Hi everyone!
I’m interested in applying for the Master’s programme in Environmental Sciences for Ecological Transition at the University of Padua, Italy.
I’d love to hear from current students or graduates of this programme because I want to learn more about the actual student experience before applying.
I’d really appreciate it if you could share your thoughts on a few things:
How is the programme overall, especially the course content and teaching quality?
Is it more focused on environmental science and research, or does it also cover practical skills and real-world applications?
What are the internship opportunities and career prospects after graduation?
Is it possible to find jobs in sustainability, environmental consulting, or renewable energy after completing this degree?
How is student life in Padua, especially for international students?
I have a background in Environmental Science and am particularly interested in building a career in environmental sustainability and renewable energy.
I’d be very grateful for any advice or personal experiences. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I’m about to submit my application for a master’s degree at the University of Padua (UniPD), and before I take the final step I’d love some honest input from people who have studied or lived in Padova.

A bit about me:

• I’m from Southeast Asia and a licensed professional in my home country.
• I’m mostly self-supported. I work an online job. Since it’s only part-time, that’s one of the reasons I want to pursue further studies.
• I currently have about €5,000 in savings, and I have roughly 5–6 more months to save before visa processing.

My questions:

1. Is this budget realistic for living in Padova as a student? What do rent, food, and transport realistically cost per month?
2. For the student visa, how much proof of funds did you need to show, and did your embassy accept savings plus income from a remote job?
3. Is it possible (and legal) to keep a remote part-time job for a foreign employer while studying in Italy on a student visa? I only work for maximum 15-20 hrs a week.
4. Did any of you get the regional scholarship (ESU / DSU) or UniPD’s international scholarships? How competitive were they, and any tips for applying?
5. Any advice on finding affordable housing, especially near Agripolis in Legnaro?
6. Anything you wish you had known before moving?

I really want to make this happen, so any tips, experiences, or reality checks are very welcome. Thank you so much! 🙏

Hi everyone!

I have a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Applied Psychology, and I’m planning to pursue further studies in Cognitive Neuropsychology. However, it has been almost three years since I completed my undergraduate degree, and I would like to refresh my psychology knowledge and prepare myself academically before applying.

I would really appreciate advice from anyone who has studied or is currently studying Cognitive Neuropsychology, or who has experience with admissions for this field.

A few things I would love some guidance on:

• Which areas of psychology should I focus on the most before applying?
• Which topics are particularly important for entrance exams or admission interviews?
• Are there any recommended textbooks, YouTube channels, online courses, or other resources for revising the fundamentals?
• How much neuroscience, brain anatomy, cognitive psychology, and research methodology should I know beforehand?
• Are there any specific topics I should prioritise given the gap since my BSc?

I’m particularly interested in understanding how cognitive processes relate to brain function, and I want to build a strong foundation before starting the programme.

I would be grateful for any resources, personal experiences, or advice on how to prepare effectively. Thank you!

Hi everyone!

I am currently preparing my application for the University of Padua. However, I’ve run into a bit of an issue with my Transcript of Records.

My home university doesn't explicitly state an overall cumulative GPA anywhere on the official transcript. It only lists individual courses, credits, and the grades for each subject.

Has anyone else dealt with this when applying to Padua?

I already contacted my home university to ask for a certificate stating my official GPA. Unfortunately, they told me they simply don't issue such documents and just gave me instructions on how to calculate the average manually myself.

I’m trying to figure out what the best step is. Should I calculate it manually myself and write it in separate document? Or will the Unipd Academic Committee calculate the average on their own since they have all my individual grades anyway?

Any advice from current students or fellow applicants who faced this would be great. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I’m a non-EU student at the University of Padua. My consultancy handled the entire process, including Uniweb, scholarship and ISEE procedures. My Uniweb application was submitted on 13 August, but my scholarship ranking shows NO_TRASM_CAF_3. I’m also on the ESU housing ranking.
My name was entered incorrectly in different processes: sometimes repeated twice, sometimes “XXX” was used as my surname, and sometimes my first name was repeated as my surname.
Could these errors have caused my ISEE data not to match? What should I do now to correct my scholarship status? Has anyone faced a similar issue?

Ho visto il thread della persona che ha chiesto per medtech e ho pensato di aprirne uno anche per Medicine and Surgery. Per gli eu che hanno Padova - Venezia come prima scelta, quale è il vostro punteggio?

​I recently got assigned an OFA in Mathematics for Information Engineering (2026/2027 session). I noticed that it has no lecture hours (0 CFU) and is listed as Non Erogabile, so it seems to be completely self-study/recovery based.

1.​I would really appreciate some insights from seniors or anyone who took the OFA exam previously:

2.​Difficulty & Question Type: Are the questions similar to the main entrance exam (like CEnT-S or TOLC-I)? Is the difficulty level harder, easier, or about the same?

2.​Negative Marking: Is there negative marking for wrong answers in the OFA test?

​Preparation Tips: What is the best way to prepare and pass the OFA on the first attempt? Any specific Moodle materials, practice resources, or channels you’d recommend?

