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Univ. of Padova
UCEAP offers you the opportunity to study at the University of Padova, where Galileo taught and Copernicus studied. A centuries-old college town with a friendly local community, Padova is a great location to engage in Italian culture. The city boasts beautiful outdoor piazzas, churches, frescoes by Giotto, museums, and charming gardens. It is often called a “café without doors,” and offers a rich and stimulating social life. Just a short train ride from Venice, Padova makes an excellent base for exploring the rest of Italy.
You can take regular university courses with Italian and international students in most academic disciplines.
 
If you only have one year of university-level Italian you can qualify for this program by enrolling in the summer Pre-Intensive Language Program (pre-ILP), Florence.
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Students attend classes with host country students.

Course Opportunities

Courses are available in such disciplines as agriculture and forestry (including enology), art history, business administration, chemistry, communications, dramatic arts and music, education, history, journalism, linguistics, literature, mathematics, political science, psychology, selected pre-med courses (including biology), and physiology.
 
Use the following resources to learn about courses on EAP:
 
  • EAP Program Search provides information on general areas of study.
  • Host institution online catalogs or course listings:
  • MyEAP Course Catalog lists courses previously taken by UC students. Additional courses may be available and not all courses may still be offered. Since courses in new programs have not yet been taken for credit, they may not appear in the MyEAP Course Catalog.
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Units

You will take a full-time course of study on EAP. The average course load is three to four courses per term.
 
Pre-ILP: 3 to 15 UC quarter units
ILP: 3 to 6 UC quarter units (upper division)
Term: Students take a minimum 18 UC quarter units per semester and 36 units per year
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Language of Instruction

Italian
Courses are taught in Italian. While most applicants have only two years of university-level Italian before departure, on-site language study plus immersion in daily life in Italy accelerates your language acquisition and makes taking courses taught in Italian both feasible and rewarding.
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Language Study

Italian
The program begins with a four-week Italian intensive language program (ILP) to help you develop your writing, grammar, and conversation skills and prepare you for taking Italian university courses. Additional Italian language study may be required during the year.
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Internships, Research, and Independent Study

You may be able to participate in an internship for academic credit or independent study project in this program. Arrangements are generally made at the University of Padova after arrival.
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Duration

Go to the Participants section to see current or past calendars.
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Fall :  
late August to late January​

Pre-ILP + Fall :  
mid-June to late February​

Spring :  
early January to late July​

Year :  
late August to late July​

Pre-ILP + Year :  
mid-June to late July ​
 

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Students participating in the fall option will not return in time for the winter quarter/spring semester at UC.​

Housing

You can live in a university residence with Italian and other international students or you can find an apartment. The university residences are located in various areas in the city and are usually less expensive than apartments.
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On-site Support

EAP students are supported by UC’s network of EAP offices at every UC campus and partnerships with EAP host universities throughout the world. The University of Padova international office and local EAP staff in Bologna will help you integrate into the culture and provide assistance with academics, housing, safety, and other issues.
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See the UCEAP Program Guide (PDF) for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).​

Host Institutions

University of Padova

University of Padova
Founded in 1222, the University of Padova is currently ranked the number one institution of higher education in Italy. Padova (also called Padua) is a centrally located city which once boasted residents such as Dante and Petrarch. Artistic masterpieces are scattered throughout the city, including the Scrovegni Chapel, Giotto’s frescoes, and Donatello’s equestrian statute. Furthermore, Padova’s proximity to Venice makes it a commercial-yet-highly-cultural city of art, music, and history. 
 
The University of Padova, being almost eight hundred years old, has gained fame from some of its former students and faculty. For example, Galileo Galilei was a professor of mathematics for 18 years. Another claim-to-fame that Padova holds dear is that the first female to ever graduate from a European university, Elena Lucrezia Corner, completed her university degree at Padova in 1678.
 
The earliest students of Padova studied only law and theology, but today, students can enroll in courses in many subjects, including Agricultural Sciences, Arts and Philosophy, Education, Engineering, Law, Sciences, Pharmacy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Statistical Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Medicine, Economics, and Business Administration. Sample courses available for UC students in the above areas include engaging topics such as Personal Finance, Environmental Engineering, Banking Law, Population Genetics, Transnational Commercial Law, Neuropsychology of Aging, Large Animal Husbandry, and Economics of Information.
 
With a city so immersed in art and culture, it is only natural that the University of Padova be affiliated with many museums and gardens. The university’s botanical garden is over 450 years old, and museums such as the Zoological Museum and the Museum of Astronomy’s Instruments act as other institutions for facilitating research and learning.
 
Students also have access to many student associations to help ease the assimilation process. Erasmus Padua, founded in 1992, helps to create social and cultural events for study abroad students, events which include ski trips, evening pub parties, and day trips to close-by Italian cities. Specific artistic groups also help build connections and friendships, such as those found at the art, music, and theatre centers.
 
 
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Estimated Cost

Participation in UCEAP is a great value! The cost of studying abroad on UCEAP programs is typically less than that of non-UC study abroad programs. The dollar figures listed in the chart represent: 1) the amount of the fees that are paid directly to UCEAP in the current year, and 2) an estimate of the amount needed to cover personal living expenses in this location. Personal travel and entertainment are not included here.
 
Don't forget that you take your financial aid with you and the amount of your financial aid package will take into account the estimated TOTAL COST of this experience, as it is estimated below.
 
These expenses are estimated for 2012-13. Amounts will vary for 2012-13 participation due to potential changes to UC fees, exchange rate fluctuation, etc. Non-Resident Fees apply: If you are subject to out-of-state tuition at your UC campus, you will pay the same fees on UCEAP. For a more detailed breakdown of 2012-13 payment information, visit the Participants Portal and select the appropriate program. 
 
Here’s what is included in the estimate:
 
  • Predeparture expenses (visa, etc.)
  • Round-trip airfare
  • UC fees
  • Tuition at host institution
  • Accident and medical insurance
  • On-site orientation
  • Intensive language program
  • Room and board
  • Intensive language program
  • Program excursions and activities
  • Books and other incidental expenses
  • Automatic transfer of credits and grades to your UC transcript
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Estimated EAP Costs*

Options Cost
  • Fall
  • Pre-ILP + Fall
  • Year
  • Pre-ILP + Year
  • $18,700
  • $26,000
  • $30,200
  • $37,400
*Based on most recent costs to the nearest $100.

Scholarships

UCEAP scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year are available. Please visit our scholarships overview page for general information and details  regarding eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

Application Requirements

Class Level:

Junior, Senior, Graduate

Language Prerequisites:

Italian
- The University-level language requirement is: minimum 1 year (3 quarters / 2 semesters) with a minimum language GPA of 2.85.
* The program requires a minimum of 2 years University-level Italian or 1 year of Italian and enrollment in the summer Pre-ILP.

GPA:

2.85 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure.

Minimum Criteria:

 All applicants must also have:
  • Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into the student's UC degree program
  • Social and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; ability to adapt successfully to a different environment and an new education system; ability to assess and exhibit appropriate behavior in a variety of situations
  • A willingness to abide by program regulations
  • An endorsement by the Campus EAP Selection Committee and completion of all campus-specific requirements (an interview may be required)

Deadlines

Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office. Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.

For participation in the program, you must meet all deadlines and submit complete application materials.

Visit your Campus EAP Office for more information: