaluates it. For programmes without a cap on places, the outcome is sent through the application platform. [7] The regulations allow a different initial path or specific admission tests for strong candidates whose background does not fully match. [1] The ALGANT and MAPPA double degree curricula have their own selection procedures. [1][4] The portal does not publish a scoring scale. [2]
2027/28 deadlines
For 2027/28 there are three calls. Non-EU applicants living outside Italy can use the first two: [2]
- Call One: 15 September to 15 November 2026
- Call Two: 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027
- Call Three: 1 April to 1 June 2027, only for EU students and non-EU students living in Italy
You can apply to a programme only once per academic year. [2] You can apply before you graduate, but you must complete your degree by 31 July 2027. [5] Studies start on 1 October 2027. [2]
Documents and non-EU steps
You apply on the university's application platform. For master's programmes the platform asks for: [2][7]
- A CV and a motivation letter in English.
- Your transcript of records.
- Your bachelor's degree certificate, or an enrolment or provisional certificate if you have not graduated yet.
- Your passport.
- Your English certificate, if you already have it.
Documents must be in English or Italian, or come with official translations. No legalised documents are needed at application, and the Admissions and Welcome Unit may ask for a CIMEA statement of comparability if it needs to verify your degree. [2][7]
If admitted, you accept your place on the platform. Non-EU citizens living outside Italy complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 15 July and apply for a type D study visa. At enrolment you submit your degree and transcript translated into English or Italian and legalised or apostilled, or a CIMEA certificate of verification instead. [2][7]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- University of Padua, Department of Mathematics Tullio Levi-Civita. Master's degree in Mathematics: degree programme regulations, teaching regulations and study plan rules, September 2026, applying from the 2026/27 cohort. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, international application portal. Mathematics course page: entry qualification, language requirement, fees, programme structure and application calls, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Mathematics programme page: degree class, school, department, access type, language, curricula and career opportunities, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Department of Mathematics Tullio Levi-Civita. Master's degree in Mathematics: admission, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Global Engagement Office. Specific entry requirements for qualifications awarded by non-Italian education systems, with the deadline to graduate, updated 15 September 2026 and valid for academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Global Engagement Office. Language requirement for admission to degree programmes, with the list of accepted English certificates and exemptions, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Global Engagement Office. Study in English: how to apply and how to enrol with a foreign qualification, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Call for contributions and exemptions, with the fixed fee for non-EU students, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Mathematics is a two-year master's degree worth 120 ECTS, in class LM-40-R. It is run by the Department of Mathematics Tullio Levi-Civita within the School of Science in Padua. Admission is open with requirements. The university lists English as the language of the degree and says courses are carried out mainly in English, to build skills for an international career. [1][3]
The programme covers both theoretical and applied mathematics. You can specialise in pure or applied topics and draw on the department's research and professional contacts. It teaches methods you can use as mathematical tools and applications change. [2][3] It is aimed at graduates in mathematics or a related subject. [2]
What you will study
The study plan combines six course units in the basic disciplines (algebra, geometry, analysis, probability and mathematical physics) with six electives, so each student builds a customised plan around their interests. [2] The plan must include at least 6 CFU in algebra, 6 in geometry, 12 in mathematical analysis, 6 in probability and statistics and 6 in mathematical physics, within a maximum of 12 exams. [1]
The general track in Padua offers six suggested paths: [1]
- Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory
- Mathematical Analysis
- Probability and Finance
- Mathematical Physics
- Computational Mathematics
- Mathematics for Education
Two international curricula lead to a double degree: ALGANT, in algebra, geometry and number theory, with partners including Leiden, Bordeaux, Paris-Sud (Orsay), Duisburg-Essen, Regensburg and Concordia (Montreal), and MAPPA, in analysis and probability, with Paris Sciences & Lettres University. [1][3]
How the programme is taught
The final exam carries about one third of the credits, 36 CFU, and is a medium-term project developed under a supervisor. [1][2] The thesis is written and defended in English, and attendance at classes is not compulsory. [1]
ALGANT students must earn at least 60 CFU at one of the foreign partner universities, and joining the curriculum needs a committee's approval. MAPPA is reserved for students selected through a dedicated call: they take first-year courses in Padua and second-year courses at Paris Sciences & Lettres, where they prepare the thesis under joint supervision. [1] In the general track, the university recommends gaining some international experience through the European Erasmus programmes. [3]
Career paths
