University of Padua: Fees, Admission, Rankings and Programmes 2026/27

University of Padua at a glance

• Public university: The University of Padua is a state university in Padua, Veneto, founded in 1222, with 72,543 students enrolled in 2024/25, 6,436 of them international.
• Teaching in English: 69 English-taught programmes on ApplyAZ: 6 bachelor's, 61 master's and 2 single-cycle.
• Fees for 2026/27: set by family income (ISEE) and degree group, so study can be tuition-free for eligible students through a DSU scholarship from the University of Padua.
• Rankings: 204th in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (4th among Italian public universities) and in the 201 to 250 band in THE 2026.
• ApplyAZ: ApplyAZ, with offices in Milan and India, focuses on Italian public universities, with no private-university tie-ups or university commissions and takes care of the whole process for eligible students from countries like India: university checks, applications, Universitaly pre-enrolment, the DSU scholarship and the visa file.

Which programmes does the University of Padua teach in English?

The University of Padua has 69 English-taught programmes on ApplyAZ for the next intake: 6 bachelor's, 61 master's and 2 single-cycle degrees, so most are two-year master's. Each programme page sets out its entry test, intake and requirements. The table lists them all by level, with the test each one uses.

Source: our own programme listings, counted on 9 October 2026; the counts match the programme list further down this page, and our full programme list covers every public university. Degrees with an English-taught curriculum are included. Padua has published its 2027/28 calendar, so the deadlines above follow it; the programme calls are due in November 2026, and we track every call on your shortlist.

How tuition works at the University of Padua

At the University of Padua, tuition follows family income (ISEE) and the degree group. Non-EU students whose family lives abroad pay a fixed fee instead, and study can be tuition-free for eligible students who win a DSU scholarship.

Tuition follows family income (ISEE). Families with income abroad can file an ISEE or request the flat fee for their country, and DSU scholarship winners are exempt from tuition. Up to 100 merit exemptions for international students on English-taught degrees waive the university contribution.

Group A covers the Schools of Economics and Political Science, Law, and Human and Social Sciences and Cultural Heritage; Group B covers Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Medicine, Psychology and Sciences, plus Primary Education. Anyone who files no ISEE pays the top band for the group.

Source: Bando contribuzione studentesca ed esoneri a.a. 2026/2027 and the Contribuzione studentesca page. Rupees elsewhere on this page use the FBIL reference rate of 21 September 2026, €1 = ₹109.90.

Non-EU citizens whose family does not live in Italy pay a fixed contribution that income does not change, with a lower amount for low-HDI countries, a list without India. An ISEE parificato, issued only by a CAF with a university agreement, lowers only the regional tax. Source: UniPD fees call 2026/27, English version.

For students from India: the fixed fee for the degree group applies, as an ISEE parificato lowers only the regional tax. A merit exemption for English-taught degrees or a DSU scholarship removes the university contribution. We prepare the documents and the family file for the university's partner CAF with you, and we sit with you while the scholarship application is submitted from your own Uniweb account.

How do non-EU students apply to the University of Padua?

Non-EU students living abroad apply to the University of Padua programme by programme, then pre-enrol on Universitaly so the consulate can issue a study visa. The windows below include the 2027/28 calendar, which is already published, and one 2026/27 call as an example. The university decides admission, and the consulate decides the visa.

Sources: Limited-places degrees, Call One for non-EU applicants living abroad, Unlimited-places degrees, Information Engineering (bachelor's, limited places); Universitaly; Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata, visa checklist. For eligible students, we handle each of these steps, from the programme applications to the visa file.

Which entry tests and language levels does the University of Padua ask for?

The University of Padua uses the CEnT-S by CISIA for limited-places English-taught bachelor's, CISIA's online English PSY test for Psychological Science and the IMAT for Medicine in English. English-taught degrees ask for B2 English, and Italian-taught degrees for B2 Italian. The test for each programme is in the table above and in its call.

The table sets out what two 2026/27 calls ask for at each degree level.

Sources: Information Engineering and Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology calls. We prepare these documents with you; our DOV guide and Italy study visa guide cover the qualification and visa papers.

English: B2, by a certificate on the university's accepted list or an exemption. For 2026/27, Information Engineering asked for B2 by 31 July 2026, and for 2027/28 certificates are due by 31 July 2027. Source.

Italian: B2 for Italian-taught degrees (C1 for the master's in Linguistics), by a CLIQ certificate obtained in the last two years, while English-taught programmes need no Italian certificate. Source. We match each programme on your shortlist to its test and handle the registration and application steps for eligible students.

