The 2024 edition of Porte Aperte took place on July 11th at the University of Pavia (Corso Strada Nuova 65 - Pavia), offering prospective students a unique opportunity to explore their academic future.
AN EXPERIENCE OF ORIENTATION AND INNOVATION
Porte Aperte provided an ideal setting for high school students to discover a wide range of undergraduate and single-cycle master’s degree programs while experiencing the vibrant academic environment of Pavia. Participants learned how IUSS Pavia, the only School for Advanced Studies in Lombardy, shapes the future of its students through cutting-edge and tuition-free educational programs.
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
More than just an academic institution, IUSS Pavia is a hub of excellence that seamlessly integrates study and residential life through its merit-based colleges. Attendees had the opportunity to see firsthand how studying in Pavia offers not only a top-tier education but also an unparalleled life experience.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EVENT
Students and families participated in Q&A sessions with faculty and students, took guided tours of university facilities and laboratories, and discovered scholarship opportunities and international mobility programs.
SPEAKERS' CORNER: EXPLORING THE SERVICES AND OPPORTUNIYS OF PAVIA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
A key moment of the event was the Speakers' Corner, held in the Cortile delle Magnolie at the University of Pavia from 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM. This session provided valuable insights into the university’s student services, academic opportunities, and life on campus.
PROGRAM RECAP
PORTE APERTE 2024
📅 July 11, 2024
📍 University of Pavia
🕥 10:15 – 10:30 AM | Student Services Office: Overview of Available Services
🕥 10:30 – 11:00 AM | Erasmus Program: "Why Study Abroad? Students Share Their Experience"
🕚 11:00 – 11:20 AM | Student Rights Organization: "Opportunities for Students"
🕚 11:20 – 11:50 AM | College System & Merit-Based Colleges: "Living in a College – Students' Perspectives"
🕛 11:50 – 12:15 PM | IUSS School’s Undergraduate Programs: "IUSS Students Introduce the Corsi Ordinari"
LOOKING AHEAD
Porte Aperte 2024 was an invaluable opportunity for future university students to gain insights into academic life, available programs, and student services. If you missed the event, stay tuned for future opportunities to learn more about IUSS Pavia and its outstanding educational offerings!
📩 For more information: Orienta – Porte Aperte
From May 4 to May 6, 2022, IUSS School for Advanced Studies Pavia took part in Porte Aperte 2022 , offering prospective students the chance to explore undergraduate and single-cycle master’s degree programs.
The three-day event was held in a hybrid format, both in person at the University of Pavia and online via Zoom live streaming. Participants discovered the unique academic system that defines Pavia, making it a distinctive hub in both the national and international landscape.
Alongside the orientation sessions for degree programs, students had the opportunity to learn about the educational offerings of IUSS Pavia, the only School for Advanced Studies in Lombardy, as well as the merit-based college system and the public student housing network.
Each day focused on a different academic area:
May 4 – Engineering and Architecture (Polo didattico di Ingegneria, Via Ferrata 5)
May 5 – Health, Science, and Psychology (Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Polo Botta 2, Via Adolfo Ferrata 9)
May 6 – Humanities, Law, Politics, and Economics (Cortile Volta, University of Pavia, Corso Strada Nuova 65); on May 6, the academic programs offered at Cremona's Palazzo Raimondi were also presented.
From 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM each day, guided tours of the university’s facilities allowed students to explore the campus and interact with faculty and tutors, gaining valuable insights into career prospects and academic opportunities.
On July 13, 2023, IUSS School for Advanced Studies Pavia took part in Porte Aperte 2023, a full-day orientation event from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, held in person at the University of Pavia.
During the event, prospective students had the opportunity to explore undergraduate and single-cycle master’s degree programs, gaining insight into the unique university system that defines Pavia on both a national and international level.
In addition to the degree program orientation, attendees discovered the educational offerings of IUSS Pavia, the only School for Advanced Studies in Lombardy, as well as the merit-based college system and the public student housing network.
On July 11, 2024, the IUSS School for Advanced Studies Pavia participated in Porte Aperte 2024, an orientation event held at the University of Pavia (Corso Strada Nuova 65).
The event provided prospective students with a unique opportunity to explore undergraduate and single-cycle master’s degree programs, experiencing firsthand the academic environment of Pavia. Attendees discovered how IUSS Pavia, the only School for Advanced Studies in Lombardy, shapes the future of its students through cutting-edge educational programs featuring advanced and tuition-free study paths.
Beyond academic orientation, the event highlighted IUSS Pavia’s integrated approach to study and residence, made possible through its merit-based colleges, offering a one-of-a-kind university experience.
Participants engaged in Q&A sessions with faculty and students, guided tours of university facilities and laboratories, and learned about scholarship and international mobility opportunities.
📌 Speakers’ Corner – Exploring University Services and Opportunities
From 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM in the Cortile delle Magnolie, students attended presentations on:
- Student Services
- Erasmus Program and Study Abroad Opportunities
- Financial Aid and Student Housing
- The Merit-Based College System
- The IUSS Undergraduate Courses, introduced by current IUSS students
Porte Aperte 2024 offered a comprehensive insight into the university experience in Pavia, helping students make informed decisions about their academic future.
Additional information at Orienta - Porte Aperte 2024