University of Pavia

Studying Artificial Intelligence at the University of Pavia has been a unique journey so far. Balancing classes in Milan, Pavia, and Bicocca means many sleepless nights, but learning about essential frameworks like convolutional and Boltzmann networks keeps me going.
The environment in the class is very international, we are students from over 20 countries. Can you imagine the global exposure I get while learning from esteemed Professors about robots and TenserFlow? The lessons sometimes get tough, but our motivations are always high. We've explored disciplines like robotic vision and philosophy, especially during rapid prototyping startup projects. Not to forget soldering circuits to programming emotionally intelligent interactions for a smart robot competition.
Talking about the student life in Pavia, it’s full of energy and positive vibes. I love hanging out with my friends when I am not busy coding or contributing to AI innovations to make our future better. The city is full of international students, the perfect recipe to socialize and make everlasting friendships.
Overall, choosing UNIPV for my bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence has been a great decision, and I would recommend it to everyone who wants to study at a prestigious University while enjoying the world’s best pasta and espresso.

Hi, I'm Duygu, a second year student studying Psychology, Neuroscience, and Human Sciences at UNIPV. As a student ambassador, it's my joy to welcome you into the vibrant world of our department. Coming from a previous Erasmus adventure in Italy, I fell head over heels for the Italy’s charm, and now, I find myself back here, studying in one of Italy's best universities.
Picture this: delving into the complicated workings of the human mind and exploring the frontiers where neuroscience meets the complexities of human behavior. The best part? My class is full of international students, just like me. We all speak in English. Our program has become a meeting point of minds from around the globe, where different cultures converge to create a dynamic and enriching learning environment.
And Pavia is not just a university town, it's a place where history meets education. Walking through the historic streets feels like stepping back in time, and each corner of this charming city whispers stories of centuries gone by. And I'm beyond excited to call it my academic home.

The Harvey medical course has been an incredible experience so far. I chose the harvey course as opposed to the Golgi course because, coming from NYC, I wanted to remain in an international environment. Our classmates come from all over the world so we have the opportunity to be immersed in many different cultures. We are also taught by professors who come from many different countries, and bring the experiences made there to us. In particular I chose Pavia because it is ranked very highly in Italy, and it is one of the oldest universities in the world.

We are studying amongst such a great group of people and in the classrooms where so many of our professors have studied before us. This shows the sense of community that the medical department has and how important it is to pass along the knowledge gained to the next generations of medical students. As with every course, the Harvey course can have its problems, but the professors have been collaborative and willing to listen to students to always improve the course.

Pavia is a small town, but there’s always something to do, either organised by student societies or the university itself. Additionally, Milan is only 40 minutes away with the train for when we miss the feel of a big city. Being small it also makes it very easy to get from the center to the hospital where we study and have rotations. Overall, I am very happy that I am living here now.

MIBE exceeded my expectations in every dimension. I opted for the international Management track, where the emphasis is on practical learning beyond traditional lectures. The courses are up to date and very well structured. We do a lot of group projects, applying theoretical concepts to real companies out there. One example, we did a project with CIMBALI, a globally recognized Italian coffee-machine maker. How cool is that!

Most importantly, the double degree option with top European universities is what made me choose MIBE. I'm off to University of Tuebingen, top 10 in Germany, for my 2nd year of the program. This would be a transformative experience!

The classroom in MIBE is full of international students, and meeting people from different cultures from all over the world was a constant source of inspiration for me. I made long-lasting friendships and on top of everything, the experience of working in such diverse teams is highly valued by recruiters. So, your employability scale goes up!

Finally, life in Italy? It's a dream for international students. Beautiful places, delicious food, and vibrant nightlife. Best experience ever!

