WELCOME

BOOKLET
for
International Students

Global Engagement Office

University of Padua

Contents
1. COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT .................................................................................................. 2
2. COMING TO PADUA........................................................................................................................... 4
3. ITALIAN RESIDENCE PERMIT .......................................................................................................... 4
4. HEALTH INSURANCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE ...................................................... 5
5. STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ................................................................................................. 5
6. ACCOMMODATION IN PADUA ......................................................................................................... 5
7. STUDENT WELCOME SERVICES ..................................................................................................... 6
8. FEES AND FUNDING ......................................................................................................................... 7

We look forward to meeting you in Padua!

University of Padua – Global Engagement Office

Lungargine del Piovego 1 – 35131 Padua – IT
international.admission@unipd.it
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1. COMPLETING YOUR ENROLMENT

1.1. Pre-enrolment at the Italian Embassy/Consulate of your country of residence

Please remember that you must pre-enrol at the

Italian Embassy/Consulate in your country of
residence (including any European Union member
state other than Italy) within the deadline stated by
the Italian Ministry of Education, University and
Research (MIUR): please contact the Italian
Embassy/Consulate in your country of residence
for further details (full list).

In order to pre-enrol you will need to:

1. Fill in the pre-enrolment form (Form A). You can choose only one degree
programme and one Italian university.

2. Prepare and submit the documents required by the Italian Embassy/Consulate in your
country.

Only the students who have successfully pre-enrolled at the Italian Embassy/Consulate
in their country of residence can apply for a student visa to Italy and subsequently finalise
their enrolment at the University of Padua.

1.2. Applying for a student visa

Please check with the Italian Embassy/Consulate in your country of residence the detailed
procedure to apply for a student visa to Italy (D – immatricolazione).

1.3. Student visa requirements

In general, when submitting a visa application to the Italian Embassy/Consulate you are required
to:
- hold a valid passport, recognised by the Italian Authorities and valid for at least three
months subsequent to your planned period of stay in Italy;
- have adequate means of subsistence, indicated by the Italian Ministry of Education,
University and Research (MIUR), for the whole duration of your stay in Italy;
- prove your availability of the financial means for repatriation;
- prove suitable accommodation in Italy;
- prove an adequate health insurance coverage;

Always check with the Italian Embassy/Consulate in your country of residence for additional
requirements.

University of Padua – Global Engagement Office

Lungargine del Piovego 1 – 35131 Padua – IT
international.admission@unipd.it
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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;
• your admission as student at the University of Padua does not guarantee visa issuance. The
decision on whether to grant you a visa rests with the Italian Embassy/Consulate.

As soon as you arrive, you will have to complete

your enrolment at the University.

Make sure you prepare hard copies of all

required documents below on time and before
arrival:

- Bachelor’s diploma (or alternatively post-secondary qualification awarded by a non-

university higher education institution allowing admission to Master’s degrees) translated in
Italian or in English and legalised. Please check the directions set by the Italian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

- Transcript of Records released by the competent academic authority, stating passed

exams. The Transcript of Records must be translated (in Italian or in English) and legalised.
Please check the directions set by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International
Cooperation. Please check the directions set by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
International Cooperation.

Legalisation/Apostille is not required if the diploma is awarded in Austria, Belgium, Denmark,

France, Ireland, Germany, Latvia (for documents released after 31/10/2010), Luxembourg,
The Netherlands (extended to Netherlands Antilles and Aruba), Poland, Portugal or Turkey.

- One of the following documents:

a) Diploma Supplement (only for qualifications obtained within the framework of Bologna
Process) issued by the University where you have obtained your diploma along with the final
degree. It provides a standardised description of the nature, level, context, content and status
of the studies completed by its holder.

b) Statement of Comparability (Attestato di Comparabilità), issued by CIMEA – Italian

Credential Information System. A special agreement between the CIMEA and the University
of Padua allows students to obtain such certification (upon payment) through a personal
account on MyDiplome. Enrolled students will be reimbursed automatically through the
second instalment of university tuition fees, unless they benefit from full tuition fee-waivers or
scholarships of any kind.

University of Padua – Global Engagement Office

Lungargine del Piovego 1 – 35131 Padua – IT
international.admission@unipd.it
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c) Declaration of Value (Dichiarazione di Valore), released by the Italian Embassy or Consulate
in the country where you have obtained your diploma.

- Proof of English language proficiency (if needed)

- Passport

- Application fee payment receipt (€30.00)

- Admission fee payment receipt (€188.00)

- Student Visa to Italy (D - immatricolazione)

- Pre-enrolment form (Form A) submitted to the Italian Embassy/Consulate

- Residence permit application receipt this is the only document that cannot be prepared
in advance; it will be possible to apply for the Italian residence permit only once arrived in
Padua (please see point n. 3).

Start preparing the necessary documents as soon as possible: it may take several months to
obtain some of them (e.g. Declaration of Value)!

2. COMING TO PADUA

Situated in the heart of northeastern Italy, and

less than 40 km from Venice, Padua is one of
the most beautiful cities in Italy, with over 3,000
years of history.

