University of Padua

The University of Padua, founded in 1222, is one of Italy's oldest and most prestigious universities. It hosts over 76,000 students, including 11% international students, across a multi-site campus integrated into the city of Padua. The university operates more than 250 buildings and sites, with extensive facilities including 30 libraries, 45 study rooms, and over 42,500 square meters of laboratories. Padua itself is described as a student-friendly city where academic and civic life intertwine daily. The university emphasizes research excellence, international collaboration, and offers a wide range of English-taught degree programs alongside its traditional Italian offerings.