Erasmus Experience in Padova, Italy by Umair
Why did you choose to go to Padua, Italia?
I have chosen Padova because University of Padova is very famous and one of the oldest in the world. My field of study is Forestry. Another reason was to see Italy. Italy is very known for its tourism specially venice, Milan, Trieste and Verona are close to Padova.
How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?
Padova is bit expensive than Spain(excluding Madrid and Barcelona) or Portugal (excluding Lisbon). However it is cheaper than northern European countries overall. If you have 500 Euros per month you can survive here.
What is the student lifestyle like in Padua?
Mostly on Wednesday nights there are parties of students in Padova. So, that night is crazy....
Would you recommend the city and the University of Padua to other students?
University of Padova is very good and experienced in handling the matters for International students. However, most of the students prefer to stay out of university residences because of some strict rules posed by university residence halls. However, I would highly recommend for all of you the university. To live in Padova must be your choice.
Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Padua?
The average price for student residence ranges between 200-300 Euros per month including all the utility bills.
How much does it cost to live in Padua?
On average 500 Euros.
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