Organization of studies

CFU  (Credito Formativo Universitario) credit unit corresponding to 25 hours working time

25 hours working time = 8 h face to face lessons + 17 h individual study

                                                                      OR

                                              12 h lab practice + 13 h individual study

 

1 CFU = 1 ECTS

Languages
Official languages are Italian and English.
(Classes are usually taught in Italian  but classes marked with * may be taught in English on request of students)

 

 

Integrated master level degree courses (Five-year)

Specific EU legislation has regulated University education for a few professions; the relative courses are classified as part of the higher degree courses but are considered one cycle higher degree courses. Students are admitted to these courses upon completion of their secondary schooling. This degree runs on a single level and is awarded at the end of a course that lasts five or six years.

 

Undergraduate degree courses (Three-year)

This degree is awarded to students who complete a three-year degree course by obtaining 180 CFU. This qualification provides students with an understanding and knowledge of the basic theoretical concepts, methods and general scientific content of their field of study as well as specific professional competences. The degree prepares students to either competitively enter the job market or continue their education.

 

Graduate degree courses (Two-year)

This degree is awarded to students who, having already graduated from a three-year degree course, obtain 120 more CFU during a two-year course.

This course provides students with a very high level of specific professional expertise.

 

 

For more information, please visit the web site: http://www.unipd.it/en/courses/study_organization.htm