Overview

The educational objectives are distinguished by a methodological and multidisciplinary training approach which enables to acquire skills in information and communication technologies (ICT) based on a solid physical/mathematical background.

At first, the Information Engineering degree from University of Padua offers fundamental and cross-cutting theoretical course units. As students progress, specializing courses, including high-tech equipped laboratory units, can be chosen within a large list, to create personal, focalized or broad-spectrum training.

Career opportunities

This Bachelor’s degree grants access to all Master’s degree programmes in the area of ICT, in Italy and abroad. Four Master’s degrees (Computer Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, ICT for Internet and Multimedia) are also offered, in English, by the same Department. As well, graduates can find professional employment in all areas of ICT, in enterprises or in the public sector.

Programme Structure

1st Year: Calculus 1, Foundations of Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Physics 1, Digital systems

2nd Year: Data Structures and Algorithms, Physics 2, Calculus 2, Electric Circuit, Introduction to Machine Learning, Probability Theory, Signals and Systems

3rd YearCompulsory course units: Control systems, Electronics, Telecommunications.Course units to be chosen by the student:List 1 – Algorithms for Engineering, Information Transmission Media (at least 1);List 2 – Systems and Models, Internet, Digital Signal Processing, Microcontrollers and DSP (at least 2);List 3 – Computer Engineering Laboratory, Internet and Multimedia Laboratory, Signals and Measurement Laboratory, Bioengineering Laboratory, Control Systems Laboratory, Microelectronics Laboratory, Optics and Photonics Laboratory (up to 3).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-18 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-07 00:00:00 , International

More details

Call One (non-EU): 7 January 2026 – 7 March 2026

Call One EU: 10 March 2026 – 10 April 2026

Call Two EU: 12 May 2026 – 12 June 2026

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) General Engineering & Technology Software Engineering View 3 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.
You can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university.

If you are admitted to the degree course, you will have to submit other documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at application stage.

English: B2 Level (CEFR) or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year

Additional Details

The above amounts can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.

Living costs

Padova

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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