ABOUT UNIVERSITY

The university of pavia (italian: università degli studi di pavia, unipv or università di pavia; latin: alma ticinensis universitas) is a university located in pavia, lombardy, italy. There was evidence of teaching as early as 1361, making it one of the oldest universities in the world. It was the sole university in milan and the greater lombardy region until the end of the 19th century.[1] in 2022, the university was recognized by the times higher education among the top 10 in italy and among the 300 best in the world currently, it has 18 departments and 9 faculties. It does not have a main campus; its buildings and facilities are scattered around the city, which is in turn called "a city campus". The university caters to more than 20,000 students who come from italy and all over the world.

The university offers more than 80 undergraduate programs; over 40 master programs, and roughly 20 doctoral programs (including 8 in english) about 1,500 students who enter the university every year are international students.

The university operates multiple cultural and scientific museums, including the university history museum, a botanical garden, research centers, university libraries and a university press. The university is also affiliated with policlinico san matteo, at which hundreds of medical students from the university perform clinical rotations during their clinical years.

The university of pavia is a member of the coimbra group and european university association. It also participates in the erasmus programme, which allows student exchanges between the university of pavia and various universities in europe

 

UNIVERSITY TYPE ESTABLISHED ON COUNTRY QS RANKING
PUBLIC 13 April 1361 ITALY 440

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION OWN HOSPITAL LOCATION
ENGLISH No ORSO STRADA NUOVA, 65 - 27100 PAVIA – ITALY

WHY CHOOSE THIS UNIVERSITY

Why choose the University of Pavia?
  • Multicultural environment
    The university has a diverse student body from around the world. 
  • International community
    The university is part of an international community of research, knowledge, and innovation. 
  • Student support
    The university offers support for students with disabilities and specific learning disabilities. 
  • Career services
    The university has a career fair that helps students and recent graduates find jobs. 
  • Teaching
    The university has a variety of courses taught by highly-qualified instructors. 
  • Location
    The university is located in a medium-sized city where everything you need is within walking distance. 
  • Programs
    The university offers programs in many fields, including economics, political science, law, engineering, and medicine. 
Additional information
  • The university has a Foundation Year Program that offers intensive language training and cutting-edge teaching methods. 
     
  • The university has a "University in the Colleges" project that offers new courses and workshops. 

 

ADMISSION & ELIGIBILITY


To be eligible for admission to the university of pavia, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Secondary school diploma

You must have a secondary school diploma after at least 12 years of schooling. 

  • Academic eligibility exam

You may need to pass an academic eligibility exam, depending on your secondary school diploma's education system. 

  • English language proficiency

You must have a minimum b2 level of english proficiency, as measured by the common european framework (cef). 

  • Bachelor's degree

If you're applying for a master's program, you must have a bachelor's degree that's at least three years long. 

  • Foreign diploma

If you have a foreign diploma, you can check with the italian ministry of university and research to see if it's eligible. 

  • Program-specific requirements

Some programs may have additional requirements, such as specific scores on exams or knowledge of certain subjects. 

You can apply to the university of pavia through the application platform. The university's admission office will evaluate your application and let you know if you've been admitted. 

 

FEE STRUCTURE

The university of pavia's tuition fees vary depending on the student's nationality, family income, and area of study. The university offers scholarships and financial support to help students pay for their education. 

Tuition fees

  • International students

Pay a flat rate based on their nationality and area of study. The flat rate ranges from €400–€4,500 per year. 

  • Students with lower family income

May be eligible for a reduction from the flat rate. The university uses the isee indicator to estimate the family's economic status. 

Financial support

  • The university offers scholarships and financial support of up to €6,000 per year. 
  • Students can apply for financial support by providing financial documents with their application. 

Fees calculation 

  • The university's website has information on fees calculation, exemptions, payments, refunds, and financial support.

 

SCHOLARSHIP

The university of pavia offers several scholarships for medical students, including merit-based scholarships, regional scholarships, and scholarships for students with disabilities. 

Merit-based scholarships

  • Education future international scholarship: a merit-based scholarship for master's students 
  • R&d systems scholarship: a merit-based scholarship for master's students 
  • Erasmus+: a merit-based grant for study mobility 
  • Tuition fee waiver scholarship: a merit-based scholarship for international students 

Regional scholarships 

  • Regional based scholarships: a fully funded scholarship for national and international students
  • Eligibility: students must have a yearly income of less than 23,000 euros

Scholarships for students with disabilities 

  • Scholarship for students with disabilities: a need-based scholarship

Other scholarships 

  • Novus biologicals scholarship: a scholarship for master's students
  • Queen elizabeth commonwealth scholarships: a scholarship for master's students
  • 1040 abroad international studies scholarship initiative: a scholarship for master's students

 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

To be admitted to the university of pavia, you'll need to upload scanned copies of the following documents during the online application process: 

  • Application form: you can find this form in the call for admission 
  • Personal identification document: upload a scan of the front and back of your id 
  • Academic qualification: upload a scan of your diploma or degree, or a transcript of records 
  • Letter of reference: upload one or two reference letters 
  • Motivation letter: upload a letter explaining why you want to attend the university 
  • Curriculum vitae: upload a cv that highlights your relevant work experience 
  • Declaration of value: if your qualification wasn't issued in a country that's part of the lisbon recognition convention, you'll need to upload a declaration of value from the italian embassy or consulate 
  • Statement of comparability: if your qualification wasn't issued in a country that's part of the lisbon recognition convention, you can upload a statement of comparability from cimea 
  • Diploma supplement: if your qualification was issued by a european university, you can upload a diploma supplement 

 

 

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