Graduates have logical, analytical and creative problem-solving skills. The university says they can work in research, in the dissemination and applications of mathematics, or in any area that needs scientific methods, using mathematical tools to model and analyse complex systems. [2][3] Typical areas it names include: [3]
- Research at universities and public or private centres
- Teaching in secondary schools
- Financial, banking and insurance organisations
- Model development and big data analytics
- Economic and industrial problem solving in teams with other professionals
Fees and scholarships
Students who are eligible in the regional scholarship ranking are exempt from the fee, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. For 2026/27 the university also offered up to 100 fee exemptions to the most deserving international students on English-taught programmes, with no separate application. [8]
How to apply from outside the EU
Your transcript should show algebra, geometry, mathematical and numerical analysis, probability and statistics, and mathematical physics, and we check it against these areas before you apply. [2]
We submit your application on the university's application portal. We upload your CV and motivation letter in English, your transcript, your degree certificate or a provisional certificate, your passport and your English certificate. Legalised documents are not needed to apply. [2][7] For 2027/28, non-EU applicants living outside Italy can use Call One, 15 September to 15 November 2026, or Call Two, 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. [2]
After admission you accept your place, we complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 15 July, and you apply for a type D study visa. At enrolment your degree and transcript must be translated into English or Italian and legalised or apostilled, or covered by a CIMEA certificate of verification. [2][7] Studies start on 1 October 2027. [2]
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against Padua's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your application on the university portal, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your University of Padua DSU scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What bachelor's degree do I need for Mathematics at Padua?
At least a three-year bachelor's in mathematics or a related subject, with proven skills in algebra, geometry, mathematical and numerical analysis, probability and statistics, and mathematical physics. The regulations look for 50 credits in these core areas and a minimum grade of 85/110 or equivalent. [1][2]
Is there an entrance exam?
No entrance test is listed for 2027/28. Admission is open with requirements: the Admissions and Welcome Unit checks your file, then an Academic Committee evaluates it. The ALGANT and MAPPA double degree curricula have their own selections. [1][2][7]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. For 2027/28 Padua accepts IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 86 (or 4.5 for tests from 21 January 2026), PTE Academic 65, Cambridge B2 First 173, Duolingo 115 and other listed tests. Degrees from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are not on the exemption list. [2][6]
When is the 2027/28 deadline for non-EU students?
Non-EU applicants living outside Italy can apply in Call One, 15 September to 15 November 2026, or Call Two, 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. Call Three is only for EU students and non-EU students living in Italy. Studies start on 1 October 2027. [2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. You can apply with an enrolment or provisional certificate, as long as you complete your degree by 31 July 2027. An official certificate showing you completed your studies by then can stand in for the final degree. [5][7]
I have a B.Sc. in Physics or a B.Tech. Can I apply?
Possibly. Physics and engineering degrees often cover calculus, differential equations and mathematical physics but can fall short in algebra, geometry and probability. The admission committee checks foreign degrees against the core maths areas. India's country rule also needs an Honours or four-year professional degree, or a pass degree plus a postgraduate degree. [1][2][5]
Can I earn a double degree?
Yes, through two international curricula. ALGANT, in algebra, geometry and number theory, needs at least 60 credits at a partner university and a committee's approval. MAPPA, in analysis and probability, is run with Paris Sciences et Lettres University, with the second year in Paris, for students selected through a dedicated call. [1]
What careers does it lead to?
The university names research at universities and public or private centres, the dissemination and application of mathematics, secondary school teaching, and work in finance, banking and insurance or wherever model development and big data analytics skills are needed. [3]
Can someone handle my whole application to Mathematics at Padua?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Padua's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the University of Padua DSU scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Mathematics?
Padua's 2027/28 country list covers Indian 3 or 4-year Honours bachelor's degrees, professional bachelor's degrees of 4 years or more, and 3-year pass degrees followed by a postgraduate degree, with at least 70/100 or 7.0/10. Your degree should be in mathematics or a related subject, and you need English at B2. The steps are the online application, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [2][5] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Mathematics are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application in Call One or Call Two, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Mathematics are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application in Call One or Call Two, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Mathematics are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: online application in Call One or Call Two, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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