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Universitą degli Studi di Padova

University of Padova, Via Riviera Tito Livio 6, 35122 Padova, Italy, Padua
3.92 / 5 based on 174 reviews.
Description:
The Universitą degli Studi di Padova is the second oldest University in Italy and its traditional name is "il Bo", i.e. "the Ox".

Our relationships with other academic Institutions and Research Centres the whole world over, from America to China and Australia, are extremely active through exchange of professors, information and publications.

The University is in a phase of expansion and is looking at smaller towns nearby as sites for future initiatives (development of a polycentric University). Many of the students come daily to Padova from neighbouring villages and towns.



Reviews
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Programmes
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86% of students recommend
174 reviews
Housing
4.1/5
 All experiences (174)
Student life
4.1/5
 5 stars (48)
Academic
3.6/5
 4 stars (72)
Languages
4.3/5
 3 stars (54)
Expenses
3.6/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.3/5
 1 star (0)
“If you can go abroad, be it Italy or anywhere else, definately do so!” Read Review
sissi0414, United States

174 reviews of Universitą degli Studi di Padova

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HOUSING    
by Vanessa, University of California, Davis, Davis, United States
Biology, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? I loved being in the dorm environment. It put right in the middle of Italian students and gave me an excellent opportunity to meet new people and polish my language skills.
Personal comments:
I stayed in a dorm apartment. I had a single room in an dorm/apartment that housed 11 other girls with me (there were both single and double rooms in this housing arrangement.) We had four bathrooms, one kitchen, and common area. The kitchen had four refriderators, two stoves, and each of us had our own cabinet to store food. The kitchen was also stocked with dishes, pots and pans, and utensils. All rooms were furnished and provided sheets and blankets. It was perfect for someone like me who would only be staying temporarily.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by sissi0414, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States
International Relations, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Well, I wouldn't miss Alexander's Bar, they make the best hot chcolate and have a very cool ambiance. There are a few dance clubs to check out, like Banale or Bourbon Street. Almost at every corner there are cafes and bars you can go to and hang out and most places close late at night. You do know where to go though because nightlife in Padova is not evident but it can be a lot of fun.
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ACADEMIC    
by MariaJarne, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
International Relations, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
I'm not ready yet to give such a kind of advice. I've been said by some italian students that interaction with teachers could be better, beacause normally they explain and students listen and take their notes. That's no bad at all but in Spain I find it's important that students can ask or add anything they want, whenever they want.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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by Saoirse, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Law, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: Italian
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian
How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
I had very little Italian before I went to Padova. The language contained in the legal textbooks was very technical and sometimes difficult to follow but I passed 4 exams and got very good marks. In the first semester the university ran free language classes which were a great help. There was one small problem, these classes started after the academic classes and you were assessed on your arrival which meant by the time they started, my language had greatly improved and I was still in a beginners class.
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EXPENSES    
by Reim, Ludwig Maximilians Universität München, Munich, Germany
Education, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
I traveled more to see something from Italy. Because I“ve a boy-friend I had to call him often to know how he felt. I went in more exhibitations.
Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
There are to very very good mensas. Forcinelle and Convivium.
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OVERALL    
by Simona, Universitatea de Vest din Timķsoara, Timisoara, Romania
Banking, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
prices a bit higher than expected
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
try to interact more with the italian students, they are a bit rigid at first , but if you look interested in bonding, they can be of a real help.



FINAL COMMENTS

Padova has a great location, permiting you to visit a lot of the northern Italy. Sign up for the local ESN association, they always have interesting activities to follow.
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