Services

Welcoming international students

The Admissions and Welcome sector of our Global Engagement office organizes various welcome activities in collaboration with the University departments and other  Unipd structures to those arriving in Padova from abroad.

The institutional  Welcome meeting (Unincontro followed by the The Academy Night student party) is generally scheduled for October (in 2025 it was 8 October), and is held in dual mode (in-person and online). The Rector welcomes international students enrolled in the first year of one of the courses of study activated by the University of Padova.

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In September and October, meetings are scheduled for international students enrolled in English-taught degree courses, including master's degrees, during which information is provided on dedicated services and teaching.

The presidents of the degree courses or their delegates, accompanied by tutors, welcome freshmen and women every year : an opportunity to introduce all students enrolled in the first year to the new cycle of university studies, to introduce them to the organization of teaching, services and opportunities

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The Immigration Support Service desk (SAOS) organizes a series of weekly online meetings to explain how to complete the residence permit application. The webinars are held every Thursday from 12p.m. to 1 p.m., from 17 September to 15 October.

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In September and October, international students enrolled in the first year have the opportunity to explore and get to know the university facilities, canteens, study rooms and libraries accompanied by university students. The tours available follow two alternative routes: one located in the center of Padova and one in the Piovego / hospitals area.

Discover the 2026 programme (pdf)

A 10-hour course designed for international students enrolled in the first year, with the aim of helping them develop intercultural skills and apply them concretely in everyday life, also addressing global challenges, such as the protection of human rights, global health, gender equality and environmental protection. At the end of the course, students receive an open badge.

It is aimed at international students with the aim of fostering engagement in dialogue on the role of young people as key actors in the promotion of inclusion and multiculturalism.

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Global Engagement Office - Admissions and Welcome Unit

Lungargine del Piovego 1 - 35131 Padova
The staff receives via zoom and by appointment only: contact us
Certified mail: amministrazione.centrale@pec.unipd.it
tel. +390498273131