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Unipd in the Region: Treviso and Chioggia

25.02.2026

The University of Padua continues its plan to strengthen its presence across the Veneto region through a decentralisation strategy aimed not only at teaching excellence, but also at resource rationalisation and the redevelopment of local architectural heritage.

The Treviso Campus: towards the new “Ex Caserma Salsa” complex

Thirty years after launching its teaching activities in the city of Treviso, the University has formalised its transition to a stable and fully functional headquarters, moving beyond temporary rental premises.

The Comune di Treviso will grant the University a 50-year surface right over a building within the former “Tommaso Salsa” Barracks, located on Viale Brigata Marche. The facility will host programmes from the School of Law as well as the first years of the Health Professions degree courses, within a high-quality setting capable of accommodating approximately 1,800 students.

The new partnership between the Municipality of Treviso and the University of Padua will act as a catalyst for the urban regeneration of the northern area of the city. In addition to the full redevelopment of the former barracks, the plan includes the creation of a waterway running alongside a new cycle path, integrated into the surrounding green area. The aim is to transform the entire complex into a centre of excellence for the city, combining education, sport and leisure.

The overall project, worth more than €12 million, is co-financed by the Municipality with €3.3 million from Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR) funds, while the University will invest up to €8.97 million to complete the renovation, based on a joint project developed by the two institutions. This commitment will enable a reduction in rental costs and an optimisation of logistical and library services.

The works will be carried out in two functional phases: the first phase, funded by the Municipality through PNRR resources, is scheduled for completion by September 2026; the second phase is expected to be finalised by the end of 2028.

The Chioggia hub: conservative restoration of Palazzo Grassi


The University reaffirms its longstanding commitment to the Chioggia area through a new agreement aimed at enhancing the scientific and museum value of Palazzo Grassi, which currently hosts the teaching activities of the Marine Biology degree programme and the Adriatic Zoology Museum “Giuseppe Olivi”.

Under the agreement with the Comune di Chioggia, the property will be granted to the University on an 18-year concession, free of charge. The arrangement ensures the operational continuity of the Department of Biology and continued public access to the “Giuseppe Olivi” Adriatic Zoology Museum.

In return, the University of Padua commits to financing an extraordinary maintenance and building innovation plan for a total amount of €3.32 million, thereby strengthening its scientific presence and contributing to the preservation and development of a strategic cultural and research hub for the local community.