The University of Padua 2027-28 admission application is open for most programmes until 15 November 2026, but the Padua International Excellence Scholarship call for 2027-28 has not yet been published. Pakistani students with a foreign qualification can apply for an eligible English-taught bachelor’s or master’s programme now and should check the official scholarship page again when the university publishes the scholarship call in November 2026.
Quick Overview
| University | University of Padua, Italy |
|---|---|
| Current admission cycle | Academic year 2027-28 |
| Admission status | First call open for most programmes |
| First-call deadline | 15 November 2026 |
| Scholarship status | 2027-28 scholarship call expected in November 2026; not yet published |
| Study levels | Eligible English-taught bachelor’s and master’s degrees |
| Official application | University of Padua application portal |
About the University of Padua Scholarship
The Padua International Excellence Scholarship is awarded by the University of Padua to highly talented international candidates admitted to selected degree programmes taught entirely in English. The teaching committee for each course evaluates admitted candidates using academic excellence and the quality of their previous academic record.
The university says scholarships are mainly reserved for candidates in the first admission call. A teaching committee may exceptionally make an award to a candidate from the second call. For Pakistani applicants, that makes an early, complete programme application especially important.
This page separates two different steps: admission for 2027-28 is open, while the scholarship rules for that year are still upcoming. An admission application is not a promise of scholarship funding.
Financial Benefits
The university’s current scholarship information states that a selected student receives EUR 8,000 gross per academic year, paid in two gross instalments of EUR 4,000 after the recipient meets the conditions in the scholarship notice.
The 2027-28 call has not yet been released. Applicants should treat the published amount as current programme information, then confirm the amount, number of awards, tuition treatment and duration in the November 2026 call before making financial commitments.
The official page also states that a scholarship can be revoked if the recipient transfers or withdraws, or fails to earn at least 20 ECTS credits by 30 November of the following academic year. Any paid instalments may then have to be returned.
Application and Selection Structure
- Choose an English-taught degree that accepts international applicants.
- Check the programme-specific entry requirements and the Pakistan qualification guidance.
- Submit a complete admission application in the University of Padua portal.
- Monitor the official scholarship page for the 2027-28 call due in November 2026.
- If shortlisted, follow the scholarship acceptance instructions and enrol by the stated deadline.
The university publishes scholarship results according to the deadline in the relevant admission notice. Selected candidates receive a separate notice explaining how and when to accept the benefit.
Eligibility Requirements
The final 2027-28 scholarship notice will control eligibility. Based on the university’s current official pages, a prospective applicant should be ready to meet all of the following:
- hold a qualification earned outside Italy and meet the chosen programme’s admission rules;
- apply to an eligible bachelor’s or master’s degree taught completely in English;
- present a strong academic record for merit-based selection;
- for a bachelor’s or single-cycle degree, normally show at least 12 years of schooling or an accepted way to make up a shorter school record;
- for a master’s degree, hold an appropriate bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution and meet the programme’s curricular requirements;
- not receive another scholarship that conflicts with the Padua award; and
- complete enrolment if selected.
Pakistani HSSC, A-level and university qualifications must be assessed under the university’s foreign-qualification rules. Meeting the minimum admission standard does not guarantee admission or a scholarship.
Required Documents
Document requirements vary by degree. The university instructs applicants to check the selected programme and the official application portal before submission. Prepare clear, valid files for the qualifications requested by your programme, and be ready to provide translations or additional verification where the portal requires them.
Do not rely on a generic checklist from an unofficial website. The programme page and the live portal are the controlling sources for transcripts, certificates, language evidence and any course-specific material.
How to Apply
- Read the official international admission instructions.
- Find an eligible programme and verify its academic and language requirements.
- Create an account in the official application portal.
- Upload the documents requested for that programme, pay the application fee shown by the portal and submit before the applicable deadline.
- Check the Padua International Excellence Scholarship page when the 2027-28 call is published in November 2026.
For most programmes in the first call, the published deadline is 15 November 2026. Some programmes can follow different notices, so the date on the selected programme page takes priority.
Further Scholarships for Pakistani Students
- Compare other European options in the Erasmus Mundus catalogue guide for Pakistan.
- Review the Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship.
- For a Swiss master’s route, see the ETH Zurich ESOP guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Padua International Excellence Scholarship 2027-28 open?
Not yet. The university says more scholarship information will be available in calls published in November 2026. The first admission call for most 2027-28 programmes is already open.
What is the current first-call deadline?
The University of Padua lists 15 November 2026 for most programmes. Always verify the deadline for your chosen degree.
Do Pakistani students submit a separate scholarship form?
The 2027-28 call has not been published, so applicants should not assume the final procedure. Submit the programme application and follow the official scholarship call when it appears.
Is selection guaranteed after admission?
No. Admission and scholarship selection are separate, competitive decisions.
Related Italian funding: Applicants can also review the confirmed ISU Bocconi Scholarship 2027-28 timeline.
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