📖Introduction

The University of Padua is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Italy. Renowned for its rich history of academic excellence, it continues to be a leading institution for higher education and research. The university's commitment to fostering innovation and intellectual advancement is reflected in its diverse range of programs and state-of-the-art facilities. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and a collaborative approach to research, the University of Padua serves as a hub for cultivating a community of scholars and thinkers.

The institution's vibrant academic environment, supported by world-class faculty and comprehensive resources, provides students with a conducive atmosphere for personal growth and academic achievement. Its extensive network of partnerships and collaborations with international institutions further reinforces its global standing, allowing students to engage in cross-cultural exchanges and broaden their horizons. Through its commitment to nurturing critical thinking and scholarly exploration, the University of Padua remains dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators.

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📚About the Program

The PhD course offers a multidisciplinary program in space activities for the training of researchers with skills in both the space sciences and engineering fields. The space sector is one of the most multidisciplinary. Almost all the "terrestrial" disciplines have a spatial equivalent with the specific peculiarities of such a particular environment. The PhD course in Sciences, Technologies and Measurements for Space (STMS) aims to train researchers who can operate in this sector with a strongly multi-disciplinary preparation that combines typical skills of Engineering and Science. This aspect, which represents the strong and peculiar point of this course, is essential for space missions where often the most important scientific results are obtained with instruments and devices that are designed using the state of the art of Engineering. Such a multidisciplinary approach is offered through a diverse composition of the PhD board with professors from both fields. This peculiarity is not usually offered in other PhD courses, which, being administered either by Departments of Engineering or Astronomical Sciences, provide a more focused preparation in only one of the two fields. In particular, the teaching staff offers numerous transversal courses and seminars in order to train a research doctor with the required multidisciplinary skills. Show less
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🏫About University of Padua

The University of Padua, with its illustrious history dating back to the 13th century, stands as an emblem of academic excellence in Italy. Known for its distinguished faculty and cutting-edge research facilities, the university continues to be a hub for intellectual discourse and groundbreaking discoveries. Offering a diverse array of programs across various disciplines, it fosters a dynamic learning environment that encourages students to explore their academic interests and pursue innovative research. The University of Padua's commitment to fostering a culture of academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration has cemented its reputation as a prominent institution for higher education, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge and the cultivation of well-rounded scholars and professionals.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

241 RMB

Tuition fee:

2,642 EUR per year

7,926 EUR in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters
  • Research proposal

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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