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University of Padova
A Legacy of Freedom and Excellence for MBBS in Italy: Universa Universis Patavina Libertas
At a Glance
Founded in 1222, the University of Padova is Italy’s second-oldest university, renowned for its medical heritage, including Europe’s first botanical garden and oldest permanent anatomical theatre.
Global Stature
QS 2025 (Medicine): 125th
World's 5th oldest surviving institution.
National Prestige
Censis 2024 (Medicine, Italy): 4th (91 points)
Excels in teaching quality & clinical training.
Key Accreditations
WHO Listed
NMC (India) Recognized
UK GMC & USMLE Eligible
Research & Collaborations
Member of Coimbra Group & EUA.
43 research centers, collaborations with Venetian Oncology Institute.
Medicine & Surgery Program
Offered in English since 2019, this Single Cycle Master’s degree trains globally competent physicians with a holistic approach, emphasizing PBL, early clinical exposure, and over 1,000 internship hours.
- Global Competence: Focus on health promotion, preventive medicine, clinical practice.
- Learning Method: Problem-Based Learning (PBL), early clinical exposure, written exams.
- Extensive Internships: Over 1,000 hours starting in year one.
- Dual Campus (from 2025): Padova University Hospital & new Venice campus.
Curriculum Overview (360 ECTS)
Semester 2 (Typical): Biochemistry, Physiology, Histology, Organ Systems
Focus: Cellular and organ-level understanding, early clinical exposure (e.g., radiology rotations), and research fundamentals. Internships start.
Semester 6 (Typical): Infectious Diseases, System Diseases (e.g., cardiovascular, neurological), Patient Communication
Internships: Year 3: 4 CFU (80 hours); Year 4: 10 CFU (200 hours). Focus on diagnostics and clinical reasoning. Italian B2 level required.
Semester 10 (Typical): Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Psychiatry, Clinical Clerkships
Internships: Year 5: 18 CFU (360 hours); Year 6: 28 CFU (560 hours), culminating in a thesis.
Life in Padova & Student Support
Padova, a vibrant university city where one-third of residents are students, offers an affordable hub 40 km from Venice. The medical campus is easily accessible, and over 60% of medical students are international.
Tuition Fees (2024/25)
Range: €200 - €2,623 annually (+€188 1st year). Based on ISEE. Payable in 3 installments.
Financial Support
Padua International Excellence Scholarship, IMAT top scorer award. Public dorms for high performers. KALINGAEURO guidance.
Accessible via tram (€1.50/ticket) or bike (€25/month rental).
Living costs: €300–500/month (shared), €600–850 (private apt).
Free A1 Italian courses provided by the university.
Social & Academic Life
Padova encourages research through 43 centers and active student engagement in seminars, conferences, and cultural events, fostering a vibrant international community.
- Research Engagement: Access to 43 research centers, seminars, conferences, guest lectures.
- Cultural Enrichment: Nine university museums (e.g., History of Physics), discounts for theaters, festivals, Venice Biennale.
- Community Events: "University Wednesday" parties in Piazza Portello uniting international students.
- Support Facilities: Libraries, study rooms, and subsidized canteens available.
Admissions & Illustrious Alumni
Admission Requirements
- 12 years of secondary education.
- Competitive IMAT score (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Logic, General Knowledge).
- 2024 IMAT cut-offs: Approx. 49.2 (non-EU), 40.1 (EU). Application fee €30.
- Non-EU: D-type visa, Universitaly & unipd.it portal registration.
- Italian language test upon arrival for non-Italian speakers.
- KALINGAEURO provides IMAT preparation.
Notable Alumni & Figures
Andreas Vesalius
Revolutionized anatomy with "De Humani Corporis Fabrica" (1543).
William Harvey
Discovered blood circulation.
Elena L. Cornaro Piscopia
World’s first female graduate (1678).
Giovanni Battista Morgagni
Founder of pathological anatomy.
Why Choose Padova for Your MBBS?
The University of Padova offers an elite MBBS experience, blending 800 years of medical tradition with innovative PBL and early clinical training. Globally accredited and set in Padova’s student-centric city, it prepares you for a distinguished medical career.
