A number of renowned scholars have taught at the Alma Ticinensis Universitas , including the inventor of the electric cell, Alessandro Volta, the poet Ugo Foscolo and Nobel Laureates Camillo Golgi, Giulio Natta and Carlo Rubbia. Today the University of Pavia is multidisciplinary, with nine faculties, three campuses (Pavia, Cremona and Mantova) and 15 student residence halls, some of which date back to the 15th century. Each year, thousands of young people have the opportunity to live, study, carry out research, participate in sports and join the international community in Pavia.

The University of Pavia is considered a Research University that participates in international projects, takes part in international university networks and promotes interdisciplinary research and dialogue with the business world. The campus environment facilitates the exchange of knowledge and talent, encourages the interaction between professors and students and fosters the skills and creativity of students in order to prepare them for the future.