
Study in Italian - how to apply
- If you have an international entry qualification, please follow the instructions below.
- If you have an Italian entry qualification, please refer to the Italian website
Bachelor's and single-cycle degree programmes
(without national-based selection)
Step-by-step procedure
- Choose one or more degree programmes on offer and carefully check entry requirements and deadlines set forth by the relevant Call for applications
- Check which entry test is required for admission. If the TOLC test is required strictly follow the registration instructions on the dedicated web page.
- The Global Engagement Office - Admissions and Welcome Unit will check candidates’ entry qualification (upper secondary school certificate) gained abroad within the deadlines for pre-enrolment set forth by the Calls for applications. Sign up for apply.unipd.it by clicking on “Become an applicant” and filling in the form to access the procedure. Once signed up, use the applicant code you received by email to “Sign In” and complete your application. Make sure you have filled in all the fields due and uploaded all necessary documents in PDF format before clicking on “Submit”. Do not sign up more than once with different email addresses, or your application will be rejected.
- Non-EU citizens residing outside Italy must also pre-enrol online at the Italian Embassy/Consulate in their country of residence through the Universitaly portal at your earliest convenience and no later than 30 August 2023. Please check the video tutorial on how to fill in the pre-enrolment form.The procedure (available both in English and in Italian) is divided into three parts (Personal data, Embassy and degree programme, entry qualification); when required, it is necessary to select "Università degli Studi di Padova" and the desired degree programme.If no certificate of B2 level (CEFR) or higher in Italian is held, they are also required to sit an Italian language test.
EU and EU-equated candidates must also register on Uniweb following the instructions set forth by the relevant Call for applications - If an admission test (different from the TOLC) is required for the chosen degree programme, you must sit the test in Padua (please check the relevant Call for applications)
- To finalise enrolment, please refer to instructions in the section How to Enrol
Deadlines
All deadlines are set forth by the relevant Calls for admissions which will be published in 2024 on: https://www.unipd.it/avvisi-ammissione-lauree-triennali-ciclo-unico.
Required documents
For admission purposes, coloured scanned copies (PDF format) of the following original documents are required:
- Upper secondary school certificate (if already obtained, or enrolment or provisional certificate);
- Valid ID card (ONLY for EU or EU-equated citizens) or passport;
- Residence permit (ONLY for non-EU citizens residing in Italy);
- Italian language certificate or other language certificates (if required - check entry requirements for each programme);
- Any other document required (check entry requirements for each programme);
NB: if you are admitted to the degree programme, you will have to submit other documents, including legalised copies of your previous qualifications. No legalised documents will have to be submitted during application stage. However, an English or Italian translation of your entry qualification should be uploaded.
Programmes
(with national-based selection)
Step-by-step procedure
- Choose one or more degree programmes on offer.
- Check entry requirements and register for the admission test as the instructions and within the deadlines set forth by the relevant Calls for applications. Note: you can choose more than one degree programme.
- Pay the application fee as indicated in the relevant Calls for applications. The fee is not refundable. You have to pay the application fee for each degree programme you apply for.
- Print out the application summary. NB: you will not receive any confirmation email upon application submission. Therefore, the application summary print-out constitutes proof of application.
- Non-EU citizens residing outside Italy must also pre-enrol online at the Italian Embassy/Consulate in their country of residence through the Universitaly portal . Please check the video tutorial on how to fill in the pre-enrolment form. Students must also prove a B2 level in Italian through a certificate or online language test.
- Sit the admission test, and wait for the selection results to be published.
- If you are in a suitable position in the ranking, follow the steps to accept your place and pay the admission fee (ie. first instalment) as per the instructions set forth by the relevant Calls for applications.
- Submit the documents required to check the validity of your foreign entry qualification as per the instructions and within the deadline indicated to all selected candidates from the Admissions and Welcome unit.
- Finalise enrolment following instructions provided by the Global Engagement Office - Admissions and Welcome Unit (see section How to enrol).
Deadlines
Deadlines are set forth by the relevant Calls for applications, published on the University’s website starting from July 2024.
Tests dates 2024:
- Medicina veterinaria, Medicina e chirurgia, Odontoiatria e protesi dentaria: TBD
- September (TBD): Professioni sanitarie - lauree (Health professions - Bachelor’s degree programmes);
- September (TBD): Scienze della formazione primaria (Primary Teacher Education);
- September (TBD): Professioni sanitarie - lauree magistrali (Health professions - Master’s degree programmes
Master’s degree programmes
Step-by-step procedure (programmes with unlimited number of places)
- Choose one or more Master’s degree programme in Italian and carefully check its entry requirements.
- Prepare all required documents (in PDF format)
- Sign up for apply.unipd.it by clicking on “Become an applicant” and filling in the online form.
