University of Padua

A historic university where Galileo once taught.

What It Costs

Tuition, living and the total in rupees.

Tuition a year

€500 – €4,000 / year at public universities

Living

€700 – €1,100 / month

Per year, in rupees

Rs 27 lakh – Rs 53 lakh

Typical ranges for Italy; University of Padua’s fees vary by course. Rupee figures are rough, at about Rs 280 per US dollar.

How To Apply

Route, timeline and the next deadlines.

Master’s & PhDUndergraduate

Route: Apply on each university’s portal (deadlines often January–April), then pre-enrol on Universitaly.

1. 12–15 months beforeShortlist, GRE/IELTS and refereesStep 1
2. 9–12 monthsSOP, CV and research proposalStep 2
3. 6–10 monthsApply (scholarship rounds first)Step 3
4. 3–6 monthsOffers, funding and acceptanceStep 4
5. 1–3 monthsVisa and travelStep 5

Your National (D) study visa

Moderate: Embassy appointments and document legalisation take time.

1. 1AdmissionConditional or final offer from the university.
2. 2Universitaly pre-enrolmentSubmitted online, then forwarded to the embassy.
3. 3DocumentsLegalised transcripts, DoV or CIMEA statement if asked, funds, accommodation.
4. 4Study visa (D)Embassy in Islamabad or consulate in Karachi.
5. 5Permesso di soggiornoApply within eight days of arrival.

Watch out: Regional DSU grants depend on income documents that need translation and legalisation; start in spring.