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University of Padua Best Programs & Majors for International Students 2026

University of Padua's strongest programs and what each is genuinely known for — beyond marketing copy. With BrightKey's view on which serves international students best.

University of Padua's strongest programs include Medicine and Surgery (incl. English-taught MD), Psychology, Agricultural Sciences and Technologies (Agripolis, Legnaro).

Notable programs

Medicine and Surgery (incl. English-taught MD)

Historic medical school tied to the 1594-95 Anatomical Theatre and Vesalius's legacy; offers a 6-year English-taught Medicine and Surgery degree alongside Italian-track programmes; QS Medicine near 125th globally.

Psychology

Italy's leading psychology school by QS subject standing, with a broad research and clinical programme and English-taught master's options in cognitive and developmental fields.

Agricultural Sciences and Technologies (Agripolis, Legnaro)

Long-standing strength in agriculture, food science, viticulture and animal science on the dedicated Agripolis campus — a flagship of Veneto's agri-food economy.

Earth, Marine and Geophysical Sciences

Best-in-Italy QS standing in geology/geophysics and earth/marine sciences, drawing on Padua's deep tradition in the natural sciences.

Physics and Astronomy

Strong physics tradition rooted in the Galilean legacy, with research ties to INFN and INAF and English-taught master's in physics and astrophysics.

English-taught Bachelor's and Master's portfolio

A fast-growing set of fully English-taught degrees across economics, engineering, data science, biology and medicine designed to widen international enrolment.

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