About
The University of Pavia is a university located in Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. There was evidence of teaching as early as 1361, making it one of the oldest universities in the world. It was the sole university in Milan and the greater Lombardy region until the end of the 19th century. Currently, it has 18 departments and 9 faculties. It does not have a main campus; its buildings and facilities are sca...
The University of Pavia is a university located in Pavia, Lombardy, Italy. There was evidence of teaching as early as 1361, making it one of the oldest universities in the world. It was the sole university in Milan and the greater Lombardy region until the end of the 19th century. Currently, it has 18 departments and 9 faculties. It does not have a main campus; its buildings and facilities are scattered around the city, which is in turn called "a city campus". The university caters to more than 20,000 students who come from Italy and all over the world.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 340 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 64 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 17,543
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 30.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 12%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 201-225 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =269 | 65.0 | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =330 | 66.1 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 701-750 | - | 2026 |
US News
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 105 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 158 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | =164 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Surgery | =196 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 218 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =223 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 227 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 239 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 242 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =244 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 262 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 263 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 308 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =318 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 400 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 419 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =514 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =527 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =672 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =685 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 698 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =700 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =712 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =783 | 57.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =819 | 57.4 | 2026 |
ARWU
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Pavia?
University of Pavia's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =395, THE Rank 351–400, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =340.
When was University of Pavia founded?
University of Pavia was founded in 1361.
What are the top subjects at University of Pavia?
Top subjects at University of Pavia include: Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging, Civil Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Statistics & Operational Research.
Where is University of Pavia located?
University of Pavia is located in Pavia, Italy.