Housing
Unipd students can find accommodation at residences, colleges, apartments and establishments holding agreements with the University.
Many accommodations are reserved to international students, for which there is also an International Housing Office.
Furthermore, a competition is held every year for the allocation of ESU accommodation.
Housing Office for international students
The Housing Office of the University of Padua, established in September 2020, aims at supporting international students who comes to Padua for a Bachelor's or Master's degree programme with a wide array of services, such as:
- orientation in the private accommodation market;
- English translation of the contracts and explanation of their content;
- help in finding suitable accommodation, according to individual needs;
- support in dealing with accommodation paperwork (declaration of hospitality, tenancy agreement, etc.)
Email: housing@unipd.it
Housing ESU
ESU provides accommodation for about 1400 students from outside Padua in its halls of residence, which are situated in the city centre or near to the university buildings. University guesthouses are also available for short term stays.
Accommodation in halls of residence is governed by a competition. All the information about requirements and deadlines can be found every year from the beginning of July in the ESU's website.
Prices are calculated according to student merit, family means, and the on-site facilities.
University guesthouses are open from October to the end of July. The prices and quality of the rooms make them a competitive option for students, teachers and researchers in search of short term accommodation.
ESU is carrying out an analysis and research to evaluate the Right to Education services, specifically the Accommodation service and the Food and Canteen service.
Fill anonymously the surveys by July 31, 2023.
Contacts and information
For information about competitions
UFFICIO BENEFICI E INTERVENTI
Financial support office
via San Francesco 122, 35121 Padova
tel. +39 049 8235672 - 5673 - 5674
fax +39 049 8235677
For information about Halls of residences
ESU ACCOMMODATION SERVICE
via Ospedale civile 19, 35121 Padova
tel. +39 049 7430604
residenze@esu.pd.it
For information about guesthouses
ESU ACCOMMODATION SERVICE
via Ospedale civile 19, 35121 Padova
tel. +39 049 7430604
accommodation@esu.pd.it
ESU Accommodation Competition 2023/2024
Deadlines:
- First years (included master degrees): students/Phd/Postgraduates school (no medical area): August 29, 2023 (12 am)
- Subsequent years: students/Phd/Postgraduates School(no medical area): August 29, 2023 (12 am)
Housing Competition A.Y. 2023/2024 reserved for University of Padova students
Eligible to participate in the ESU Housing Competition are students who fall into the category of off-site and commuter students enrolled/enrolled in three-year degree courses, magistral (two-year) degree courses, single-cycle magistral degree courses, PhD courses and specialisation schools (non-medical area).
The benefit is granted only for the achievement of the first degree for each level of study and as a priority, to off-site students meeting the appropriate merit and income requirements.
For the definition of off-site and commuter status, students must strictly adhere to the geographical distance table published by ESU and the University.
In order to access full and reduced rate accommodation, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- enrolled in the first years: only income requirements (from ISEE/ISEE Parificato Universitario certificate)
- enrolled subsequent years: merit requirements (as of 10-08-2023), and income requirements (from ISEE/ISEE Parificato Universitario certificate)
The ISEE Parificato Universitario
For students:
- foreigners with a family unit not resident in Italy;
- foreigners resident in Italy (not self-employed) with a family unit resident abroad;
- Italians resident abroad, whether or not registered with the Italian Registry Office (AIRE)
in order to obtain the ISEE Parificato universitario (university ISEE), they must contact, within the deadlines indicated in the notice, the CAF that has an agreement with ESU and the University of Padua
CAF CIA PADUA
Email: caf-iseeunipd@ciapadova.it
For detailed information please consult the ESU Housing Competition Annoucement.
Online application
From 12.00 noon on 7 July 2023 it is possible to complete the application by the deadline - exclusively by accessing the ESU of Padua online services from the institutional portal https://myesupd.dirittoallostudio.it exclusively with SPID (apart from the exceptions indicated in point 2 "How to apply" of the Announcement of Competition.
Deadlines for submitting the online application:
- Following years: students/doctoral/specialist students (no medical area): 22 August 2023 (12.00 noon)
- First years: EU/international students/doctoral/specialist students (no medical area): 29 August 2023 (12 noon)
Merit requirements (credits) must be met by 10 August 2023.
Before proceeding to submit your application, you must carefully read the "Notice of competition for the assignment of university accommodation to students enrolled at the University of Padova A.A. 2023/2024 " and the Instructions for completing the online application.
For further information please consult the ESU of Padova website
Temporary accommodation
Several places are available in the University residence hall "Copernico" from the August 22 until September 22, for students wishing to arrive before the beginning of classes.
The cost for the full month is 320 Euros.
Priority will be given to requests covering the entire period but applications for arrivals planned later than the 22nd of August are also accepted.
Places will be assigned in order of request.
The University residence hall "Copernico" is located in via Tiepolo n 54 (10 minutes walk away from the main squares) and it offers single bedrooms with adjoining bathroom (2 rooms sharing a bathroom).
In order to book the temporary accommodation it is necessary to:
- pay the whole amount(320 Euros). Reimbursements are allowed only for cancellations occurred no later than 15 days before the planned check in date
- register on the ESU website and fill out the summer accommodation form, following the instructions provided in the document enclosed.
Private colleges and Catholic University Colleges
Private colleges and Catholic University Colleges
You can also book an accommodation in one of the private colleges or in a Catholic University College available; you will have to contact them directly.
Check the list on the Italian website.
Private Colleges with reserved places for international students - a.y. 2022/23
The University of Padova has signed multiple agreements with some private colleges in order to reserve some places for international students. Each college applies different prices and conditions and includes different services (e.g. half/full board): please check the fact sheets below. If you wish to benefit from this opportunity, please contact directly the college you are interested in. For general information, please contact the Global Engagement Office - Admissions and Welcome Unit (housing@unipd.it).
International Housing Office for International Students
The Housing Office of the University of Padua supports international students arriving in Padua to attend an entire course of study through a wide range of services, such as:
- orientation within the private sector housing market;
- English translation of contracts and explanation of their content;
- search for accommodation adapted to your personal needs;
- filling in the documents necessary for the accommodation (declaration of hospitality, lease, etc.)
Email: housing@unipd.it
Accomodation in Rovigo
Student residence in Rovigo
Student residence located in Rovigo next to the university building (CUR) in Viale Porta Adige.
It disposes of fully equipped apartments reserved exclusively for students, PhD students, teacher and students’ parents.
For more information and bookings please fill in the form
Private Apartments
Private Apartments - Living in Padua
Rental agreements are divided into two categories:
- liberi (long-term) contracts lasting 4 years that are renewable for another 4 years (4 + 4)
- concertati (conventional) contracts lasting 3 years with the possibility of renewing for another 2 years (3 + 2). Such contracts generally have a lower rent than the market price and allow property owners to claim some tax benefits.
Resources
HousingAnywhere
All students can search for private accommodation on HousingAnywhere, an international housing platform for students, PhD candidates and trainees. Through HousingAnywhere they can safely book their new accommodation, offered by verified private landlords and by outgoing students.
All University of Padua's students and members are free to sign up here and receive:
- A 20% discount on the booking fee;
- A VIP badge on your profile that grants you priority access to all rooms;
- Priority assistance via whatsapp, live chat and e-mail.
If you are speding a mobility period abroad, you can also rent your room to an incoming student. On the platform you can manage your requests and accept the perfect tenant.
First, please remember that you are legally required to collect the consent to the publication of the listing of your landlord.
For other information please contact https://www.unipd.it/en/housing
