The University of Pavia is an Italian public university, founded in 1361 and among the oldest in operation. It is known for its high-quality teaching, research and its historical tradition, and is recognized as one of the top 10 universities in Italy by the Times Higher Education (2022). With its 18 departments, ranging from Life Sciences to Engineering to Musicology, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral courses in various disciplinary areas.The University of Pavia is research-oriented and is involved in many international research projects and collaborations. There are several research centers and three research hospitals that, associated with the university, actively collaborate and allow its scientific and cultural growth.