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 2026-03-07 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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OTE

126

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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 Software Engineering 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

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

65

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80

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126

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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

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

2739 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

2739 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 36 months.

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

Living costs for Padua

750 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

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

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