
Practical Guide for PhD Students
Welcome to the PhD program in Astronomy at the University of Padova.
The PhD Office has prepared a series of guides to provide you with all the essential information for taking your first steps in Padova and at our University.
USEFUL RESOURCES
PhD Guide:
Contains information on managing your PhD career (scholarships, mobility management, research budget), as well as information about life in the city (housing, healthcare, services). Most importantly, it includes details on who to contact in case of need. We strongly recommend that you read and consult it regularly.
https://www.unipd.it/dottorato/phd-guide
Guide for International PhD Students:
The PhD Office has also prepared a dedicated guide for international students.
It provides all the essential information before your arrival in Padova, including the documentation required to study and live here.
UNIVERSITY EMAIL
After you have successfully enrolled, you will be assigned an institutional University email address in the following format:
name.surname@studenti.unipd.it,
with an alias name.surname@phd.unipd.it.
Please check this mailbox regularly, and always use this address for communication with the PhD Office, your Department, and other University offices.