​Thanks in advance for your help!

What about CUS Padova - Impianti Luciano Merigliano? Does anyone know if they have decent gym facilities?

Hi!

I am thinking of applying to the Padua Techniques and Methods in Psychological Science program for the study year 2027/28. It is the mostly remote BSc one, with in-person exams. I am currently already studying pyshcology BSc in my home country, but I am looking for some more prestigious programs since I want to do Masters abroad as well, and, as far as I understand, they do evaluate where you went to BSc. I am not sure how important the rankings are to be honest, but my home country does not have any unis that are included in any rankings for Psychology and Padua seems to be ranked very highly, especially for Psychology.

To anyone who is already studying in this program – how are you finding it? Would you recommend it? How are the lecturers and the workload? Pretty much any info would be appreciated, and, of course, if you have some tips for the English PSY test, that would be greatly appreciated as well 🙏

I honestly don't know where to start. If you want to read all the details, please continue below, but here's a quick summary: If you have any other option, do not rent from this agency, and be prepared for the possibility that you will never get your deposit back. If you are currently renting from this agency and they are threatening to evict you, please scroll to the bottom of this review and read the explanation there.

I will talk about both the good and bad sides of this agency.

First, the positives. If you stay in one of their renovated houses, the facilities are generally quite good. For example, you have air conditioning, a washing machine, a dryer, and a somewhat equipped kitchen (although having only 2 pans for 8 people was insufficient, in my opinion). At least these facilities exist. When something goes wrong in the house, there are people you can contact who respond quickly (I said respond quickly, not actually solve problems quickly).

Those are the positives. I was actually quite satisfied in the beginning, and overall, my stay was relatively pleasant despite some issues. However, everything went downhill when I moved out. They told me they would return my deposit within 45 days, but after those 45 days passed, they stopped responding to me and eventually blocked me on WhatsApp.

Now, let's talk about the problems.

1. Disrespectful treatment and promises that are not kept
   

First and most importantly, you are dealing with people who do not respect you because you are a student and a foreigner. They do not speak to you with basic human respect.

You also do not receive everything you were promised. For example, one of the reasons I chose my house was that it had air conditioning, a washing machine, a dryer, etc. However, shortly after check-in, they completely cut off the electricity to the air conditioning units and introduced restricted hours for using the laundry facilities.

And I'm not talking about reasonable rules like "Don't use the washing machine after midnight." They literally came up with arbitrary time restrictions. For example, imagine you're home at 1 PM and want to do your laundry. Not allowed. They simply cut off the electricity to the laundry facilities outside their designated hours.

None of these rules were disclosed to us when we rented the house. Suddenly, we were told that air conditioning was no longer available at all and that we could only use the laundry facilities during very limited hours. Apparently, this was their way of "disciplining students."

Another issue is that they can enter your home or even your private room at any time, without your permission, disregarding your rights.

For example, when one of the bathrooms in the house stopped working, they allowed another tenant to use my private bathroom without asking me or even informing me. I understand that the other bathroom was unusable, so the reason itself might have been reasonable. However, I believe the very least they should have done was ask for my permission or inform me beforehand.

Basically, if something goes wrong in another tenant's room, I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they entered your room without asking, put an extra bed there, and told you, "This person will stay here until their room is fixed."

1. Constant threats, arbitrary fines, and deposit deductions
   

Another problem, related to the first one, is that you are constantly threatened.

They frequently show up at the house without notice, seemingly looking for any excuse to penalize you.

Has a chair been moved 3 cm from where it's supposed to be? Boom, €100 fine.

Is there a single glass left in the sink? Boom, €125 fine.

And the worst part is that they seem to calculate these amounts arbitrarily and don't even tell you about the deductions until you've moved out and it's time to return your deposit.

From what I've heard from other students, this is how it usually goes:

You pay a €670 deposit. Nobody tells you anything about deductions during your stay. Then, after moving out, you discover that only €200 has been returned. You ask why, but nobody responds to your WhatsApp messages. Only after you file a complaint somewhere do they finally come up with explanations for the deductions. And even then, there are no invoices, receipts, or documents proving that these expenses actually occurred.

You need to understand what I believe is the main reason behind these deposit problems.

Normally, rental agencies receive a commission, while the security deposit goes to the property owner. Bedstudent, however, is an intermediary, not the owner of the properties, yet they are the ones collecting and holding the deposits.

In my opinion, this creates a serious conflict of interest. Whether or not you actually damaged the property seems irrelevant to them, because the more money they deduct, the more money they potentially keep for themselves.

This is why I believe you should expect to receive either a very small portion of your deposit or nothing at all.

As for my own deposit, I still have absolutely no idea why they are withholding it.

During my stay, they warned us a few times about making too much noise or leaving the kitchen dirty. However, they never told us that any specific amount would be deducted or that particular financial penalties would be applied.

They simply said something along the lines of, "Fix the situation or you will be penalized." And we did fix the issues they mentioned.

Despite asking them approximately 5 or 6 times on WhatsApp about my deposit, they repeatedly left my messages on read and eventually blocked me.

