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1. RECEIVING YOUR OFFER ................................................................................................................ 3
2. COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT.................................................................................................. 4
3. COMING TO PADOVA ........................................................................................................................ 8
4. ITALIAN RESIDENCE PERMIT .......................................................................................................... 8
5. HEALTH INSURANCE ........................................................................................................................ 8
6. ACCOMMODATION IN PADOVA....................................................................................................... 9
7. STUDENT SERVICES ....................................................................................................................... 10
8. FEES AND FUNDING ....................................................................................................................... 11
9. FURTHER INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 11
INTRODUCTION
This offer information booklet is intended to support and prepare your arrival in Padova,
so please read it carefully. You should read this booklet alongside your formal offer
letter, as it sets out the next steps in the admission process and will advise you on what
action you may need to take next.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the International
Office - Welcome Unit at: international.admission@unipd.it
After having received your Offer / Conditional Offer, you must confirm as soon as
possible whether or not you will be accepting it. In order to accept your offer and
secure your place, you should:
1. Enrol on Uniweb before the 23rd of April (12.00 noon - CET), using the same
username and password received at application stage.
Please follow our step-to-step offer acceptance guidelines on how to complete the
online procedure.
2. Pay the admission fee of EUR 187, corresponding to the regional tax and “marca da
bollo” (revenue stamp).
You can pay the admission fee via credit card (PagoPa) at the end of the online
procedure or alternatively via bank transfer1.
Please note that the admission fee cannot be refunded and must be paid even if you
have been awarded a scholarship and/or a fee-waiver.
Once you have completed the online procedure and paid the admission fee, you must
send the payment receipt to the Welcome Unit at: international.admission@unipd.it
If you have received a conditional offer, you must provide evidence that you have met
the conditions of your offer before enrolling at the University. You should therefore let
the International Office - Welcome Unit know if you have achieved the conditions of
your offer as soon as possible. The evidence that you are required to provide will be
determined by the type of condition(s) outlined in your formal offer letter, and may
include:
The aforementioned evidence documents must be sent via e-mail to the International
Office – Welcome unit at international.admission@unipd.it no later than the 1st of
August 2019.
1 Please note that if you pay via bank transfer, the bank may charge you for the operation. The bank
account details of the University of Padova (IBAN, SWIFT ecc.) are indicated in the guidelines:
https://www.unipd.it/en/sites/en.unipd.it/files/Guidelines_Payment_0.pdf
University of Padova - International Office
Lungargine del Piovego 1 – 35131 Padova – IT
international.admission@unipd.it
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Unfortunately, it is not possible to defer the start date of an offer made by the University
of Padova, neither of one semester nor of one academic year.
If you decide to decline our offer for a.y. 2019/20 and you would like to apply again for
a.y. 2020/2021, you will have to go through the regular application procedure for a.y.
2020/2021.
Once you have accepted your place at the University of Padova, you need to pre-enrol
at the Italian Embassy/Consulate in your country of residence by the 24th of July
2019. If you are already residing in any of the European Union member state (other
than Italy), you can pre-enrol at the Italian Embassy/Consulate in
your European country of residence.
- Certified copy of your high school diploma Please note that the diploma should
state that at least 12 years of schooling have been completed. If you have been
awarded a final diploma after a shorter programme of study, other certificates
must be submitted to prove that you have completed the compulsory 12 years of
schooling required for the admission to Italian Universities (ex. transcript of
records of further academic studies; post-secondary qualification; certification of
completion of foundation course).
- Academic eligibility assessment: if a test of academic eligibility was set for the
admission to the University in your country, you must provide also a certificate
which states that you have passed that test (Selectividad in Spain, Prova de
Aferiçao or Prova Geral de Acesso ao Ensino Superior in
Portugal, Vestibular or Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio in Brazil, Gao Kao in
China etc.);
- Two passport photos
- Lettera d’idoneità all’immatricolazione (Admission Letter). The Admission Letter
will be sent to you via email once you have paid the admission fee following the
- Certified copy of your Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent degree) allowing
admission to a master’s degree course in the Italian higher education system.
- Certificate released by your home University stating passed exams (Transcript
of Records) as well as detailed programmes of the courses / modules (Courses
syllabus).
- Exams and credits achieved can also be certified by the Diploma Supplement, if
available.
- Two passport photos.
- Lettera d’idoneità all’immatricolazione (Admission Letter). The Admission Letter
will be sent to you via email once you have paid the admission fee following the
instructions provided in the Offer Letter. A copy of the letter will also be sent to
the Italian Embassy/Consulate in your country.
- Any other document requested by the Italian Embassy/Consulate in your country
(e.g. English Language certificate, Declaration of Value, etc.). Please check with
the Italian Embassy/Consulate in your country the full list of required documents.
The Italian Embassy or Consulate will send the list of successfully pre-enrolled
students to the University of Padova and return all required documentation to each
applicant.
Only students who successfully completed pre-enrolment at the Italian Embassy
/Consulate of their country of residence can apply for an Italian Study Visa and,
consequently, complete enrolment at the University of Padova.
If you are a citizen of a country not belonging to the European Union, you need to apply
for an entry visa before your arrival in Italy.
Please check with the Italian Embassy/Consulate of your country of residence (full list)
the detailed procedure to apply for an Italian study visa (D – immatricolazione).
If you are a permanent resident of another European Union Member State and have a
valid European Residence Permit, you should contact the Italian diplomatic authority in
your European country of residence.
- Hold a valid passport, which is recognised by the Italian Authorities and remains
valid for at least three months subsequent to your planned period of stay in Italy.