How does the University of Padua rank?

The University of Padua is 204th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, fourth among Italian public universities, and in the 201 to 250 band in THE 2026. In QS by Subject 2026, 34 of its subjects and subject areas are in the world top 200, led by Veterinary Science at 47th. The programme matters more than the overall rank.

Sources: QS World University Rankings 2027, published 18 June 2026, THE World University Rankings 2026 and QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The Italy position counts the Italian public universities QS ranks; "=" marks a joint rank. The table shows the 12 best of the 34 subjects and subject areas in the top 200; Nursing (151 to 225) is not counted.

Do graduates of the University of Padua find work?

Yes, most do. Among Padua's master's graduates of 2024, 83.4% were in work about a year later, with mean net pay of €1,516 (₹1.7 lakh) a month, according to AlmaLaurea. Five years after graduating, 94.6% of the 2020 master's graduates were in work, earning €1,901 (₹2.1 lakh) a month on average.

Source: AlmaLaurea, XXVIII survey of graduate outcomes (Rapporto 2026, June 2026): 2024 graduates at 1 year and 2020 graduates at 5 years. AlmaLaurea counts anyone in paid work, including paid training, as employed.

Which DSU scholarship covers the University of Padua?

Padua students apply for the regional DSU scholarship through the University of Padua. For 2026/27 the family ISEE limit is €26,306.25 (₹28.9 lakh), and the top grant for a student living away from home is €8,246 (₹9.1 lakh) a year. Winners are also exempt from the university's yearly contribution, so study can be tuition-free for eligible students.

Source: University of Padua call for 2026/27. Our University of Padua guide covers the scholarship in full, our DSU scholarship guide compares the regions, and we prepare the application and the family documents with you.

Padua also runs its own Padua International Excellence Scholarships: for 2026/27, up to 76 awards of €8,000 (₹8.8 lakh) a year plus a fee waiver, for international students on English-taught degrees, chosen on merit from the apply.unipd.it applications (programme page). The 2027/28 calls are due in November 2026, and we check them for the programmes on your shortlist.

Padua also has a school of excellence, the Galilean School of Higher Education, which admits about 30 students a year and covers their board and lodging (Scuola Galileiana). Its own admission call sets who can compete, and we check it for the students we work with.

Two national schemes are open to international students too: our guides to the MAECI scholarship and Invest Your Talent in Italy explain who can apply.

What does it cost to live in Padua?

For the study visa, the consulate asks you to show at least €10,179.85 (₹11.2 lakh) a year for living costs in Padua or any other Italian city. That is a floor, not a full budget: rent is the biggest cost, and a DSU residence place is much cheaper than a private room.

Our Padua city guide covers housing, transport and daily costs in detail.

How many IMAT places does the University of Padua have for 2026/27?

The University of Padua has 40 places for non-EU applicants living abroad on two English-taught Medicine and Surgery courses in 2026/27: 25 at the Venice seat and 15 on MedTech in Padua, which is being accredited. After the IMAT held on 29 September, scores come out on 8 October, and the national and Padua's non-EU rankings on 26 October.

Our MBBS in Italy guide compares all 16 universities with non-EU places, our IMAT exam guide covers the test and our IMAT results page the ranking lists; the Medicine and Surgery programme page covers the course itself. Our list of medical universities in Italy sets out every English-taught Medicine course side by side, and our IMAT cut-offs page gives the official last admitted scores by year.

How does the University of Padua compare with similar universities?

The table compares the University of Padua with five public universities: Bologna, Milan and Trento elsewhere in northern Italy, and Ca' Foscari and Verona in Veneto. It sets out their QS 2027 rank and English-taught programmes; the University of Verona is a smaller alternative nearby, with 10 English-taught programmes.

Sources: QS World University Rankings 2027, our own programme listings. Each university's page explains how its tuition works. Our list of all 61 public universities compares every one, our best universities in Italy page sets out QS 2027 and THE side by side, and the A to Z directory lists every university.

How does ApplyAZ handle applications to the University of Padua?

For eligible students, we take care of the whole application to the University of Padua. We shortlist programmes against your profile and their entry tests, prepare the documents and the family's income papers, file each programme application, complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, handle the visa file and prepare the DSU scholarship application (University of Padua) with you.

We focus on Italian public universities and consider selected exceptions when they fit the student’s needs. We have no private-university tie-ups and receive no university commissions. Decisions remain with the relevant authorities: the university decides admission, the university's student services office decides the DSU scholarship and the consulate decides the visa.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the University of Padua a public university?

