Economics, Governance and Decision-Making in English at University of Padua

For 2026/27, University of Padua has 150 seats in its English-taught Economics, Governance and Decision-Making degree for EU citizens and non-EU citizens resident in Italy, and 30 for non-EU citizens resident abroad. Admission is through the CEnT-S. The degree takes 3 years and is taught in Padua.

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Key facts

Duration
3 years
Tuition
€0–€2,990a year, based on family income
Admission exam
CEnT-S
Teaching language
English
Degree
Bachelor's (L‑33)
City
Padua

Seats by year

The university sets the seats each year in its call for applications.

  • EU and resident in Italy
  • Non-EU, resident abroad
Seats in Economics, Governance and Decision-Making at University of Padua, by academic year
Academic yearEU and resident in ItalyNon-EU, resident abroadTotal
2026/2715030180

Source: the university’s call for applications.

Admission 2026/27: steps and dates

From the university’s call for applications. Dates can change, so check the call before you apply.

  1. Application window · Non-EU abroad

  2. Application window · EU and resident · round 1

  3. Last date to take the test · Non-EU abroad

  4. Last date to take the test · EU and resident · round 1

  5. Non-EU ranking published

  6. Ranking published · EU and resident

  7. Enrolment of admitted candidates · EU and resident

  8. Application window · EU and resident · round 2

  9. Last date to take the test · EU and resident · round 2

  • Secondary school diploma
  • English certificate at B2 level or higher
  • A CEnT-S score
  • Declaration of value or CIMEA statement for a foreign diploma
  • Study visa for non-EU applicants abroad

Tuition and scholarships

Public universities set the yearly contribution by family income (ISEE). Many also set fixed fees for international students.

Yearly contribution 2026/27

€0–€2,990

No contribution with an ISEE up to €30,000

Fixed fees for international students

Non-EU citizens
€2,990
Students from developing countries
€996.66
Università degli Studi di Padova

Source: the university’s fee regulation and application portal.

Prepare for the CEnT-S

Timed CEnT-S mock exams, topic practice and video lessons, with a progress report after every test.