Università di Padova
Italy | Padova, Italy
Italy | Padova, Italy
Founded in 1222, the University of Padua (known as Padova in Italian) holds the distinction of being Italy's second-oldest university, following the University of Bologna, and is among the earliest institutions of higher learning worldwide. Initially established as a school of law by scholars and students seeking greater academic independence from Bologna, Padua has grown into a renowned hub for education and research in Europe.
Today, the university boasts 32 departments, eight schools, 49 specialisation schools, and 43 research and service centres. Its schools span diverse disciplines, including Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Economics and Political Science, Law, Engineering, Medicine, Psychology, Science, and Human and Social Sciences and Cultural Heritage. Padua also operates numerous affiliated research organisations, science and technology hubs, and a university hospital, alongside a museum, a library, a school of excellence, and 14 student residences.
The University of Padua enrolls approximately 60,000 students, comprising 40,000 undergraduates and 20,000 postgraduates, supported by over 20,000 professors and research staff. These students and faculty are housed in the university's historic medieval buildings, continuing Padua’s centuries-long tradition of academic innovation and excellence.
As of 2025, the University of Padua (Università di Padova) is ranked 236th globally according to the QS World University Rankings. This places it among the top 250 universities worldwide and reinforces its reputation as one of the leading academic institutions in Italy. Domestically, it is ranked 4th in Italy, highlighting its academic and research excellence. The university excels in areas such as sustainability, international research collaborations, and graduate employment outcomes, aligning with its tradition of innovation and quality education
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