- Use the applicant code you receive by email to “Sign In” and complete your application. Make sure you have filled in all the fields due and uploaded all necessary documents before clicking on “Submit”. Please note that you can apply for up to 3 degree programmes. Do not sign up more than once with different email addresses, or your application will be rejected.
- Pay the pre-enrolment fee (€30). The fee is not refundable. You will be emailed with a link for payment.
- Non-EU citizens residing outside Italy must also pre-enrol online at the Italian Embassy/Consulate in their country of residence through the Universitaly portal at your earliest convenience and no later than 15 July 2023.
The procedure (available both in English and in Italian) is divided into three parts (Personal data, Embassy and degree programme, entry qualification); when required, it is necessary to select "Università degli Studi di Padova" and the degree programme they have been admitted to. If no certificate of B2 level (CEFR) or higher in Italian is held, they are also required to sit an Italian language test. - Wait for your application to be assessed. Please note that your application is first checked by the Admissions and Welcome Unit, and then assessed by a dedicated Academic Committee.
- To finalise enrolment, please refer to instructions in the section How to enrol.
Step-by-step procedure (programmes with limited number of places)
- Choose one or more degree programmes on offer and carefully check entry requirements and deadlines set forth by the relevant Call for applications
- The Global Engagement Office - Admissions and Welcome Unit will check candidates’ entry qualification (upper secondary school certificate) gained abroad within the deadlines for pre-enrolment set forth by the Call for applications. Sign up for apply.unipd.it by clicking on “Become an applicant” and filling in the form to access the procedure. Once signed up, use the applicant code you received by email to “Sign In” and complete your application. Make sure you have filled in all the fields due and uploaded all necessary documents in PDF format before clicking on “Submit”. Do not sign up more than once with different email addresses, or your application will be rejected.
- Non-EU citizens residing outside Italy must also pre-enrol online at the Italian Embassy/Consulate in their country of residence through the Universitaly portal at your earliest convenience and no later than 30 August 2023. The procedure (available both in English and in Italian) is divided into three parts (Personal data, Embassy and degree programme, entry qualification); when required, it is necessary to select "Università degli Studi di Padova" and the desired degree programme. If no certificate of B2 level (CEFR) or higher in Italian is held, they are also required to sit an Italian language test. They do not need to register on Uniweb.
EU and EU-equated candidates must also register on Uniweb following the instructions set forth by the relevant Call for applications - Wait for your application to be assessed. Please note that your application is first checked by the Admissions and Welcome Unit, and then assessed by a dedicated Academic Committee.
- To finalise enrolment, please refer to instructions in the section How to Enrol
Timeline
Degree programmes with an UNLIMITED number of places
First Call:
- 2 November 2023 - 2 February 2024
Second Call:
- 2 March - 2 May 2024
Third Call (ONLY EU citizens and non-EU citizens residing in Italy)
- 2 June – 2 August 2024
Degree programmes with a LIMITED number of places
Deadlines are set forth by the relevant Calls for applications, published on the University’s website in January 2024.
Required documents
When completing your online application, you will have to upload coloured scanned copies (PDF format) of the following original documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (Résumé) in Italian;
- Motivation Letter in Italian;
- Transcript of Records;
- University degree (if already obtained; or an enrolment or provisional certificate);
- Valid ID card (ONLY for EU or EU-equated citizens) or passport;
- Residence permit (ONLY for non-EU citizens residing in Italy);
- Italian Language certificate or other language certificates (if required - check entry requirements for each degree programme);
- Any other document required (check entry requirements for each degree programme).
NB: if you are admitted to the degree programme, you will have to submit other documents, including legalised copies of your previous qualifications. No legalised documents will have to be submitted during application stage. However, an English or Italian translation of your entry qualification should be uploaded.
About your citizenship
Please check carefully the category below you most identify with, because it can affect the application process.
EU and EU-equated citizenship
- citizens of any European Union Member States
- citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, San Marino
- citizens with a dual nationality, one of which is Italian/European. Please note that, if you have an Italian nationality, you must apply as Italian, pursuant to Italian Law
- citizens of a country outside the European Union residing in Italy and holding a valid Italian residence permit - Permesso di soggiorno which allows enrolment at university, as per existing regulations on enrolment.
Non-European citizens residing outside Italy
Citizens of a country outside the European Union, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Switzerland or San Marino AND who do not have a double nationality, including Italian or any European nationality, AND who cannot be considered as non-EU citizens residing in Italy (see above).
Candidates falling into this category can find key information and deadlines on the web page Studenti stranieri of the Italian Ministry of University and Research.
Marco Polo Project
Refugee status
Students who wish to inform the University of Padua about their refugee status can fill in the relevant form below and send it by email to unipd.rescuefund@unipd.it together with the required documentation.
Global Engagement Office - Recruitment Unit
Palazzo Anselmi
Lungargine del Piovego 1 - 35131 Padova
For academic related information, please contact the programme coordinator/secretariat
tel. +39 0498273131