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Bologna vs Padua

University of Bologna and University of Padua are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.

  • Bologna: ₹24 lakh – ₹31 lakh
  • Padua: ₹30 lakh – ₹36 lakh
  • Bologna cheaper by ≈ ₹5.5 lakh
  • 2 shared programs

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Bologna or Padua: which is better for Indian students?

Bologna costs less: about ₹24 lakh – ₹31 lakh in total versus ₹30 lakh – ₹36 lakh for Padua — a difference of roughly ₹5.5 lakh. Bologna is known for the world's oldest university in continuous operation; Padua for historic research university in the Veneto. Both offer Computer Science and Data Science, so compare those program pages side by side.

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Official sources: University of Bologna — official website · University of Padua — official website

Bologna vs Padua

Total cost
Bologna: ₹24 lakh – ₹31 lakh · Padua: ₹30 lakh – ₹36 lakh
Location
Bologna: Bologna · Padua: Padua
Type
Bologna: Public · Padua: Public

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Bologna vs Padua: the numbers

Bologna vs Padua: the numbers
ItemBolognaPadua
CityBolognaPadua
TypePublicPublic
Known forThe world's oldest university in continuous operationHistoric research university in the Veneto
Tuition€0 – €3,000 a year€1,000 – €3,000 a year
Living costs used€10,000 a year€12,000 a year
Total in ₹₹24 lakh – ₹31 lakh₹30 lakh – ₹36 lakh
Programs we coverComputer Science, Data Science, EconomicsComputer Science, Data Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Official websiteunibo.itunipd.it

How to decide

Choosing between them

Pick Bologna if…

You want the world's oldest university in continuous operation and life in Turin, Bologna, Padua & Pisa.

Pick Padua if…

You want historic research university in the Veneto and life in Turin, Bologna, Padua & Pisa.

Cost

Bologna saves about ₹5.5 lakh over the program on our figures.

Your program

Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.

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Bologna, by about ₹5.5 lakh in total on our figures (₹24 lakh – ₹31 lakh vs ₹30 lakh – ₹36 lakh).

Neither is better for everyone. Bologna is known for the world's oldest university in continuous operation; Padua for historic research university in the Veneto. Compare the specific program, location and cost.

Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.

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