11/10/2026
UNIVERSITY OF PADUA - ADMISSIONS OPEN 2027 | Complete Guide
*1. University Introduction*
- Founded in 1222, 2nd oldest university in Italy, 5th oldest in the world
- Top 250 QS World Ranking
- Located in Padova city, Veneto region, Northern Italy
- 8 Schools, 32 Departments, 40,000+ students
- Fully English-taught Master programs available ffad
*2. Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)*
- *Nationality:* Open for all countries, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh. You must NOT be resident in Italy at time of application
- *For Master:* Minimum 3-year Bachelor's degree (16 years education). For Pakistani students minimum *3.1 CGPA* required
- *For Bachelor:* 12 years schooling, High School Diploma
- *Age Limit:* No age limit
- You can apply for *up to 3 programs* in one application
*3. English Requirement - No IELTS Possible*
- IELTS is *NOT mandatory* if your previous degree was taught in English
- You can submit *Medium of Instruction (MOI) Certificate* / English Proficiency Letter from your previous university
- If you have IELTS: Minimum 6.0 - 6.5 required, TOEFL iBT 86, PTE 65, Duolingo 115
- Some departments take online interview instead of IELTS b9200f45ffad2374
*4. Top Master Programs (English-Taught)*
Engineering: Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Environmental, Energy, Electronic, Aerospace
Business: Management for Sustainable Firms, Applied Economics, Finance
Science: Molecular Biology, Sustainable Agriculture, Astrophysics, Biotechnologies for Food Science
*5. Required Documents*
- Passport Copy
- CV (Europass format)
- Motivation Letter / SOP
- Bachelor Degree + Transcripts (attested)
- English Proficiency (IELTS or MOI)
- Recommendation letters (if required)
- All documents in PDF
*6. Application Process*
- Create profile on http://apply.unipd.it
- Select program (max 3)
- Upload documents
- Pay *€30 application fee* per application
- Wait for evaluation (No entrance test for most Masters, committee evaluates grades)
*7. Deadlines for 2027 Intake (Expected)*
Based on last year calls:
Call 1: Nov 2026 - Feb 2027
Call 2: March - May 2027 (Main intake)
Call 3: June - Aug 2027 (EU only)
Classes start: October 2027
*8. Tuition Fees & Scholarships*
- Tuition: For non-EU with family abroad *€2,790 to €2,990 per year* - can be waived if you get scholarship
- *Padua International Excellence Scholarship:* 62 scholarships for 2027
- Full tuition fee waiver
- €8,000 per year stipend
- Automatic consideration, no separate application
- *Departmental Scholarships:* €6,000 per year
- *Regional Scholarship (DSU):* Up to €8,246 + free accommodation + canteen ffad1b972268626b
*9. After Admission - Benefits*
- 12 months post-study work visa to find job in Italy
- Eligible for EU Blue Card
- Part-time work allowed 20 hrs/
