We only have one intake per year. The Academic Year starts in October. Please note that it is not possible to join our university outside of this intake.

In terms of entry requirements, calls for applications do not differ.

The main difference concerns some of the merit-based scholarships (i.e. Padua International Excellence scholarship, Departmental scholarships, 100 full tuition fee-waivers), which may be assigned to international students who apply to English-held programmes during the first call for application only.

Some programmes open for two calls for applications, while others open only for one call. An additional call for EU students may open in Summer.

Limited access programmes usually have only one call for admission: different calls may apply depending on the students’ citizenship, residence and entry qualification (EU and equated and non-EU residing in Italy vs. non-EU residing outside Italy). This specification can be found on the relevant Call for admission.

Yes, it does. Kindly check the procedures available on our website: www.unipd.it/en/how-apply

The main difference is whether the entry title belongs to the Italian schooling system or international schooling system. For further information please refer to the Annex 2 of the Ministerial guidelines.

For more details, see: FAQ – Application Platform.

Yes, the application procedures depend on your:

• Citizenship,
• Residence,
• Entry title.

With regards to citizenship and residence, we distinguish 2 main categories:

• EU citizens and equated (i.e. Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Republic of San Marino and Vatican City) and non-EU citizens already residing in Italy (with a valid residence permit),
• Non-EU citizens residing outside of Italy.

As for your entry title, the main difference is whether the entry title belongs to the Italian schooling system or international schooling system. For further information please refer to the Annex 2 of the Ministerial guidelines.

For more details, see: FAQ – Application Platform.

By law, you must apply with your EU citizenship.

Degree programmes with an Unlimited access do not have a maximum number of places available for enrolment. All students deemed eligible following the assessment of the entry requirements by the Academic Committee can enrol in the programme. A quota is always set for non-EU students (residing outside of Italy) and varies from programme to programme.

Limited access programmes have a maximum number of places available for enrolment. This number varies according to the degree programme. For such reason a Call for admission is published, detailing the number of places available (specifying further those available for EU and equated and for non-EU students residing outside Italy) and the admission procedure. A specific score is assigned to each applicant and used to determine a ranking list. Only students placed conveniently in the ranking list are admitted and can enrol. The ranking list may also be drawn according to the results of an entry test. Those who are not admitted are placed in a waiting list: in case of withdrawals, the places left available are assigned to the next eligible candidate of the waiting list. Please refer to the specific Call for admission for the full procedure.

The Call for admission (or Admission notice) is a PDF document published oAn the University’s website which details:

• Number of places available,
• Application procedures,
• Entry test – if required (i.e. TOLC, IMAT),
• Deadlines,
• Enrolment requirements,
• …

It is published each year and for the following degree programmes:

• Bachelor’s degree programmes taught in Italian (Unlimited and limited access),
• Single Cycle degree programmes taught in Italian (Unlimited and limited access),
• Single Cycle degree programmes taught in English (Medicine and Surgery),
• Limited access Master’s degree programmes taught in Italian and English.

No Call for admission is published for Unlimited access Master’s degree programmes (both Italian- and English-taught).

It depends on the programme you are applying for.

As a general indication, these are the applications dates for Unlimited access degree programmes:

• From 2^nd November until 2^nd February,
• From 2^nd March until 2^nd May for non-EU students residing outside Italy,
• From 2^nd June until 2^nd August for EU and equated students and non-EU students residing in Italy.

Limited access degree programmes usually open from 7^th January until 7^th March.

Applicants must always double check the relevant deadlines on the application platform, on the website or other available resources.

No, we can’t. Assessment of a students’ background and titles is conducted exclusively by a specific Academic Committee, who will evaluate in detail your transcript of records and previous studies and/or work experience (among other criteria). Before applying, students must verify the specific requirements, which are indicated on the application platform in each degree programme’s web factsheet and in the relevant Call for admission when available.

The number varies according to the degree programme.

You can find this information on our website, on the application platform or in the Call for admission.

For more details, see the dedicated FAQ: “What is the difference between Limited or Unlimited access programmes?”