Study at the University of Pavia
Pavia, Italy
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| University of Pavia | |
| Location: | Pavia (Italy) |
| Founded: | 1361 |
| Students: | 26,400 (6% international) |
| Ranking: |
#161 (Europe) #351 (World) |
| Listed study programmes: | 24 |
The is one of the world’s oldest Academic Institutions. It was founded in 825 as a “School of law, rhetoric and liberal arts” by King Lothair I, and in 1361 it was officially established as a“Universitas Studiorum” by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV.
Thanks to the reforms implemented during the 18th century by the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria and her son Joseph II, the University of Pavia became one of the foremost in Europe, boasting an impressive number of famous Alumni, celebrated Academicians and Nobel Prizes.
Nowadays the University of Pavia is an Internationalisation-driven University which participates in agreements with worldwide esteemed institutions, an advanced Research University which promotes innovative interdisciplinary projects, and a Job-oriented University which creates powerful networks and strong business chances.
The University of Pavia belongs to the top 400 universities in the world and the top 200 universities in Europe.
| Ranking | Year | Rank (in the world) |
Rank (in Europe) |
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| Times Higher Education World University Rankings | 2026 | 351 | 161 |
| QS World University Rankings | 2026 | 423 | 184 |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2025 | 401 | 146 |
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The first application window for the academic year 2026/2027 will be open from Wednesday, 12 November 2025, to Thursday, 20 November 2025.
