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University of Padova MS Highlights 2026

International students can go for MS program which is offered at University of Padova for the international students. There can be many reasons as to why Indian students choose this university which are strong academic research, experienced faculty and innovation focus. The MS program lasts for 2 years. At University of Padova there are 13 courses available for international students. Some of the most popular ones among international students are specializations like Food & Nutrition, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Data Science and Chemistry. The factors like transportation, housing and miscellaneous expenses are very important to be considered as they may add to the total fee. International students are required to pay first-year tuition fee to study at University of Padova for these MS programs which is EUR 2,739 - 2,950.

University of Padova MS Admission Requirements and Eligibility

As part of the University of Padova admission process, students need to submit scores in some of the internationally accepted exams and certain set of documents. Exams for which you can submit score include

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Master's degree in Computer Science

2 years

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₹3 L

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Master of Science in Food and Health

4.22 years

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Master of Science in Forest Science

4.42 years

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Master in Data science

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3.72 years

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Master of Science in Chemical and Process Engineering

3.02 years

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Master's in Sustainable Chemistry and Technologies for Circular Economy

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University of Padova MS Tuition Fees 2026

The University of Padova cost to study MS program varies between EUR 2,739 - 2,950 as per specializations. Students can pursue an MS in 13 courses such as Food & Nutrition, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Data Science and Chemistry. Along with tuition fee, students must also take care of some additional costs which includes accommodation, insurance, personal expenses, etc. Students can refer the table mentioned below to know about the tuition fee of MS programs-

University of Padova Course Name	MS Tuition Cost
Biotechnology	EUR 2,900
Chemical Engineering	EUR 2,739
Chemistry	EUR 2,950
Computer Science Engineering	EUR 2,739
Data Science	EUR 2,739
Environmental Engineering	EUR 2,626
Environmental Sciences	EUR 2,739
Food & Nutrition	EUR 2,739
Molecular Biology	EUR 2,739
Physics	EUR 2,739

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	INR 2.76 L - 3.04 L
Insurance	INR 73.5 K
Transportation	INR 39.9 K - 55.44 K
Others	INR 3.15 K - 9.58 L
Total fee	INR 3.92 L - 13.91 L

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Compare MS at University of Padova with other similar colleges

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University of Padova	INR 2.77 L - 3.11 L	#201 THE, 2026
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University of Rome Tor Vergata Compare	INR 1.05 L	#301 THE, 2026
Ca' Foscari University of Venice Compare	INR 1.37 L	#501 THE, 2026

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University of Padova MS Rankings

The MS course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, MS ranked #110 in 2025. International students can check the University of Padova rankings below:

Shiksha Popularity Ranking	2023	2024	2025
World Ranking	#217	#91	#110
Country Ranking	#5	#2	#3

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50% students never faced discrimination in this university

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Internships3

Part time work2.4

Post study jobs3.1

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life4.3

Value for money4.6

Public transportation4

Safety4.1

Indian Food4.1

Permanent Immigration3.5

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Master's Degree in Physics - Batch of 2025

3.6

Good faculty and a wonderful campus.

Tips: The Physics faculty is extremely good in research, and the master's curriculum is outstanding for theoretical physics. Regarding the city, the roads are not ideal for bikes, buses are often late, and trains frequently experience delays. However, the food is excellent.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 750

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 1 Sep 2025Read more

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Master of Science in Forest Science - Batch of 2025

4.4

A great journey through culture, nature and academia.

Tips: There will be a positive cultural shift as you start studying here at the University of Padova, Italy. You will meet a lot of students from different countries, literally every corner of the world, with different cultural backgrounds. A perfect place to enjoy the intensity of European heritage and academia simultaneously. Even though you might miss Indian food, you will get introduced to Italian food and culture, which is definitely enjoyable. It is one of the oldest universities in Italy, with historic buildings. I also had a regional Veneto scholarship of around 7000 euros per year, for which you have to apply separately without missing; search for scholarships Unipd or regional Veneto scholarship Unipd. I had an adventurous life as a student here. I used to have a lot of field activities in my course, for which I had to visit the beautiful mountains of the Alps. Of course, everything has a little bit of a negative side, too. It's a little bit hard to find part-time jobs here as it's a small student town, but it's not impossible. Language could be a barrier as outside the university everyone speaks Italian also, if you wish to find a job in Italy in the future, but if you are ready to learn Italian, life here could be more interesting and exciting.

Likes (Student Life): The university buildings, libraries, study centres, and student gatherings throughout town create a fantastic academic environment. Aside from the part-time job situation, it's a great place to enjoy student life.

Dislikes (Part time work): Padova is primarily a student city, not a commercial hub, so finding many jobs is difficult. Competition to find a job is also higher. If you learn Italian, the chances of finding part time job are easier. Most part time jobs are within the university, such as tutor buddy or different departments, and outside in restaurants

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 9025

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 20000

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025Read more

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Master's Degree in Physics - Batch of 2025

3.7

Highly theory oriented course structure.

Tips: Try to look for accommodation 5 months before your arrival date. Find someone in your class who did a Bachelor's here or your seniors in order to understand the examination system and plan ahead, because it's difficult to graduate in 2 years. The campus is very student-friendly and vibrant.

Likes (Public transportation): Padova is a well-connected city with trams and buses. Students can get a cheaper monthly subscription, around €25 for urban rides and €40 for suburban rides. The city is building two new tram lines near all university buildings, which will make commuting to and around the university much easier in two years.

Dislikes (Part time work): The Italian language is mandatory for most part-time jobs in Padova. The university posts a few part-time jobs, and you'll be competing with 60,000 students. Many international students work in food delivery, earning around €1 per kilometre. Other jobs, like bar or water tender, pay an average of €7 to €9 per hour.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 725

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025Read more

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Master of Science in Food and Health - Batch of 2026

4.2

Value for money, oldest and research oriented university.

Tips: Attendance is compulsory for some courses, making it difficult to work part-time in most cases. Regional scholarships are available for low-income students. I am very satisfied with the quality of education I am receiving, and the scholarship is sufficient for a normal student life.

Likes (Safety): I haven't experienced any harassment or theft within the student community. It's a very safe place for students pursuing their bachelors and masters degrees. There are separate lockers for storming bags, and the buses run until 10 pm and are much safe than other tourist areas.

Dislikes (Part time work): Attendance is compulsory for some studies, so finding part-time work is often difficult. The average wage is around 1 euro per hour; however, wages can increase to 9 euros per hour for roles requiring specific skills, such as English proficiency.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 9700

Prepping time for classes18 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025Read more

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Master's Degree in Physics - Batch of 2025

4.1

Very good and liberal university.

Tips: It's one of the oldest and most celebrated universities. It's highly competitive but liberal at the same time. You don't need to finish your Bachelor's in 3 years; you can choose to do fewer courses per semester and increase the overall span of your Bachelor's to 4-5 years. You can apply for exchange semesters in various countries. I got in here as a part of the Erasmus Mundus scholarship, which gives an average of 1300-1400 per month. The whole city is perfect for students, there are several study rooms, libraries and a cafe, and the city is full of students. But it's not very safe, and thefts are very common.

Likes (Indian Food): There are several restaurants and grocery stores, and you can get literally every dal, spice, maggi, and sweet you need from India. I prefer cooking for myself because restaurants are not very affordable, but there is an affordable canteen at the university. Italy has more options for vegetarians than Spain or France.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are jobs but most are reserved for European and most have very low salary. Also, there are a lot of frauds and scams here. I have seen so many Indian and Bangladeshi students suffering for getting placed after graduation, especially mechanical engineers.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1175

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 20975

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025Read more

Anonymous

Masters in Astrophysics and Cosmology - Batch of 2025

3.8

Most affordable university

Tips: I have a few pointers one should follow before joining the University of Padova. Learn Italian, that will be really helpful. Prepare your documents well in advance and carry them with you to prevent any bureaucratic problems. Keep an eye open for scholarships, there are various opportunities, so try applying for them.

Likes (Value for money): University of Padova offers various courses with low tuition fees. Compared to universities in the USA, UK or even other European countries, it is very reasonable and affordable. I have a scholarship which waives off tuition fees and also gives a stipend to cover other expenses.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Italy has strict rules and regulations for permanent residence. They require immigrants to stay in the country with proper documents for more than 10 years. There is also a requirement for Italian language knowledge and fluency. Personally, would keep options open.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 600

Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2024Read more

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What is the duration of MBA at University of Padova?

Answered a month ago

The University of Padova is among the top choice of international students to pursue MBA programme in Italy. University of Padova offer MBA for the duration of 2 years. Padova University first year tuition fee for MBA programme is around INR 3 L.

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What is the application fee at University of Padova for international students?

Answered a month ago

University of Padova is among the top choice of international students to pursue higher education in Italy. The university offer admission for international students in two calls. University of Padova application fee for international students is listed below-

Type of Program	Application Fee
UG	EUR 60 (INR 6,308)
PG	EUR 60 (INR 6,308)

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What is the placement rate at University of Padova?

Answered a month ago

University of Padova PG placement rate is 82.3%, and the graduates are employed within few months of graduation. University of Padova graduates work for top companies such as MIM, Libero Professionista, University of Padova, Azienda Ospedale University Padova, etc.

Ishita Kalra

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Does University of Padova offer scholarships for international students?

Answered a month ago

University of Padova offer various scholarships for its international students. Padova University scholarships attracts students from all over the world. Some scholarship offered by the university are-

Padua International Excellence Scholarship
Departmental scholarships
Galilean School of Higher Educat

Pallavi Sharma

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What are the application deadline for international students at University of Padova?

Answered a month ago

The University of Padova is one of the top universities in the Italy. Padova University offer various programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. University of Padova application deadline for international students is listed below-

Intakes	Deadline
First Call	Feb 2, 2026
Second Call	May 2, 2026

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