BU’s Padua programs take place in a lively town that’s home to one of the oldest universities in the world. Classes are taught both at the BU Padua Academic Center and the Università degli Studi di Padova (UNIPD). Open to BU students only, the spring-term Padua Business Internship Program consists of management courses, an Italian language and culture course, and an academic internship for units. Students directly enroll in the University of Padua Department of Business and Economics and have access to all University of Padua facilities and services.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
Housing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
- Boston University students only
- Open to students with all levels of Italian
- Admissions requirements for all programs
Curriculum
The Padua Business Internship Program offers a spring-term internship program consisting of four courses. All students will enroll two electives in the area of management, economics and hospitality and in one four-unit internship course. Students with no prior knowledge in Italian must enroll in an Italian language and culture course. Those with some prior knowledge will enroll in a third elective in management, economics, or hospitality. Students have the option of taking their elective courses at the BU Padua Center or at the University of Padua. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn 16 Boston University units.
Housing & Student Services
University Dormitory
The Collegio Don Mazza Residence is a private college and has 3 main residence halls in close proximity to each other.
- All students live in furnished double rooms with en suite bathroom
- Students will room with another student from the program
- Partial board included: 5 dinner meals a week (Monday – Friday)
- A communal kitchen is available for breakfast preparation and other meals not included
- Weekly cleaning service
- Wi-Fi, study halls with air conditioning, library, conference room, information center, music room, newspaper and TV room, gym for residents only.
- Irons and coin operated laundry facilities
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Spring Term
Program Dates
Late January to Late May
Spring Term
Applications Open
June 1*
Spring Term
Application Deadline
October 1
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
- 2025/2026 Tuition & Fees: $43,934
Cost includes tuition, housing, partial board, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage. - Estimated program budget including cost of living expenses.
- Grants and Scholarships available
- Special Padua Research Scholarship is available for Boston University students.