Psychology: Times Higher Education places Unipd at the first place in Italy and among the top 100 universities in the world

19.11.2019

The results fall under the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking of best universities in the world in relation to the scientific area of Psychology. The British based Times Higher Education (THE) publication is one of the most prestigious academic ranking systems internationally.
According to the THE ranking, the University of Padua is the best university in Italy to study Psychology.

Under this particular ranking, the University of Padua has improved its position by about 50, in comparison to that of the previous edition. This places Unipd for the first time among the Top100 universities worldwide. Specifically, in 67th place of the Times Higher Education (THE) publication.  This result is due to the University’s united effort in continuing its investment in research, education and internationalization. Over the past few years, the Unipd has progressively improved its position in the rankings of both the overall and individual disciplinary fields.  This ranking takes on an even more importance significance for the University of Padua, as the scientific area of Psychology is preparing to celebrate its 100 year of study. Prof. Vittorio Benussi held the very first academic lesson in this discipline at the University of Padua in May of 1919.

"This is a historic achievement, says Rector Rizzuto; Ranking at THE’s top 100 universities worldwide, takes on an even more importance significance for the University of Padua, as the scientific area of Psychology is preparing to celebrate its 100 year of study. In May of 1919, Prof. Vittorio Benussi held the very first academic lesson in this discipline at the University of Padua. This result is due to the University’s united effort in continuing its investment in research, teaching, and internationalization, areas in which the University’s attentions remains the highest."