About the University of Padua
Founded in 1222, the University of Padua is one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities, representing a multidisciplinary institution aimed at providing its students with professional training and a solid cultural background. It combines a rich historical tradition with high-level research and teaching, offering a unique learning environment deeply rooted in freedom of thought and study.
Year of Foundation: 1222
Location: Padua, Veneto, Italy
Official Website: UNIPD
About the Medicine and Surgery Degree Programme
The Medicine and Surgery degree programme is a six-year single-cycle degree taught entirely in English. Established in 2019, the programme is built around modern teaching methods and aims to train professionals with a holistic vision of the human being, focusing on health promotion and global health.
Characterized by an international and student-centered approach, the programme has relocated its academic activities to the city of Venice starting from the 2025/2026 academic year.
World Rankings
Overall University Rankings
| Ranking Organization | World Ranking |
|---|---|
| QS – World University Rankings 2026 | 233 |
| THE (Times Higher Education) – World University Rankings 2026 | 201–250 |
| ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) – 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities | 151–200 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking – Traditional Edition 2025 | 86 |
Medicine Subject Rankings
(These rankings reflect the overall performance of the medical faculty.)
| Ranking Organization | Medicine Ranking |
|---|---|
| QS (Medicine) | 131 |
| THE (Medical and Health) | 151–175 |
| ARWU (Clinical Medicine) | 151–200 |
| CWTS Leiden (Biomedical and health sciences) | 88 |
Medicine and Surgery Admission Quotas and IMAT Score Ranges
Annual Student Quotas
- EU students: 75
- Non-EU students: 25
IMAT Score Statistics
This table shows the highest score among all admitted students, together with the minimum admission scores for the EU and Non-EU quotas.
| Academic Year | Highest Score (EU & Non-EU) | EU Minimum Score | Non-EU Minimum Score |
| 2025 | 87 | 58.6 | 65.4 |
| 2024 | 79.1 | 63.2 | 71.6 |
| 2023 | 67.7 | 38.7 | 49.5 |
Tuition Fees, Scholarships, and Accommodation
Tuition Fees
At Italian public universities, tuition fees are calculated based on the official ISEE (family income) certificate.
This system applies to both EU and Non-EU students, meaning that fees are income-based.
Depending on family income:
- Fees can be very low or even fully waived,
- Or can reach approximately €500–€5,000 per year for higher-income families.
Scholarships – DSU (Diritto allo Studio Universitario)
The DSU regional scholarship is a public financial aid program that provides eligible students with financial grants, accommodation, and subsidized meals. It is available at all Italian public universities and is awarded by the regional authority where the university is located.
Learn more about the DSU Regional Scholarship, which provides financial aid, accommodation, and meals to eligible students.
University of Padua Scholarships
Details on merit-based and financial-support scholarships offered by the University of Padua are available on the Financial Support page.
Accommodation
Learn more about student accommodation and housing options at the University of Padua.
