Overview

Focusing on the centuries when Italy led Western art and literature, i.e. the late Middle Ages and Renaissance, the Italian Medieval and Renaissance Studies degree from University of Padua adopts a cross-disciplinary approach combining the study of texts, images, music, and performative arts. Strong theoretical courses are combined with interactive workshops in libraries, museums, and cultural institutions, for an on-site exploration of Italian culture.

Career opportunities

Graduates work in the field of dissemination of the Italian language, tradition, and cultural heritage. They may teach Italian as a foreign language, hold positions at Italian cultural institutes in Italy and abroad, work in museums, libraries, and tourism organisations related to Italian culture.

Programme Structure

Some of the courses are:

1st Year: Contemporary Italian Language, Language Structures, Language Variations and Usages, Italian Language in the Middle Ages, Italian Literature in the Middle Ages, Italy in the Middle Ages, Making Art in Medieval Italy

2nd Year: Italian Language through History and across the World, Italian Language in the Renaissance, Latin for Beginners, Italian Literature in the Renaissance, Early Modern and Renaissance Italy, Making Art in Renaissance Italy

3rd Year: Academic Writing in Italian, Latin Literature, Ancient Greek for Beginners, The Survival of the Classical Heritage in Renaissance Italy, Medieval and Early Modern Libraries

Please note that the first 3 semesters of the programme are taught in English and the following 3 are taught in Italian.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-02 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , International

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

Area & Cultural Studies History Art History View 3 other Bachelors in Art History 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

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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.

Secondary Studies diploma (or equivalent)
English: B2 level CEFR

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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

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Non-residents

2642 EUR / year

≈ 2642 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2642 EUR / year

≈ 2642 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.

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Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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