University of Padova
Scholarship
Undergraduate Scholarships at the University of Padova
1. Padua
International Excellence Scholarship
·
Type:
Merit-based
·
Eligibility:
o Non-Italian citizens
o Holders of a non-Italian secondary school diploma
o Applicants to English-taught Bachelor's or Single Cycle degree
programs
·
Benefits:
o Full tuition fee waiver
o €8,000 per academic year
o Renewable for up to 3 years (Bachelor's) or 6 years (Single
Cycle degrees), subject to academic performance
·
Selection
Criteria: Academic excellence and potential in
the chosen field of study
·
Application:
No separate application; candidates are automatically
considered when applying to eligible programs
2. Departmental Scholarships
·
Type:
Merit-based
·
Eligibility:
o International students applying to specific English-taught
programs
·
Benefits:
o Amounts vary by department, ranging from €2,400 to €11,520 per
academic year
o Some scholarships are renewable for multiple years
·
Departments
Offering Scholarships:
o Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science
o Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment
o Information Engineering
o Physics and Astronomy
o Mathematics
o Political Science, Law, and International Studies
· Application: Candidates are automatically considered when applying to eligible programs
3. Students
at Risk Scholarships
·
Type:
Need-based
·
Eligibility:
o International students facing adverse conditions in their home
countries
o Applicants to English-taught Bachelor's or Single Cycle degree
programs
·
Benefits:
o Full tuition fee waiver
o €12,000 per academic year
o Renewable for the standard duration of the program, subject to
academic performance
·
Application:
Specific call for applications; candidates must apply
separately
4. Fee Waivers
·
Type:
Need-based
·
Eligibility:
o International students with financial constraints
o Applicants to English-taught Bachelor's or Single Cycle degree
programs
·
Benefits:
o Full tuition fee waiver
· Application: Candidates are automatically considered when applying to eligible programs
Additional Information
·
Tuition
Fees: Range from €2,500 to €3,000 per year,
depending on the program and student's financial situation
·
Application
Tips:
o Prepare and submit all required documents before deadlines
o Ensure you meet the specific eligibility criteria for each
scholarship
o Check the official university website for detailed information and updates
Graduate (Master's) Scholarships at the University of Padova
1. Padua
International Excellence Scholarship
·
Type:
Merit-based
·
Eligibility:
o Non-Italian citizens
o Holders of a non-Italian Bachelor's degree
o Applicants to English-taught Master's degree programs
·
Benefits:
o Full tuition fee waiver
o €8,000 per academic year
o Maximum duration: 2 years
·
Application:
No separate application; candidates are automatically
considered when applying to eligible programs
2. Departmental Scholarships
·
Type:
Merit-based
·
Eligibility:
o International students applying to specific English-taught
Master's programs
·
Benefits:
o Amounts vary by department, ranging from €6,000 to €8,000 per
academic year
o Some scholarships are renewable for multiple years
·
Departments
Offering Scholarships:
o Engineering
o Arts
o Biomedical Sciences
·
Application:
Candidates are automatically considered when applying to
eligible programs
3. Galilean School of Higher
Education Scholarships
·
Type:
Merit-based
·
Eligibility:
o International students admitted to the Galilean School's
Master's programs
·
Benefits:
o €2,500 grant
o Free accommodation
o Free books
o One round-trip ticket to the home country per academic year
·
Application:
Separate application required; selection is highly
competitive
4. Regione Veneto Scholarships
·
Type:
Need-based
·
Eligibility:
o Students (both Italian and international) with low family income
o ISEE below €26,306.25 and ISPE below €40,031.27
o Admitted to a Master's degree program at the University of
Padova
·
Benefits:
o Full tuition fee waiver
o Monthly stipend
o Accommodation support
·
Application:
Separate application required; documentation of financial
status needed
5. MAECI Scholarships (Italian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation)
·
Type:
Government-funded
·
Eligibility:
o International students from specific countries
o Applicants to Master's programs in Italy
·
Benefits:
o €900 monthly allowance
o Duration: 6 to 9 months
·
Application:
Separate application through the MAECI portal
6. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master
Degrees
·
Type:
EU-funded
·
Eligibility:
o Students admitted to Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programs
involving the University of Padova
·
Benefits:
o Full tuition fee coverage
o Monthly stipend
o Travel and installation allowances
· Application: Apply through the specific Erasmus Mundus program consortium
Additional Information
·
Tuition
Fees: Range from €2,500 to €3,000 per year,
depending on the program and student's financial situation
·
Application
Tips:
o Prepare and submit all required documents before deadlines
o Ensure you meet the specific eligibility criteria for each
scholarship
o Check the official university website for detailed information and updates
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Eligibility criteria
Undergraduate Admission Eligibility – University of Padova (for
International Students)
1. Educational
Qualification
·
You must hold a secondary school leaving qualification that:
o Is
valid for admission to university-level studies in the country where it was
obtained.
