Università degli Studi di Pavia

REQUIREMENTSMinimum requirements for BA/BSc programs:• High school diploma after 12 years of schooling;• If the education system of your Home Country has a national exam to enter higher education (i.e. Chinese GaoKao, Brazilian Vestibular), certificate of passing is mandatory.Minimum requirements for MA programs:• BA/BSc in subjects related to the MA/MSc of your interest;• Transcript of records with exams and grades;• English proficiency for Degree programs taught in English (see specific requirements of each program);Documents required for both BA, BSc/MA, MSc applications are to be officially translated into italian together with the Declaration of Value.

LIBRARIESThe University offers 35librariesrun by different faculties and departments. All material owned by the academic libraries is listed in the On-line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC). By consulting this source, it is possible to find information about book offer and availability. A special section of the catalogue is provided for periodicals. Each library has its own opening hours and rules: libraries open from a minimum of 16 to a maximum of 50 hours per week, generally from Monday to Friday.Students can also access more than 130 libraries located in Pavia and its province; other resources include research centres and the newPavia Digital Archive.MUSEUMSTheUniversity Museum Systemoffers a variety of museums and collections of interest to both students and the general public. Museums are usually free to access to UNIPV students. Other collections are currently closed to the public but are accessible to scholars by appoint.ACCOMMODATIONJust like Oxford and Cambridge in the UK, Pavia has a unique university residence system in Italy, dating back to the 16th century. Each of Pavia’s 20residences, that in total host approximately 2000 students, has its own particular history and opportunities to offer, including access to many study abroad programs and sport activities. University residence life aims at creating an open community where academic achievements, traditional events, parties and sporting rivalries all play a role. Students living in residences can be engaged in different sport activities, learn different languages and, above all, build their first professional network. Acceptance to residences is based on merit criteria and a parental-income based fee system. Today, Pavia provides 4 merit-based residences, 12 public residences managed by EDiSU, an instrumental body of the University of Pavia established to provide the services for the right to study, and 4 private residences.There is also a system ofprivate accommodation, made up by private residencies, private religious colleges and private flat to rent.CANTEENS AND CAFETERIASA number of university canteens and cafeterias are located at both campuses. The price to eat in a canteen depends on individual economic situation: you could pay from €3.50 to €7 for a complete meal (a first course, a second course, a side dish, bread, a dessert and water). If you are awarded an EDiSU scholarship you will have a free meal per day. There are five canteens located around the city of Pavia and two canteens in Cremona for students of Musicology.There are five canteens located in Pavia and two canteens in Cremona for students of Musicology.The university cafè is located in the central university building, in Cortile dei Tassi, and there is also a cafè in the scientific pole.TRANSPORT - URBAN BUSESAll students can travel the whole academic year (October – September), buying acardthat is issued at convenient fee of around €25 per year for students, PhD students and Erasmus students. The ordinary ticket costs €1.30 instead and allows unlimited travels (check city area limits) on all bus lines for the next 60 minutes. It can be bought online or at almost every tobacconists’ and news stands or at the bus terminal.PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLINGThe University of Pavia offers its students apsychological counseling serviceto students, also in English, with particular regard to states of anxiety, depression, stress and other reasons for discomfort, including behavior risk. The Service offers completely free interviews with psychologists enrolled in the professional register, through the support of online platforms with the necessary guarantees to protect privacy. When health conditions allow, the interviews will also be organized face to face, in a dedicated space.SPORTPavia has a lot to offer in terms ofsports activities and facilities, and was internationally recognized as European City of Sport in 2014. For walkers and runners there are beautiful paths in Parco del Ticino and Parco della Vernavola, whilst the university sports center offers courses in numerous disciplines.The Centro Universitario Sportivo (CUS) was founded in 1946, and currently has over 2800 members, offering many sports on competitive and non-competitive levels. Courses available include: canoeing, rowing, fencing, climbing, fitness, athletics, basketball, volleyball, football, tag rugby, archery, pilates and yoga. University of Pavia offers also programs for students with disabilities: Zudda Rizza (meaning goosebumps and provides athletics course including running, long jump, and shot put), access to a paralympic discipline (athletics, canoeing, fencing, and archery) and "Abili si Diventa".Pavia offers: 2 sports halls, 4 public swimming pools, 3 private sports clubs, 26 school gyms, 8 university gyms, 20 multi-purpose playing fields, 15 football pitches, 5 boules areas, 4 private equestrian centers, 20 tennis fields, and numerous other facilities including golf courses and skating rinks.ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSESTheUniversity of Pavia's Linguage Centreruns Italian language courses throughout the academic year, at various levels. They are mainly aimed at Erasmus+, international exchange and enrolled students, but they are open to anyone.Find out more about FACILITIES

Student lifeLIFE IN PAVIAPavia is a city in northern Italy with 70,000 inhabitants and over 26,000 students located only 30 km south of Milan, connected by regional and suburban trains every 10 minutes. Pavia is also within easy reach of the Swiss border, Como and the lakes as well as Genoa and the Ligurian coast. Founded in Roman times with the name of Ticinum, it was the capital of the Kingdom of the Lombards for over two centuries and this fascinating legacy remains intact. The city centre is a maze of narrow streets, ancient churches, elegant buildings and many fascinating corners all coming alive day and night with students enjoying their favorite meeting points. Cultural life in Pavia is intense with 19 museums and collections, 4 public and 18 university libraries, 4 cinemas and theatres, 12 cultural centres, a musical college and 2 civic schools of music and arts. Life in Pavia is both pleasant and affordable, particularly in comparison with much higher housing and living costs in Milan and other urban centres in Lombardy. Pavia’s campus offers a unique university experience to students who can enjoy countless events, festivals, exhibitions, concerts and sport activities, at all levels.More information onFestival and Events.More information onVisiting Pavia.SOCIAL ACTIVITIESEnjoy the city and discover plenty of activities you can do at the University of Pavia. Meet new friends on the campus and be part of the community that hangs out on Wednesday nights at our lively university parties. Whether you are keen on soccer or rugby, there will be plenty of opportunities to play sports with your friends at one of our facilities, which may be next to your dorm, just a few minutes away from the campus.Experience our historic city center and its heritage sites and ride along Pavia’s boulevards thanks to its bike-sharing scheme, or just go for a run in the park by the river Ticino. The University of Pavia has had a long-lasting tradition of students clubs and societies, not only inside its residences but also in each and every degree course.Want to know more about university life in Pavia? Chat with ourStudent Ambassadors!