The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is a school of excellence that combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by visiting professors of international fame. Divided into three areas, Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences, the Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori illustrates the techniques and methods used for scientific research, and then provides students with a deeper insight into the field.

Admitted students are guaranteed free board and lodging and funds to cover the purchase of books and the expenses for study trips, plus personal tutoring to help them plan their university careers. Admissions are subjected to passing an entrance examination; if accepted, students are then required to maintain high average grades for their entire degree course.

It is possible to apply for 2 curriculums at the Galilean School:

5-years curriculum: 30 places for students who are applying for the first year of a Bachelor’s degree or a Single-cycle degree course at the University of Padova
Admission notice for a.y. 2025/26 (Italian version) - deadline: August 28, 2025

2-years curriculum: 10 places for female and male students (3 for the Moral Sciences class, 4 for Natural Sciences, and 3 for Social Sciences) who are about to enroll in the first year of a master's degree or the fourth year of a single-cycle degree at the University of Padua. International students can apply for the master's program at the Galilean School of Higher Education. If admitted, they will attend both the courses at the University of Padua and the internal courses at the Galilean School of Higher Education, and they will be entitled to free board and lodging, language courses, and personal tutoring for their studies and career. International students will also benefit from travel expenses reimbursement and a scholarship. They are required to share the rights and duties of those attending the Galilean School of Higher Education.
Admission notice for a.y. 2025/26 (Italian version) Online, deadline: May 27, 2026.

Galilean School of Higher Education Scholarships

Admissions – Galilean School’s website