o Was
completed after at least 12 years of
schooling.
o Is
officially translated into Italian
or English (if not already in one of these languages).
If your education system only includes 10 or 11 years of schooling, you may need to complete additional academic requirements (like foundation years or 1–2 years of university study) before applying.
2. Program-Specific Requirements
Some programs (especially those in Science, Engineering, Medicine, etc.) may
require:
·
Specific subjects in high school (e.g.,
Mathematics, Physics, Biology).
·
A minimum
GPA or marks from your previous academic record.
· Entrance exams or online evaluations.
3. Language Requirements
English-Taught Programs:
·
You must provide proof of English proficiency:
o IELTS: typically ≥ 6.0
o TOEFL iBT: typically ≥ 80
o Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2
Proficiency
o OR
a declaration that your previous studies were conducted in English (accepted
case-by-case)
Italian-Taught Programs:
·
You must pass an Italian language test at B2 level, or provide certification from:
o CILS
(University of Siena)
o CELI
(University of Perugia)
o PLIDA
(Dante Alighieri Society)
o CLIDA (University for Foreigners of Reggio Calabria)
4. Admission Tests (for some
programs)
·
Some competitive or limited-access courses
(e.g., Medicine and Surgery, Architecture, Engineering) may require you to:
o Take
national entrance exams (like IMAT
for Medicine in English)
o Pass Padova’s online test or department-level evaluations
5. Visa and Pre-enrollment (Non-EU students only)
·
You must complete pre-enrollment
·
Apply for a Type D student visa
·
You will need:
o Admission
letter from University of Padova
o Proof
of funds (~€6,000–€7,000)
o Health
insurance
o Accommodation details in Italy
6. Documents Required
·
High school diploma and transcripts (officially
translated and legalized/apostilled)
·
Valid passport
·
Language certificate (English or Italian,
depending on program)
·
Motivation letter (in some cases)
·
Recommendation letter (optional, varies by
program)
· Declaration of Value (DoV) or Statement of Comparability (via CIMEA)
7. Application Timeline
|
Stage |
Typical
Period |
|
|
Applications open |
November – March/April |
|
|
Scholarship consideration |
Deadline in February–March |
|
|
Admission results |
April – May |
|
|
Visa application (non-EU) |
May – July |
|
|
Academic year starts |
Late September – October |
Graduate Admission Eligibility – University of Padova (International
Students)
1. Educational Qualification
·
You must hold a Bachelor’s degree (first cycle qualification) that:
o Is
recognized as equivalent to an
Italian Bachelor's degree.
o Was
awarded after at least 3 years of
university studies (180 ECTS or equivalent).
o Is
in a relevant subject area
depending on the Master’s program you're applying for.
Some programs require a closely related
academic background. For example:
·
MSc in Data Science → Bachelor's in Computer
Science, Math, or Engineering.
· MSc in Medical Biotechnologies → Bachelor's in Biology, Biotech, etc.
2. Program-Specific Requirements
·
Some Master’s programs may have:
o A
minimum GPA or marks threshold.
o Specific
coursework or subject knowledge required.
o Academic interviews or entrance assessments (for highly selective programs).
