Ranking
We are among the best universities in the world in international rankings
Rankings - or league tables - of universities and higher education institutions are produced by combining many very different factors and can assess the position of a university within geographic areas, countries, continents, or worldwide. The aspects evaluated include services, teaching, research, and several other factors, depending on the evaluating body and the tools selected.
The University of Padua gains 29 positions and reaches 204th place in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027, the benchmark ranking of the international agency QS – Quacquarelli Symonds, achieving the best performance in its history in this ranking.
The University of Padua confirms its competitiveness in the international academic landscape according to the results of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, the ranking compiled by the international agency QS Quacquarelli Symonds, which analyzes the performance of universities around the world in individual academic disciplines.
In Italy: the Censis - University ranking
This Censis ranking measures many aspects of Italian universities, such as the facilities available, services, scholarships, the level of internationalization, and employability; it also assesses the career progression of students and international relations.
In the 2026 Censis ranking, Padua is top of the podium among Italy's mega-universities in Italy