Quick Summary
Università degli Studi di Pavia, in Pavia, Italy, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1361. Ranked #440 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 26114 students including 8.5% from outside Italy. Known for strengths in Classics & Ancient History, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the oldest universities in the world with a unique collegiate system similar to Oxford and Cambridge.
Subject Strengths
Classics & Ancient HistoryPharmacy & PharmacologyMedicineCivil & Structural EngineeringPhysics & Astronomy
Founded1361
TypePublic
Total Students26114
Intl Students8.5%
Faculty Ratio19.5
CampusCity-wide / Historic
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsPoliclinico San Matteo, Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri, Fondazione Mondino
AccreditationMinistry of Universities and Research (MUR), Italy
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#440
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#301-350
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#201-300
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Vocational Masters, Specialization Schools
Programs
32
PhD Programs
5
Online Programs
CIBRA, EUCENTRE, Center for Health Technologies (CHT), Research Center for Communication Studies
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR), Italy
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 31
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Apply early for the pre-evaluation process through the apply.unipv portal; ensure your ISEE-U documentation is ready for fee reductions.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€3,500/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€11,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€3,900/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$38
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€14,735/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableEDiSU Scholarships, MAECI, Invest Your Talent in Italy
Avg Scholarship$6,500
Financial AidIncome-based tuition reduction, EDiSU grants, housing subsidies
Work-Study150-hour collaboration program available for students
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Vocational Masters, Specialization Schools programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery (Harvey Course) | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Electronic Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| International Business and Entrepreneurship | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Bioengineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$32,000
Average Salary After Graduation
84%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Lombardy industrial cluster and European research networks
Industry Connections
STMicroelectronicsEniHuaweiSea Milan Airports
Notable Alumni
Alessandro Volta, Gerolamo Cardano, Camillo Golgi, Carlo Rubbia
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes, through EDiSU and historical university colleges (Collegi)
Sports Facilities
CUS Pavia (rowing, rugby, fencing, athletics)
Student Clubs
Erasmus Student Network (ESN), STEP, various academic societies
Library Resources
University Library System (SBA) with over 1.5 million volumes
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Coimbra Group, ISEP, Overseas Exchange
Summer Programs
Pavia Summer School in Humanities, International Business Summer School