3. Language Requirements
English-Taught Programs:
· Demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the
following:
o IELTS: typically ≥ 6.0 (some programs
require 6.5)
o TOEFL iBT: ≥ 80
o Cambridge: B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2
Proficiency
o OR
proof that your Bachelor’s degree was taught entirely in English
Italian-Taught Programs:
·
You must provide B2-level Italian proficiency (CEFR):
o Accepted
certificates: CILS, CELI, PLIDA, or CLIQ
o Or pass an internal Italian language test organized by the university
4. Admission Tests / Evaluations
·
Many programs evaluate your academic background through:
o CV/resume
screening
o Academic
references
o Motivation
letter
o Online
interviews (occasionally)
· Competitive programs (e.g., in Engineering, Economics, Biotech) may include written or oral exams
5. Visa & Pre-enrollment (Non-EU
applicants)
·
You must complete pre-enrollment
·
Apply for a Type D student visa at the Italian Embassy.
·
Required documents include:
o Admission
letter
o Proof
of financial means (~€6,000–€7,000)
o Accommodation
details in Italy
o Health insurance coverage
6. Documents Required
·
Bachelor’s degree certificate and full
transcript (translated and legalized/apostilled)
·
Passport
·
Language certificate (English or Italian)
·
Curriculum
Vitae (CV)
·
Motivation
letter
·
Letters of
recommendation (varies by program)
· Statement of Comparability or Declaration of Value (DoV) from CIMEA or Embassy
7. Application Timeline
|
Stage |
Typical Period |
|
Applications open |
November – March/April |
|
Scholarship application |
Usually ends in March |
|
Results announced |
April – May |
|
Visa processing (non-EU) |
May – July |
|
Courses start |
Late September – October |
Useful Tips
·
You can apply
to up to 2 Master’s programs in a single application session.
·
Check the specific program’s official webpage
for tailored criteria.
· Some programs may offer pre-admission evaluations before the main application opens.
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Undergraduate Scholarships at the University of Padova
1. Padua
International Excellence Scholarship
·
Type:
Merit-based
·
Eligibility:
o Non-Italian citizens
o Holders of a non-Italian secondary school diploma
o Applicants to English-taught Bachelor's or Single Cycle degree
programs
·
Benefits:
o Full tuition fee waiver
o €8,000 per academic year
o Renewable for up to 3 years (Bachelor's) or 6 years (Single
Cycle degrees), subject to academic performance
·
Selection
Criteria: Academic excellence and potential in
the chosen field of study
·
Application:
No separate application; candidates are automatically
considered when applying to eligible programs
2. Departmental Scholarships
·
Type:
Merit-based
·
Eligibility:
o International students applying to specific English-taught
programs
·
Benefits:
o Amounts vary by department, ranging from €2,400 to €11,520 per
academic year
o Some scholarships are renewable for multiple years
·
Departments
Offering Scholarships:
o Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science
o Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment
o Information Engineering
o Physics and Astronomy
o Mathematics
o Political Science, Law, and International Studies
· Application: Candidates are automatically considered when applying to eligible programs
3. Students
at Risk Scholarships
·
Type:
Need-based
·
Eligibility:
o International students facing adverse conditions in their home
countries
o Applicants to English-taught Bachelor's or Single Cycle degree
programs
·
Benefits:
o Full tuition fee waiver
o €12,000 per academic year
o Renewable for the standard duration of the program, subject to
academic performance
·
Application:
Specific call for applications; candidates must apply
separately
4. Fee Waivers
·
Type:
Need-based
·
Eligibility:
o International students with financial constraints
o Applicants to English-taught Bachelor's or Single Cycle degree
programs
·
Benefits:
o Full tuition fee waiver
· Application: Candidates are automatically considered when applying to eligible programs
Additional Information
·
