Bachelor's

Information Engineering

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    2,990EUR
  • Start date
    Sep, Oct
  • QS Ranking
    #204

Program overview

What Università di Padova says about their program:

This English-taught bachelor degree provides multidisciplinary training across automation, electronics, computer science, and telecommunications, supported by a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. Students develop critical analysis, design, and problem-solving skills for information-engineering careers.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

You do not need to submit an English language proficiency certificate (such as IELTS or TOEFL) at the University of Padua if you meet one of the following conditions:

  • Native English Speakers

    You are a citizen or native speaker coming from a recognized majority English-speaking country (such as the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and others listed in official Unipd Exemptions PDF).

  • Previous Education in English

    You obtained an entry qualification (or higher) by completing your previous study program entirely in English at an institution located in a recognized English-speaking or officially approved context. Official institutional confirmation or a certificate of medium of instruction from your previous university is required

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

to see how attainable this program is.

  • A levels

    EEE

  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

    24

All grade information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Additional requirements

Documents

  • Applicants must have an upper secondary school diploma (or equivalent) with at least 12 years of schooling suitable for access to higher education, to be obtained by July 31, 2026
  • Valid passport and transcript of records are essential documents for the application

How to apply

  • Direct

    Fixed deadline
    Application fee55.00 EUR
    Fee waiverNot stated for this route

Scholarships at Università di Padova

  • Departmental scholarships

    Official page

    Some University of Padua departments offer additional scholarships to highly talented international students admitted to English-taught degree programmes, including eligible Bachelor programmes. Availability and conditions vary by department and call.

  • Full fee waivers for international students

    Official page

    The University of Padua offers 100 full university tuition-fee waivers to outstanding international students enrolling in English-taught degree programmes, including Bachelor and single-cycle degree programmes. Selection is automatic through the degree-programme application for eligible candidates.

  • Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme

    Official page

    Up to 68 scholarships are available to brilliant international students admitted to English-taught first-cycle/Bachelor degree courses or master degree courses. The award is EUR 8,000 gross plus exemption from student fees per academic year, with a maximum duration of three years for Bachelor or single-cycle degree programmes.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Università di Padova provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Università di Padova encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near Università di Padova?

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€970
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€701
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€193
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€29
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€12
Monthly public transport pass€44
Monthly grocery basket€189
Books and study supplies (monthly)€46
Coffee shop drink€1
Cinema or cultural event ticket€12
Gym membership€44

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and leurispes.it (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for Università di Padova

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