MPB course has been a positive discovery.
I moved to Pavia from the suburbs of Monza in 2022 to look for a new challeng away from home and one that would make me grow.
The MPB course immediately turned out to be fascinating, stimulating but also tough.
The course is divided into two main tracks: medical and pharmaceutical. coming from a bachelor's degree in medical biotechnology, I decided to choose the pharmaceutical track so as to expand my knowledge.
The course is super interactive, the professors try to stimulate us in improving our communication skills (too important in science!) through webinars and journal clubs.
Each semester, new teaching labs and visits to local companies (especially in the second year) are set up in order to get students to work on different aspects of the courses on the syllabus and to be able to put into practice what was done during the lectures. Most importantly, what excited me the most were the courses led by foreign professors, the opportunities to be able to converse with them and get advice on career development, including at the European level.
Moving to Pavia means coming to live in an environment totally focused on the university. The city is not very big but it is full of boys and girls from all over the world, it is stimulating to work here. In addition, the proximity to cities such as Milan, Genoa, and Turin allows you to make the most of even the free moments between exams.

I'm Krithi :) Currently enrolled on the Industrial Automation Masters Program. I had gone through several Master programs regarding Robotics and Automation all through Europe and this program stood above all from an Industrial perspective and it's very well structured.
You get to work on real-time Industrial problems and come up with solutions as part of your exam. I love that they have oral examinations for technical papers like Electronics and Electrical drives, which makes me wanna learn the subject thoroughly and have a clear idea about the subject.
I am grateful for my Thesis experience, as my Professor in charge Prof.Tullio Facchinetti helped me to reach out to his fellow peers in Germany, and now I'm working in a Smart factory, surrounded by Automation in every sight. Truly blessed by this opportunity as it's a collaboration between the University of Pavia and TH-OWL, Lemgo.
I even choose to study in Italy just because of this program. I am grateful for the life that I had for the past two years here in Pavia, Italy. The energy of the city, packed with students and the best food that you will ever have in your life, I am just so grateful for my life in the last two years here in Pavia, Italy. If you're choosing Uni Pavia, be ready to experience the best years of Uni life that you can ever imagine :)

At the University of Pavia, fostering new majors that address the world's evolving needs is a cornerstone. The Agri-food Sustainability program, focusing on the intersection of food and agriculture, has exceeded my expectations. The university provides new students with the opportunity to become experts in this crucial field.
What sets this program apart is its commitment to practical learning. Beyond traditional classroom teachings, students like myself have the chance to explore sustainability not just through professors but also through numerous excursions and seminars.
As an international student, being part of this dynamic and globally informed environment has been invaluable, offering a rich historical backdrop and global insights. The experience has truly been fulfilling, equipping me to contribute meaningfully to the sustainability challenges of our world.

I have always been intrigued with Life Sciences and allied domains since my high school level. During my bachelor's degree I became way more interested in complex biological studies at molecular level and that is what drove me here in Pavia to pursue this masters degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics.
A comprehensive but vast and interesting but challenging curriculum has been made for this subject. And this curriculum honestly pushed me out of my comfort zones and meet my fears directly and tactically conquered them. Also,MBG is strongly research oriented focussing four semesters on an experimental thesis in any of the laboratories inside the university or outside. The flexibility of choosing laboratories and supervisors of individual interests has been really helpful. Indeed at the same time it is challenging to find what is right for you but it definitely matures someone from just a student to an independent researcher.
Currently I am pursuing my thesis work in the laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases in Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri (ICS-Maugeri) Pavia, a renowned independent research institute in Italy. Working in an enriched environment and gaining valuable insights in difficult quests of Neurodegenerative Disorders have been worthwhile. A conglomerate of excellent world class researchers and growth conducive association engaged with multiple collaborators from all over the world is what ICS-Maugeri stands for. Also the collaboration with the university laboratories has given me many opportunities to discuss different research prospects with my professors and elders.
In the end, I would like to conclude by saying that if someone wishes to grow up as a multitasking person MBG will be a worthy choice for them. And the interaction with a heterogeneous crowd owing to many international students has made my living more adventurous and interesting in Pavia!