Where to study Medicine in English in Italy? If you want to study Medicine in English in Italy, here is the list of locations and available IMAT seats for 2024 for Medicine and Surgery degree.
In total, there are 1,465 seats for 2024 Medicine in English for EU and equivalent non-EU students, including private universities, plus 42 for Dentistry. For non-EU non-resident students, there are 697 seats, plus 18 for Dentistry.
Scroll through the list of public and private universities, discover the new universities for 2024, and read tips on how to prepare for the IMAT.
IMAT seats: how they work
When we refer to IMAT seats, we are talking about the number of places available for students who pass the International Medical Admissions Test, IMAT. The IMAT is a standardized test used by several public Italian universities to select students for their English-taught medical programs.
Each university allocates a specific number of seats for both international and domestic students based on their IMAT scores.
Key points about IMAT seats:
- availability. Different universities have varying numbers of seats for their medical programs. For example, some universities might offer 50 seats for international students and 100 seats for domestic students;
- competition. The number of IMAT seats is limited, making the admissions process highly competitive. High scores on the IMAT increase your chances of securing a spot;
- allocation. Seats are allocated based on the ranking of the IMAT scores. The higher your score, the better your chances of being admitted to your desired university.
By understanding the concept of IMAT seats, prospective students can better prepare for the competition and gain a clearer idea of the admission process for medical schools in Italy.
For more details, visit the page with all the FAQs about the IMAT.
Medicine in English in Italy: 2024 IMAT seats
How many places are available for studying Medicine in English in Italy’s public universities? The list of medical faculties offering English-taught programs in Italy is available in Ministerial Decree 756 of May 26, 2024, regarding the number of places, which are still provisional at the moment.
Compared to 2023, there is one more public university offering the program: Cagliari.
The 2024 IMAT seats for EU and equivalent non-EU students are 919, plus 42 for Dentistry. The seats for non-EU non-resident students are 435, plus 18 for Dentistry.
List of 2024 IMAT locations and seats:
- University of Bari – 69 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 11 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Bologna – 97 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 20 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Cagliari – 80 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 20 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli” (Naples) – 60 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 50 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Catania – 30 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 30 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Messina – 55 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 56 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Milan – 55 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 15 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Milan-Bicocca (Bergamo) – 30 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 18 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Napoli Federico II – 15 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 25 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Padua – 75 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 25 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Parma (Piacenza) – 75 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 45 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Pavia – 103 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 40 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Politecnica delle Marche (Ancona) – 20 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 60 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Rome “La Sapienza” – 45 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 13 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Rome “La Sapienza” (Dentistry) – 19 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 6 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Rome “Tor Vergata” – 40 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 15 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Siena (Dentistry) – 23 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 12 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- University of Turin (Orbassano) – 70 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 32 seats for non-resident non-EU students
Medical in English in Italy: seats in private Universities
In addition to the Medicine and Surgery degree courses offered by public universities, there are also some non-state universities in Italy where it is possible to study medicine in English.
Here is the list of private universities offering English-taught medicine programs for 2024:
- Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Rome – 40 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 70 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Bolzano – 50 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 10 seats for non-resident non-EU students
- Humanitas – 230 (80 + 150) seats in Pieve Emanuele for EU and resident non-EU students, 70 (50 + 20) seats for non-resident non-EU students
- Campus Bio-Medico di Roma – 140 (68 + 72) seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 48 (12 + 36) seats for non-resident non-EU students
- San Raffaele Milano – 86 seats for EU and resident non-EU students, 64 seats for non-resident non-EU students
The total number of 2024 seats for Medicine in English in private universities is 546 for EU and equivalent non-EU students, plus 262 for non-resident non-EU students.
However, it is worth noting that these numbers should be supplemented with the UniCamillus’ seats. In fact, at the Rome location, where the medicine course is taught in English, there are 425 seats for EU and resident non-EU students and 225 seats for non-resident non-EU students.
IMAT test 2024: how to prepare
To be able to study Medicine in English in Italy and enroll in one of the public faculties where the Medicine and Surgery degree course is active, it is necessary to pass the IMAT test.
The structure of the test for Medicine in English is not the same between public and private universities but presents some differences. For this reason, we suggest you always read carefully the call published by the universities.
To prepare for the Medicine in English test, we suggest you:
- join the WhatsApp group for the IMAT test;
- practice with IMAT test simulations. Test your preparation immediately with our IMAT simulation;
- IMAT tests past papers. Go to the IMAT test archive;
- register for free on our online platform with many free resources to study, go to the WAU e-learning platform;
- take an IMAT course. WAU organizes various types of courses, with staggered start dates, to meet the different needs of all students.
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