- Have adequate means of subsistence for the whole duration of your stay in Italy.
According to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs regulations for a. y. 2019/20,
Please note: it is your responsibility to start the process as soon as possible as the visa
may take up to three months or longer to be obtained.
Admission as a student at the University of Padova does not guarantee a visa. The
decision on whether a visa will be granted to you remains with the Italian
Embassy/Consulate.
Once arrived in Padova, after obtaining your Study Visa, you will have to complete
enrolment at the University. Make sure to prepare all requested documents indicated
below on time and before arrival:
2 Legalization, required in order to guarantee the document authenticity, is made by the Italian
Embassy/Consulate of the country where you have obtained your diploma. In case the country is
a member of the Hague Convention (1961), instead of legalization, an Apostille must be affixed
by competent authorities. Nor legalization neither apostille are required if the diploma is
awarded in countries where specific international agreements have been established: Belgium,
Denmark, France, Ireland (Brussels Convention 1987), Germany (Rome Convention 1969).
3 Legalization, required in order to guarantee the document authenticity, is made by the Italian
Embassy/Consulate of the country where you have obtained your diploma. In case the country is a
member of the Hague Convention (1961), instead of legalization, an Apostille must be affixed by
competent authorities. Nor legalization neither apostille are required if the diploma is awarded in
countries where specific international agreements have been established: Belgium, Denmark, France,
Ireland (Brussels Convention 1987), Germany (Rome Convention 1969).
3. COMING TO PADOVA
Situated in the heart of north-eastern Italy and less than 40 km from Venice, Padova is
one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, offering over 3,000 years of history.
Please check http://www.unipd.it/en/coming-padova to get information on how to get
here by airplane, train, car or bus.
Application for the residence permit for study purposes must be made within 8 working
days from your arrival in Italy. Please check our website for further information.
The International Office - SAOS Desk will assist you with the application process and
will guide you to prepare the required documents and fill out the related forms (Kit).
You will have to deliver the residence permit application KIT and pay the tax at the
Postal Office. At the end of the procedure, you will be given the receipt of application
and you will be notified the data of your first appointment at the Questura (Police
Station).
Please note that the Italian residence permit will be issued for the length of your health
insurance and for no longer than one year.
5. HEALTH INSURANCE
To reside in Italy for more than 90 days, you will be asked to provide proof of health
insurance coverage. The health insurance coverage can be obtained:
6. ACCOMMODATION IN PADOVA
Private Housing
Renting a room in a private flat shared with other students is a very popular choice
among Italian and international students in Padova. Prices for a private room in a
shared flat range from euro 200,00 to euro 350,00 (or higher) per month. Please note
that you will have to sign a formal contract when renting the room and you will also be
required to pay a deposit of one to three months’ rent before entering the apartment.
Always ask for a signed receipt of payment.
Please note: DO NOT make any payments from abroad in advance. Make sure to meet
with the person who is providing the accommodation when you arrive in Padova before
making any payments.
Websites
There are several private websites and Facebook groups that publish announcements
of rooms for rent. You will easily find them searching online.
7. STUDENT SERVICES
The University of Padova will offer a free-of-charge intensive Italian language course (2
weeks) in September 2019 to its international students. For general information on the
course, visit our Language Centre website
Registrations for the course starting in September 2019 will open during the summer.
You will be notified via email and, should you be interested in participating, we strongly
recommend you to register soon after the opening of the online registration since
limited places are available.
The Italian tax code (codice fiscale) is an alphanumeric code which allows Italian
authorities to identify any person. The tax code is essential if you need to sign a
contract in Italy, to open a bank account, and to access many public services
(including health services). The official tax code is also needed to enrol at the
University of Padova.
The official tax code is issued by the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate).
The International Office - Welcome Unit will apply for a tax code on your behalf and will
send you the certificate via email. Should you already have an official tax code, please
inform us well in advance at international.admissions@unipd.it
Prior to your arrival in Padova, you will be assigned a Buddy, i.e. a Master degree
student who will welcome and support you on your arrival (ex. assisting during
registration and enrolment procedures, showing you the main university venues
Departments, offices, canteens, libraries, study rooms etc.).
Buddies can be contacted by email or by telephone for any issue regarding the
university life. Your Buddy will contact you first by email before your arrival,
approximatively by the end of August.
The University of Padova will organize orientation programmes for all its new
international students. Students will be introduced to the University and the city of
The Psychological Assistance Service is a point of reference for any students who
encounter psychological difficulties during their studies (anxiety, relationship problems,
academic performance). It provides counselling so that students can play a productive
role in University life and reap the benefits of their studies, and valuable information
and support regarding addictions (smoking, alcohol, drugs, eating disorders etc.). The
Service, is completely free of charge for all students of the University of Padova.
Unless you have been awarded a fee-waiver or a scholarship including also a fee-
waiver, you will be charged an annual tuition fee for each year of your degree course.
Your tuition fee will differ depending on the degree course. Details on tuition fees, as
well as information about how and when to pay, are available both on our web pages
and on the relevant degree course page.
The University of Padova offers several funding opportunities for international students,
for details and up-to-date information, please refer to our website.
Read the information carefully in order to make sure you gather the requested
documents for the scholarship programme you are interested in
If you would like to benefit from a Veneto Regional Scholarship and/or a fee-waiver
based on your family income, you need to present the so-called ISEE certificate.
Detailed information about application procedure and required documents to obtain
ISEE are available in our website.
9. FURTHER INFORMATION