Experience in University of Padova, Italy by Adriano
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Adriano Polli
— 5 years ago
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University of Padua,
Italy
Generally, what is University of Padua like?
University of Padua is one of Italians biggest universities, the second oldest in the world.
It's a nice place to study, Padova is a comfortable and cheap city for a student, with lot of parks, recreation areas, restaurants and bars, pubs and discos.
Are the lessons easy in University of Padua?
The level of teaching as I said is high and therefore even the lesson are. Of course, I can just talk about my faculty (Chemistry) and more in general Science and Engineering (I had lecture in both fields).
Only a small amount of courses are held in a language different from Italian. So, if you don't speak fluently Italian and you are studying something related to a scientific field, it could be hard to follow. Although, many book suggested are in English and therefore you could study using those.
Does the University organize activities; what are they like?
To be honest the university is not as active as a student would like it to be. It organizes a couple of big parties (which are still not as good as parties you can find around the city), some sport activities for very cheap prices (such as 5euro for a full season sport).
It is more active on the cultural side, where it organize event weekly, international exhibitions and stuff like that.
Do you think the teaching is of a high quality?
The teaching is by far the highest quality I have ever had. I've been studying also in Sweden and New Zealand.
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Thank you for sharing your experience, it's going to be very useful for me because I'm studying chemical engineering. can I ask you something? Did you live in a residence or in a flat?? how much did it cost?
Hej Claudia,
Sorry for the very late answer.. I can't see when you posted so I answer just in case you may still need my help or someone else in the future!
I have always lived in shared flats and I would totally suggest it!!
The first year I was sharing the flat also with a Spanish Erasmus girl. She used to live in a residence, but then moved and did not regret it. Residences are generally more expensive and sometimes not in the best location.
Concerning costs, I have no idea about residences, but I can tell you about sharing a flat.
When I was studying there (2 to 5 years ago) the prices were as follows (just the room, you then have to consider an extra 40/50€ of bills per month):
- Single bedroom: 170-350€ depending on where you want to live. I was paying 230€, for a large room in Arcella, very close (but not too much!) to the train station.
- 130-250€ shared bedroom.
I would suggest to look for houses either in the center (friends were paying 175€ for a shared room near "il Santo") or in Arcella. Some people say Arcella is not safe, but it's bullshit. It's a safe neighborhood, close to uni, to the station and to the center and moreover it's very cheap!
I hope this can help you and if you have already been in Padova I hope you had a great time!!!