Tuition
Fees: Range from €2,500 to €3,000 per year,
depending on the program and student's financial situation
·
Application
Tips:
o Prepare and submit all required documents before deadlines
o Ensure you meet the specific eligibility criteria for each
scholarship
o Check the official university website for detailed information and updates
Graduate (Master's) Scholarships at the University of Padova
1. Padua
International Excellence Scholarship
·
Type:
Merit-based
·
Eligibility:
o Non-Italian citizens
o Holders of a non-Italian Bachelor's degree
o Applicants to English-taught Master's degree programs
·
Benefits:
o Full tuition fee waiver
o €8,000 per academic year
o Maximum duration: 2 years
·
Application:
No separate application; candidates are automatically
considered when applying to eligible programs
2. Departmental Scholarships
·
Type:
Merit-based
·
Eligibility:
o International students applying to specific English-taught
Master's programs
·
Benefits:
o Amounts vary by department, ranging from €6,000 to €8,000 per
academic year
o Some scholarships are renewable for multiple years
·
Departments
Offering Scholarships:
o Engineering
o Arts
o Biomedical Sciences
·
Application:
Candidates are automatically considered when applying to
eligible programs
3. Galilean School of Higher
Education Scholarships
·
Type:
Merit-based
·
Eligibility:
o International students admitted to the Galilean School's
Master's programs
·
Benefits:
o €2,500 grant
o Free accommodation
o Free books
o One round-trip ticket to the home country per academic year
·
Application:
Separate application required; selection is highly
competitive
4. Regione Veneto Scholarships
·
Type:
Need-based
·
Eligibility:
o Students (both Italian and international) with low family income
o ISEE below €26,306.25 and ISPE below €40,031.27
o Admitted to a Master's degree program at the University of
Padova
·
Benefits:
o Full tuition fee waiver
o Monthly stipend
o Accommodation support
·
Application:
Separate application required; documentation of financial
status needed
5. MAECI Scholarships (Italian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation)
·
Type:
Government-funded
·
Eligibility:
o International students from specific countries
o Applicants to Master's programs in Italy
·
Benefits:
o €900 monthly allowance
o Duration: 6 to 9 months
·
Application:
Separate application through the MAECI portal
6. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master
Degrees
·
Type:
EU-funded
·
Eligibility:
o Students admitted to Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programs
involving the University of Padova
·
Benefits:
o Full tuition fee coverage
o Monthly stipend
o Travel and installation allowances
· Application: Apply through the specific Erasmus Mundus program consortium
Additional Information
·
Tuition
Fees: Range from €2,500 to €3,000 per year,
depending on the program and student's financial situation
·
Application
Tips:
o Prepare and submit all required documents before deadlines
o Ensure you meet the specific eligibility criteria for each
scholarship
o Check the official university website for detailed information and updates
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Undergraduate Admission Eligibility – University of Padova (for
International Students)
1. Educational
Qualification
·
You must hold a secondary school leaving qualification that:
o Is
valid for admission to university-level studies in the country where it was
obtained.
o Was
completed after at least 12 years of
schooling.
o Is
officially translated into Italian
or English (if not already in one of these languages).
If your education system only includes 10 or 11 years of schooling, you may need to complete additional academic requirements (like foundation years or 1–2 years of university study) before applying.
2. Program-Specific Requirements
Some programs (especially those in Science, Engineering, Medicine, etc.) may
require:
·
Specific subjects in high school (e.g.,
Mathematics, Physics, Biology).
·
A minimum
GPA or marks from your previous academic record.
· Entrance exams or online evaluations.
