University of Padua
About University of Padua
According to Wikipedia, The University of Padua is an Italian university located in the city of Padua, region of Veneto, northern Italy. The University of Padua was founded in 1222 by a group of students and teachers from Bologna. Padua is the second-oldest university in Italy and the world's fifth-oldest surviving university. In 2010, the university had approximately 65,000 students. In 2021, it was ranked second "best university" among Italian institutions of higher education with more than 40,000 students according to Censis institute, and among the best 200 universities in the world according to ARWU.
University of Padua's Online Degrees
What Is University of Padua Known For?
University of Padua is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Biology
- Literature
- Physics
- Medical
- Engineering
- Law
- Religious Studies
- History
- Political Science
- Education
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Business
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Economics
- Earth Sciences
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Nursing
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
University of Padua's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are University of Padua's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Padua's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Philosophy, Physics, and Mathematics. Here are some of University of Padua's most famous alumni:
- Nicolaus Copernicus
- A Polish mathematician and astronomer .
- Albertus Magnus
- A 13th century German Dominican friar and saint.
- William Harvey
- An English physician .
- Antonio Negri
- An Italian sociologist and political philosopher.
- Gerolamo Cardano
- An Italian Renaissance mathematician, physician, astrologer .
- Andreas Vesalius
- A Flemish anatomist, physician and author .
- Leon Battista Alberti
- An Italian architect .
- Nicholas of Cusa
- A German philosopher, theologian, jurist, and astronomer.
- Carlo Rovelli
- An Italian physicist.
- Torquato Tasso
- An Italian poet .
- Francis de Sales
- A French bishop, saint, writer and Doctor of the Church.
- Carlo Goldoni
- An Italian playwright .
