Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Pavia. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 5 | $448 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 4 | $448 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 3 | $448 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 2 | $448 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 2 | $448 | See → |
| Business & management | 1 | $448 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 1 | $448 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | See → | |
| Natural sciences | 1 | See → | |
| Psychology | 1 | $448 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 1 | $3,268 | See → |
| Social sciences | 1 | See → |
Costs and entry
4 courses mention scholarships. 9 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Pavia
The job market for the University of Pavia's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Italy.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Pavia cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $448 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: public health & allied health courses are typically $3,268, engineering & technology $448.
How is the University of Pavia ranked?
The University of Pavia is ranked #395 by QS (2027), #446 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #486 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Pharmacy & Pharmacology (#146) and Linguistics (#193).
What IELTS score does the University of Pavia need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (1 of the 2 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Pavia offer?
23 postgraduate courses across 12 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (5), environment, sustainability & agriculture (4) and economics, finance & accounting (3).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Pavia's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.