Yes. The University of Padua is a state university on the Ministry of University and Research's list of 61 public universities, founded in 1222 and based in Padua, Veneto. It had 72,543 students in 2024/25, 6,436 of them international, and its fees follow family income for EU students.

How does tuition work at the University of Padua?

At the University of Padua, tuition follows family income (ISEE) and the degree group, and an ISEE up to €30,000 falls in the no-tax area for EU citizens. Non-EU students whose family lives abroad pay a fixed fee for their group. Study can be tuition-free for eligible students who win a DSU scholarship.

Can study at the University of Padua be tuition-free for eligible students?

Yes. Winners of the DSU scholarship awarded by the University of Padua get a total or partial fee exemption, so study can be tuition-free for eligible students. The 2026/27 family limits are an ISEE of €26,306.25 and an ISPE of €43,125.94, and the grant for a student living away from home reaches €8,246 (₹9.1 lakh) a year.

How does tuition work for a student from India at the University of Padua?

A first-year student from India pays the fixed fee for the degree group, as an ISEE parificato lowers only the regional tax. A merit exemption for English-taught degrees or a DSU scholarship removes the university contribution, so study can be tuition-free for eligible students. We work out the route with the family.

How many programmes does the University of Padua teach in English?

We list 69 English-taught programmes at the University of Padua for the next intake: 6 bachelor's, 61 master's and 2 single-cycle degrees in Medicine and Surgery. Most master's degrees check your degree and grades instead of setting an entry test, while limited-places bachelor's degrees such as Information Engineering use the CEnT-S.

Which entry tests does the University of Padua use?

The University of Padua uses CISIA's CEnT-S for limited-places English-taught bachelor's such as Information Engineering, CISIA's online English PSY test for Psychological Science, and the IMAT for Medicine and Surgery in English. Italian-taught Medicine uses the open first semester, and most master's degrees select on degree and grades. We match each programme to its test and handle the registration.

How many IMAT places does the University of Padua have?

For 2026/27 the University of Padua has 40 places for non-EU applicants living abroad on two English-taught courses: 25 on Medicine and Surgery at the Venice seat and 15 on MedTech in Padua, which is being accredited. The places are set in Table B of MUR Decree 1005, and applicants are ranked only against others who chose Padua.

What is the University of Padua's world ranking?

The University of Padua is 204th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, fourth among Italian public universities, and in the 201 to 250 band in the THE World University Rankings 2026. In QS by Subject 2026 it has 34 subjects and subject areas in the world top 200, led by Veterinary Science at 47th and Psychology at 48th.

When do applications open at the University of Padua?

Padua has published its 2027/28 calendar. English-taught degrees with unlimited places take applications from 15 September to 15 November 2026 and again to 1 March 2027, and limited-places degrees take non-EU applicants living abroad from 7 January to 7 March 2027. We track each call on your shortlist and file every application in the right round.

How does ApplyAZ help with a University of Padua application?

For eligible students, we take care of everything: the shortlist, the fee route and income documents, each apply.unipd.it application, Universitaly pre-enrolment, the visa file and the DSU scholarship file, submitted with you from your own Uniweb account. The university decides admission and the scholarship, and the consulate decides the visa. Start by checking your eligibility at go.applyaz.com.

Sources

• MUR, Università statali
• Ustat, University of Padua, 2024/25
• Padua, history and the Padua website
• Bando contribuzione studentesca ed esoneri a.a. 2026/2027, Contribuzione studentesca page and UniPD fees call 2026/27, English version, Padua, 2026/27
• Study in English, how to apply (2027/28 timeline, portal and tests) and the Information Engineering call, 2026/27; admission tests, English requirement and Italian language requirement
• QS World University Rankings 2027, QS by Subject 2026 and THE World University Rankings 2026
• AlmaLaurea, master's data and single-cycle data, Rapporto 2026
• Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme, 2026/27 and Scuola Galileiana (school of excellence) (Padua's own scholarships)
• University of Padua call 2026/27
• MUR Decree 1005, Table B and the Medicine and Surgery call, 2026/27
• Immobiliare.it Insights, 3 August 2026, ESU Padova accommodation call 2026/27, Busitalia fares for Padua, our Padua city guide
• Psychological Science and Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology calls for non-EU students, 2026/27, and the Semestre Aperto page
• Universitaly, Kolkata consulate visa checklist and the FBIL reference rate, 21 September 2026
• All sources verified 28 September 2026. Written by İrem Yılmaz, Student Experience Lead; reviewed by Reeya Sharma. First published 3 June 2025; last updated and verified 28 September 2026.