Our institute takes pride in a track record of achievements that reflects our dedication to excellence and innovation. In a relatively short time, Padua Institute of Technology has earned recognition on national and international stages across academia, the arts, and industry. We celebrate the success of our students, faculty, and alumni, as well as the honours our institution has earned. Below are some of the notable achievements and honours that highlight our journey so far:

1. Rankings and Recognition: Padua Institute of Technology is increasingly prominent in global higher education. We have been ranked among the top ten universities in Italy for Arts and Humanities and consistently perform strongly in international subject rankings for performing arts and business education. Our MBA programme has been listed among Europe’s top 50 MBA programmes in recent global surveys, reflecting its growing reputation. Such recognition affirms that our blend of creativity and rigour meets world-class standards.
2. Accreditation and Quality Standards: The institute is proud to hold prestigious international accreditations. We are one of the very few institutions in Italy accredited by AACSB for excellence in business education, and our entire school (including the high school and university programmes) is accredited by NEASC, underscoring our adherence to rigorous American and international educational standards. Furthermore, our innovative educational model has been recognised by the Europe Ivy Union (EUIVY), placing us among an elite group of forward-thinking institutions worldwide. These accreditations and quality marks validate the high standards of our curriculum, faculty, and governance.
3. Faculty Awards and Research Grants: Our faculty members are frequently honoured for their outstanding work. Collectively, professors at Padua Institute of Technology have secured over €10 million in research grants from the European Union and other funding agencies. Several faculty have won prestigious awards: for instance, our science faculty include recipients of national innovation prizes and European Research Council grants, while our arts faculty have earned accolades such as international music composition awards and invitations to showcase work at renowned events like the Venice Biennale. This level of faculty achievement not only brings prestige to the institute but also enriches the classroom with cutting-edge knowledge.
4. Student Successes: Our students continually demonstrate their talent and hard work through competitions and exemplary results. Our high school students often score well above the global average in the IB Diploma exams, achieving a 100% pass rate with many earning bilingual diplomas. They have also won national science fair medals and international youth art contests. At the undergraduate level, our students have taken first place in events like the European Undergraduate Business Case Competition and have won awards at global hackathons and dance festivals. Music students from our institute have performed in prestigious international youth orchestras, and business students have launched start-ups that went on to win seed funding in European innovation challenges. These achievements showcase the well-rounded excellence and ambition of our student body.
5. Alumni Impact: Even in our early years, we have built a growing network of alumni who are making their mark around the world. Our graduates have gone on to study at top universities such as Oxford, Harvard, and Sapienza University of Rome, and many have secured positions in leading companies and organisations. For example, alumni from our business school are working at Fortune 500 firms and international NGOs, while performing arts alumni can be found on stage in professional dance companies and orchestras across Europe and Asia. A number of entrepreneurial alumni have founded successful start-ups – one recent graduate’s tech company was featured among Italy’s most promising new enterprises. The achievements of our alumni speak to the lasting value of a Padua Institute of Technology education and inspire current students to aim high.
6. Institutional Milestones: We have reached significant milestones that chart our progress. Founded in the mid-2000s with an initial cohort of just 50 students, the institute has since grown to over 1,500 students across all programmes. Within a few years we celebrated our first cohort of undergraduate graduates, and later we launched our inaugural postgraduate programmes (including the MBA). The opening of our state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Centre greatly expanded our research capabilities. Padua Institute of Technology became the first integrated secondary-to-university institution in Europe to earn NEASC accreditation – a testament to our unique quality. Most recently, our institute was invited to join the EUIVY global alliance of innovative universities, reflecting international esteem for our educational approach. Each of these milestones represents a step forward in our mission, painting the picture of an institution on a steady rise.

These achievements and milestones are both an honour and a motivation. They remind us of how far we have come and energise us to continue striving for excellence. We remain committed to pushing boundaries in education and research, and to writing new chapters of success in the years ahead.