University central offices

The University of Padua consists of several bodies responsible for different aspects of its organization and management.

As regards the administrative functions and services especially addressed to students and visitors, the most important references are the International relations office, the Student secretariat and Saos, the Welcome desk for foreign students.

International relations

The International relations centre coordinates all cooperation programmes and activities engaging the University of Padua at European and Extra-European level.
The International relations centre includes the Erasmus and the Erasmus Mundus offices.

Students secretariat

The Student secretariat consists of several offices providing specific assistance to students from different Faculties. The secretariat manages all information concerning the students' academic career from their enrolment to their final diploma.

Saos

The Welcome desk for foreign students - Saos assists incoming international guests in organizing and completing the most important procedures allowing their legal stay in Italy.