University of Padua

The University of Padua - Università di Padova or UNIPD - was founded in 1222 and is one of a number of medieval universities in Italy still in operation. The University of Padua is renowned for its revolutionary early research in astronomy, law, medicine, and philosophy. Therefore, this university becomes one of the oldest universities in the world. It currently has about 62,500 students in the city of Padua, which is also the setting of William Shakespeare's famous play The Taming of the Shrew. In 1545, the Università di Padova founded the Botanical Garden of Padova, now one of the oldest academic gardens in the world. It also manages 9 museums, including a Museum of Physical History.

The University of Padua is a public university in a city known for its frescoes, beautiful arcades, and stylish cafes frequented by students. The Institute currently plays a scientific and academic research role at both the European and world level. The Academy was founded as a law and medical school and was one of the most prominent universities in early modern Europe. The first two subjects taught were law and theology, but the curriculum expanded rapidly and by 1399 it was split into two colleges of civil and canon law and taught astronomy, dialectics, philosophy, grammar, medicine, and rhetoric. The university became one of the universities of the Kingdom of Italy in 1873 and has since become one of the most prestigious in the country for its contributions to scientific and scholarly research.

• Location: Padua, Italy
• Established in: 1222
• Website: https://www.unipd.it/en/