No explanation. No response. Nothing.

That alone should tell you how unprofessional they are. They don't even have the courage or professionalism to send a simple message saying, "We have decided to keep your deposit."

They take advantage of your status as a foreign student and use it against you.

1. Threats of eviction: Know your rights
   

After speaking with my friends, I realized that students in several different houses had experienced similar problems.

This agency seems to take full advantage of the fact that you are a foreigner and may not be familiar with Italian law.

First, there is one extremely important thing you need to understand:

THEY CANNOT SIMPLY FORCE YOU OUT OF YOUR HOME.

They might threaten you. They might even physically show up at your door and attempt to remove you. But if something like this happens, call the police immediately.

Once you sign a rental agreement, you have the legal right to occupy the property according to the terms of that agreement.

EVEN IF YOU FAIL TO PAY YOUR RENT, THEY GENERALLY NEED TO GO THROUGH THE LEGAL EVICTION PROCESS AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER TO FORCIBLY REMOVE YOU.

These people seem to think they are above the law, so they may threaten you or provide misleading information about your rights.

Do not let them intimidate you. Know your legal rights and use them.

They cannot simply remove you by force without following the proper legal procedures. If they attempt to do so, contact the police and file a complaint.

If you have complied with your rental agreement and have not done anything that legally justifies eviction, they cannot simply have you removed because they feel like it. Any eviction claim would have to be assessed through the appropriate legal process. Even if you have violated certain terms of your rental agreement, they still cannot forcibly evict you on their own. They must follow the proper legal process and obtain a court order before they can legally remove you from the property.

In my opinion, they rely on threats rather than legal action because they know that intimidation is easier when dealing with foreign students who may not understand their rights.

1. What to do if you have moved out and haven't received your deposit
   

If you have already left the property and your deposit has not been returned, here are some places you can contact.

First, visit Sportello Affitti in Padova. They provide free legal assistance, particularly to students, and may be able to help you handle certain parts of the process.

You should also fill out the "Get Back Your Deposit" form provided through the ESN network.

Another option is to report your situation to UDU Padova, the student union.

Until now, I have tried to resolve this entire situation respectfully and directly through WhatsApp.

However, since they have refused to communicate with me, we are now moving forward with the formal legal notice process.

I recommend using PEC (Posta Elettronica Certificata) rather than sending a regular email. PEC is Italy's certified email system, which provides legally recognized proof of sending and delivery.

I will update this review once the process is concluded.

Ciaooo! Verrò dall'estero per un periodo di studio (Erasmus) di 5 mesi e sto cercando una stanza in un appartamento condiviso. Volevo sapere se BedStudent è affidabile. Il loro sito sembra legit, anche se i prezzi sono... alti. Ho visto delle recensioni negative, ma risalivano a 3 anni fa... Qualcuno ha esperienze con BedStudent? È meglio Room23 o Stanza Semplice?

Hello! I'm coming from abroad to study (erasmus) for 5 months and currently looking for a room in a shared appartment. I was wondering is BedStudent trustworthy. Their page seems legit even though the pricing is on the higher side. I saw some bad reviews but they were 3 years ago...? Any experiences? Is Room23 or Stanza Semplice better?

I'm considering applying for this uni for the psychological sciences programme and i know that i have to give the eng-psysch test but im sort of clueless about it. Google tells me what subjects/topics will come but i couldnt find any resources from where i can practice and study, so i could really use some help. Also, how long before i should start seriously preparing for it. I could really use some help thanks!

P.S I am a non-EU student if that's relevant to anyone

Hello guys I just wanted to ask does the uni write the enrollement fee in the pre-enrollement summary ? and is it 2k euros for everyone?

Hi everyone! I am rn doing my bachelor's degree in communication, and planning to apply for comm strategies for 2027 start. Can you give me any advice and what u guys overally think about program (Eng taught). Good/Bad, what bout proffesors and program courses?

Preferably ones that have a very easy exam or papers.. thank you!!

​Hey everyone,

​I'm currently preparing my application for the MSc in Physics of Data at UniPD for the upcoming intake, aiming to submit during the first call closing on November 15.

​I ran into a massive headache with my testing center: my original TOEFL slot got unexpectedly dropped/cancelled due to a local scheduling issue, and the earliest available replacement date I can secure in my country is November 4th.

​If I test on November 4th, my official score report will likely be delivered right around or even after the November 15th deadline.

​My questions for anyone who has gone through this:

1. ​Does UniPD strictly reject applications if the official English certificate isn't fully processed inside the portal by November 15, or is there a grace period if you upload a proof of registration/test appointment confirmation before the deadline?
2. ​If the portal requires the certificate number at submission, is it possible to upload the test confirmation PDF and email admissions to update it once the score drops a few days later?

​Any advice or experiences dealing with late language certificates during the first call would be hugely appreciated. Thanks

Hi! I’m high school student in korea I’m thinking about going to University of Padova so I need information..

1. Does they require high GPA?
2. How can I study Psychology exam for entrance

Please answer anyone knows