PAVIA – Il AlmaLaurea Report 2024 on the Profile and Employment Condition of Graduates of the University of Pavia highlights a very positive picture for former students of the academic institution. The investigation involved approx 4,949 graduates of 2023showing significant improvements compared to the previous year’s data.
High satisfaction levels
According to the report, 73.7% of graduates from the University of Pavia would choose the same degree course and the same University again, while 7.9% would opt for the same University but with a different course of study. Data that reflects a high level of overall satisfaction with the university experience, with 91.7% of graduates declared themselves satisfied with the training path undertaken. This represents a slight increase compared to 2023, when 74.5% of graduates would have made the same choice again and 9.0% would have only changed their course of study.
Improvements in employment conditions
The employment performance of graduates of the University of Pavia improved one year after graduation. 83.5% of three-year graduates who have decided to enter the world of work directly find themselves employed, an increase from 81.8% in 2023. The unemployment rate among three-year graduates decreased to 5.4%, compared to 5.9% the previous year.
Furthermore, the 2024 report showed that 37.5% of employed people have a permanent contract And 29.0% have a fixed-term contract, with the remaining 12.3% engaged in self-employed activities as freelancers or entrepreneurs. These data indicate growing job stability compared to 2023, when 36.7% of those employed had a permanent contract and 28.0% had a fixed-term contract.
Effectiveness of the qualification
Another positive fact is that 68.5% of employed people consider their qualification to be very effective or effective for the work they doan increase from 67.0% in 2023. This indicates that the training received continues to be highly relevant and useful for professional success.
Internship and study experiences abroad
54.1% of graduates carried out internships recognized by their course of studyan increase compared to 52.8% in 2023. The percentage of graduates who have completed study experience abroad recognized by the degree program also grew, going from 7.8% in 2023 to 9.3% in 2024.
Comparison with national data
Compared to national data, graduates of the University of Pavia show superior performance in various areas. At a national level, 68.7% of graduates finish their current university, compared to 61.5% nationally. The average age at graduation is 25.3 years, slightly lower than the national average of 25.7 years. The average graduation grade is 103.9 out of 110, in line with the national 104.0.
Future challenges and prospects
Despite the positive results, the University of Pavia must continue to respond to the new needs of the job market and improve the attractiveness of the city. Among the proposals are the expansion of the educational offering with new degree courses in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability, and the implementation of collaborations with local and international companies to provide students with practical experiences through internships and research projects.
Furthermore, encouraging international mobility could enrich students’ linguistic and intercultural skills, while the development of continuous training programs for graduates could help them stay updated on new trends in the job market.
The AlmaLaurea 2024 Report confirms the University of Pavia as an institution of excellence, capable of guaranteeing high levels of satisfaction and good job opportunities for its graduates. With the right strategies, the University will be able to continue to improve and respond effectively to the challenges of the future.