3. Language Requirements
English-Taught Programs:
·
You must provide proof of English proficiency:
o IELTS: typically ≥ 6.0
o TOEFL iBT: typically ≥ 80
o Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2
Proficiency
o OR
a declaration that your previous studies were conducted in English (accepted
case-by-case)
Italian-Taught Programs:
·
You must pass an Italian language test at B2 level, or provide certification from:
o CILS
(University of Siena)
o CELI
(University of Perugia)
o PLIDA
(Dante Alighieri Society)
o CLIDA (University for Foreigners of Reggio Calabria)
4. Admission Tests (for some
programs)
·
Some competitive or limited-access courses
(e.g., Medicine and Surgery, Architecture, Engineering) may require you to:
o Take
national entrance exams (like IMAT
for Medicine in English)
o Pass Padova’s online test or department-level evaluations
5. Visa and Pre-enrollment (Non-EU students only)
·
You must complete pre-enrollment
·
Apply for a Type D student visa
·
You will need:
o Admission
letter from University of Padova
o Proof
of funds (~€6,000–€7,000)
o Health
insurance
o Accommodation details in Italy
6. Documents Required
·
High school diploma and transcripts (officially
translated and legalized/apostilled)
·
Valid passport
·
Language certificate (English or Italian,
depending on program)
·
Motivation letter (in some cases)
·
Recommendation letter (optional, varies by
program)
· Declaration of Value (DoV) or Statement of Comparability (via CIMEA)
7. Application Timeline
|
Stage |
Typical
Period |
|
|
Applications open |
November – March/April |
|
|
Scholarship consideration |
Deadline in February–March |
|
|
Admission results |
April – May |
|
|
Visa application (non-EU) |
May – July |
|
|
Academic year starts |
Late September – October |
Graduate Admission Eligibility – University of Padova (International
Students)
1. Educational Qualification
·
You must hold a Bachelor’s degree (first cycle qualification) that:
o Is
recognized as equivalent to an
Italian Bachelor's degree.
o Was
awarded after at least 3 years of
university studies (180 ECTS or equivalent).
o Is
in a relevant subject area
depending on the Master’s program you're applying for.
Some programs require a closely related
academic background. For example:
·
MSc in Data Science → Bachelor's in Computer
Science, Math, or Engineering.
· MSc in Medical Biotechnologies → Bachelor's in Biology, Biotech, etc.
2. Program-Specific Requirements
·
Some Master’s programs may have:
o A
minimum GPA or marks threshold.
o Specific
coursework or subject knowledge required.
o Academic interviews or entrance assessments (for highly selective programs).
3. Language Requirements
English-Taught Programs:
· Demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the
following:
o IELTS: typically ≥ 6.0 (some programs
require 6.5)
o TOEFL iBT: ≥ 80
o Cambridge: B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2
Proficiency
o OR
proof that your Bachelor’s degree was taught entirely in English
Italian-Taught Programs:
·
You must provide B2-level Italian proficiency (CEFR):
o Accepted
certificates: CILS, CELI, PLIDA, or CLIQ
o Or pass an internal Italian language test organized by the university
4. Admission Tests / Evaluations
·
Many programs evaluate your academic background through:
o CV/resume
screening
o Academic
references
o Motivation
letter
o Online
interviews (occasionally)
· Competitive programs (e.g., in Engineering, Economics, Biotech) may include written or oral exams
5. Visa & Pre-enrollment (Non-EU
applicants)
·
You must complete pre-enrollment
·
Apply for a Type D student visa at the Italian Embassy.
·
Required documents include:
o Admission
letter
o Proof
of financial means (~€6,000–€7,000)
o Accommodation
details in Italy
o Health insurance coverage
6. Documents Required
·
Bachelor’s degree certificate and full
transcript (translated and legalized/apostilled)
·
Passport
·
Language certificate (English or Italian)
·
Curriculum
Vitae (CV)
·
Motivation
letter
·
Letters of
recommendation (varies by program)
· Statement of Comparability or Declaration of Value (DoV) from CIMEA or Embassy
7. Application Timeline
|
Stage |
Typical Period |
|
Applications open |
November – March/April |
|
Scholarship application |
Usually ends in March |
|
Results announced |
April – May |
|
Visa processing (non-EU) |
May – July |
|
Courses start |
Late September – October |
Useful Tips
·
You can apply
to up to 2 Master’s programs in a single application session.
·
Check the specific program’s official webpage
for tailored criteria.
· Some programs may offer pre-admission evaluations before the main application opens.