Thesis Defence and Diplomas
The student must defend her/his thesis in the presence of committee of at least five members, among whom the supervisor (Italian keyword: “relatore”) and the member assigned to this thesis (Italian keyword: “controrelatore”). The student can use Powerpoint slides, bringing an USB pendrive. The defence lasts approximately 20 minutes and is followed by the President of the commision communication the final grade of the degree and declaring its completion.
For details on the calculation of the final grade consult the dedicated page "Thesis Defence Regulations".
The exact schedule is available at least two weeks before the first day of graduation: click here
In the calendar, the student can also consult the exam committee member(s) assigned to her/his thesis (Italian keyword: “controrelatore”). Students must send to this assigned committee member a .pdf copy of their thesis via email as soon as the calendars are known.
Students are kindly requested to return borrowed books to The Ca’ Borin Library [Biblioteca di Geografia, Scienze Economiche e Aziendali, Emeroteca 'Ca' Borin'](located Via del Santo, 22). Books must be returned prior to the thesis defence.
Diplomas
The Diplomas will be given by the commission president right after the discussion.
It will also be possible to download via Uniweb a few days after the graduation a degree certificate including the academic transcript and the final grade. The responsible office is the “Ufficio Carriere Studenti” and in Uniweb you have to search for “Autodichiarazioni”. If you need an official certificate issued by the university, you can make a request at https://www.unipd.it/en/studying-padua/student-administration-and-support/certificates.
After graduation you will also receive an email (from platform “Bestr”) to obtain the “Open Badge” and your “Digital Certificate”. The digital certificate allows you to prove the originality of your degree.
Be careful and do not delete the email you receive from them. You will not be able to access the platform otherwise.
- Open Badge: https://www.unipd.it/en/open-badge
- Digital Certificates: https://www.unipd.it/en/certificates-blockcerts
Photographic shots taken during the discussion
Each student is free to choose any photographer/videographer they know: professional, non-professional, or a relative.
Only one photographer, chosen by the student, will be allowed access to the discussion room to take photographs or film.
The Department of Economics and Management of the University of Padua is not involved in the contractual relationship between the student and the photographer and is in no way responsible for the service itself.
There are currently no agreements in place with accredited photographers.
The photographer is not entitled to photograph other people without their prior consent. The service must not interfere with the smooth running of the discusione, nor become a source of disturbance or distraction for the student and the graduation commission. The graduation commission has the right to remove any photographer who does not comply with these simple rules of conduct.
Article 13 of the Regulations for the temporary use of spaces and premises and for the granting of rights to use and reproduce images of the University of Padua states:
"Art. 13 - Filming of graduation, doctoral, and master's degree ceremonies
1. Photography/video filming during graduation, doctoral, and master's degree ceremonies is permitted for professionals, non-professionals, and/or individuals freely chosen by the student. Only the photographer chosen by the student is permitted access to the premises to take photographs.
2. The University is not involved in the contractual relationship established by the student with the person in charge of filming and is in no way responsible for the quality or commercial aspects of the service.
3. The photographer is not entitled to photograph other people without their prior consent. The service must not interfere with the smooth running of the graduation ceremony, nor become a source of disturbance or distraction for the student and the committee. The committee may remove anyone who does not comply with the above rules of conduct.
Department of Economics and Management "M. Fanno"
Segreteria Didattica
Via Ugo Bassi 1 - 35131 Padova
Tel. +390498271230
Email: didattica.economia@unipd.it