How to get here by airplane, train, car or bus

3. ITALIAN RESIDENCE PERMIT

You must apply for the residence permit for study purposes within 8 working days from your
arrival in Italy. In order to do so, you must:

1. go to any Post Office branch (Poste Italiane) and ask for the "Residence Permit KIT";
2. go to the SAOS Desk of the University of Padua that will assist you to prepare the required
documents and fill out the related forms (Kit);

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Lungargine del Piovego 1 – 35131 Padua – IT
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3. submit the filled in Kit to the Post Office in order to receive the residence permit
application receipt (Assicurata) and be notified of the date of your first appointment at
the Police Headquarters (Questura).

Please note that the Italian residence permit will be issued for the length of your health insurance
and for no longer than one year. Please check our website for further information.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE

Non-European students must hold a valid medical insurance in order to apply for their residence
permit. The medical insurance can be obtained in various ways: please check our website in order
to get information on healthcare and on how to get medical assistance

Please note that all enrolled students at the University of Padua can benefit from a free of
charge Psychological Assistance Service, a point of reference for those who encounter
psychological difficulties during their studies (anxiety, relationship problems, academic
performance). The Service also provides valuable information and support regarding addictions
(smoking, alcohol, drugs, eating disorders etc.).

5. STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Students with disability or specific learning disability (SLD) may contact the University Disability and
Dyslexia Service to report any special needs they may have or to enquire about tuition fee reductions
and services available for support in relation to class attendance.

6. ACCOMMODATION IN PADUA

When looking for accommodation in Padua you have different options:

- applying for a place in one of the University

of Padua’s Halls of Residences;
- renting a room in a private Hall of Residence
or in one of the private Colleges the
University has an agreement with;
- searching for private accommodation on the
international housing platform
HousingAnywhere;
- contacting a real estate agency;
- renting a room in a shared flat.

Please check our website for more information.

University of Padua – Global Engagement Office

Lungargine del Piovego 1 – 35131 Padua – IT
international.admission@unipd.it
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6.1. PRIVATE HOUSING

Renting a room in a private flat shared with other students is a very popular choice among Italian
and international students in Padua.

There are plenty of websites and Facebook groups that advertise rooms for rent.

Your network of personal contacts may become an important source of information as well.

Once in Padua, you will find informal accommodation advertisements in all the areas
usually frequented by students (libraries, Departments, canteens, cafés etc.).

Prices for a private room in a shared flat range from €200.00 to €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.
Remember to ask for a signed receipt of payment!
We advise you not to make any payments from abroad in advance. Before making any payments,
make sure you meet your future landlord in person upon your arrival in Padua.
Please note that the University of Padua is not responsible for the policies of private
accommodation.

7. STUDENT WELCOME SERVICES

7.1. ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES

The University of Padua offers a free-of-charge

intensive Italian language course to its
international students. The language course will
take place in September 2020 (2 weeks).
Registrations will open during the summer and
you will be notified via email. We strongly
recommend you register soon after the opening
of the online registration since limited places are
available.

For general information about the course, visit our Language Centre website

7.2. BUDDY TUTORING SERVICE

Prior to your arrival in Padua, you will be assigned a Buddy, i.e. a Master degree student who
will welcome and support you on your arrival (e.g. assisting you during registration and enrolment
procedures, showing you the main university buildings and facilities - 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 approximatively by the end of August, before your
arrival.

7.3. WELCOME MEETINGS

The University of Padua will organise orientation initiatives for all its new international students.
University of Padua – Global Engagement Office
Lungargine del Piovego 1 – 35131 Padua – IT
international.admission@unipd.it
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Students will be introduced to the University and the city of Padua and will be provided with all
the information needed to ensure a great and fruitful stay. Introductory general Welcome
meetings will be followed by parallel welcome sessions at Schools/Departments. Detailed and
updated information will be available on our website.

7.4. ITALIAN TAX IDENTIFICATION CODE

The Italian tax identification code (codice fiscale) is an alphanumeric code, which allows Italian
authorities to identify any person. The tax identification code is essential if you need to sign a
contract in Italy, open a bank account, and access many public services (including healthcare
services). The official tax identification code is also needed to enrol at the University of Padua.

The official tax identification code is issued by the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle
Entrate). The Admissions and Welcome Unit will apply for a tax identification code on your behalf
and will send you the certificate via email. Should you already have an official tax identification
code, please inform us well in advance at international.admissions@unipd.it.

8. FEES AND FUNDING

8.1. TUITION FEES

Unless you have been awarded a scholarship including also a fee-waiver, you will be charged
annual tuition fees (3 instalments) for each year of your degree programme. Tuition fees can be
significantly waived based on your financial situation by submitting the so-called ISEE certificate.

8.2. SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Padua offers several funding opportunities for international students: please
refer to our website. Read the information carefully in order to make sure you gather required
documents for the scholarship programme you are interested in. If you wish to apply for the
Veneto Region Scholarship, you must submit your ISEE certificate.

University of Padua – Global Engagement Office

Lungargine del Piovego 1 – 35131 Padua – IT
international.admission@unipd.it
www.unipd.it/en - Facebook: @universitapadova