Bachelor in Techniques and Methods in Psychological Science
Padua, Italy
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,739 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Call one - non-EU students
** Our tuition fees will not exceed 2750 euros per year. Scholarship and fee waivers are available for international students.
This Bachelor’s degree discloses the intriguing secrets of the human mind by allowing worldwide access to a top-notch learning experience.
Basic concepts of the most important psychological domains will be provided. Topics include Clinical Psychology, Psychometrics, General, and Biological aspects of psychology often emphasizing social and intercultural perspectives. Specific activities will facilitate the interaction between the learners and the instructors/tutors. For international students, short, intensive in-person sessions will be planned every year.
1st Year:
- General Psychology
- Developmental Psychology across Cultures
- Basic Concepts in Neurophysiology
- Precalculus
- Social Psychology
- Brain & Behavior
- Statistical Methods for Psychology
2nd Year:
- Work and Organizational Psychology
- Clinical Psychodynamic Models
- Clinical and Emergency Psychology
- Psychology of Health and Stress
- Assessment and Rehabilitation of Brain Processes
- Psychometric Methods
- Psychology of Learning: From Individuals to Cultures
3rd Year:
- General and Intercultural Education
- Socioeconomic Inequalities
- Marginalization and Well-Being
- Human Rights: Global & Local Protection
Graduates work in public or private institutions related to psychological well-being; for research, consultancy, training, and organizational development activities; Institutions for lifelong education; Organizations that deal with the management of migration flows, inclusiveness, and human rights also in emergency contexts.
The University of Padua is among the top 150 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 for Psychology.
It is also among the top 150 in the Times Higher Education's World University Rankings 2022 for Psychology.
Merit-based scholarships
Padua International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Padua offers many scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree completely held in English in Padua.
Fee-waivers
The University of Padua additionally offers 100 full tuition fee waivers to students enrolling in one of its degree programs held completely in English.
Departmental scholarships
Some Departments offer additional scholarships to more students applying to Bachelor's and Master's degrees entirely taught in English.
Galilean School of Higher Education Scholarships
The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is the University of Padua’s school of excellence. It combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by renowned international visiting professors. Up to four highly talented international students are selected each year.
Scholarships awarded by other national or international organizations
Scholarships awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation MAECI
Every year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation awards scholarships for studying in Italy to both international students and Italian students who are permanent residents in countries other than Italy (IRE).
These scholarships aim to foster international cultural cooperation, spread the knowledge of the Italian language, culture, and science, as well as promote the Italian economic and technological system throughout the world.
Grants are offered to pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education Institutes, both public and legally recognized.
Loans for merit
The University of Padua has signed an agreement with the bank Banca Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A, the savings bank Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, and the Association ‘Friends of the University of Padua’. The agreement is aimed at providing EU students with a flexible borrowing option at advantageous interest rates, to be granted with no need for collateral, to bear expenses for education.
The loan will be granted following checks on the eligibility criteria of the student asking for the financing and prior approval of the lender.