Prepare for IMAT

Many prestigious Universities in Italy offer medical programs in English, providing a fantastic opportunity for international students to pursue their medical education in a globally recognized and culturally rich environment.

1. 1. University of Milan Statale
   2. University of Milan Bicocca
   3. Università Vita e Salute San Raffaele Milan
   4. Humanitas University Milano
   5. Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Roma
   6. Campus Bio-Medico Roma
   7. Unicamillus Roma
   8. University of Rome La Sapienza – Policlinico
   9. University of Rome Tor Vergata
   10. University of Bari
   11. University of Bologna
   12. University of Messina
   13. University of Napoli Federico II
   14. University of Napoli Vanvitelli
   15. University of Padova
   16. University of Parma
   17. University of Pavia
   18. University of Turin

Take a look at our University ranking page to learn more about these Universities’ world ranking.

The IMAT (International Medicine Admission Test) is a highly selective entry exam that usually takes place in Autumn (as a reference, here are the dates of the last three years: September 13th 2022, October 17th 2023 and September 17th 2024). The date of the exam is usually published in late Spring.

The date is the same for all Italian Universities offering this program, and it is possible to register on the Universitaly portal in July.

The results come out after a few weeks, then the scrolling begins: in fact, not everyone that passes the admission test decides to proceed with the enrollment. Many students, for a variety of reasons, prefer to withdraw from their decision, especially Italian students who decided to take the IMAT only as a “plan B” in case they didn’t pass the Italian Medicine exam, but end up getting admitted in an Italian program.

The number of available seats varies between EU and NON-EU students.

Assessment criteria:

• 1.5 points for each correct answer
• -0.4 points for each incorrect answer
• 0 points for each answer not given

Each year the Italian Ministry of Education releases updates for the admission process with precise dates etc. Those are usually released around May-June. Below are estimates based on previous years.

APRIL – JUNE: Pre-enrollment at the Italian embassy/consulate in country of origin*
Documents needed: Declaration of Value; legalized and apostilled translation of High School Diploma

SEPTEMBER: Register online for the IMAT test

AUGUST – SEPTEMBER: Visa application*
Documents needed: Confirmation letter of application to the exam; International Health Insurance; Declaration of Financial capacity

SEPTEMBER: Register for the IMAT test (online) and sit the IMAT test (onsite)
Results are released a couple of weeks later. Then after a few more days the first ranking is released. Then the scrolling starts

OCTOBER: Enrollment
Documents needed: Passing the admission test, Student visa + Permit of stay*, Payment of the tuition fee for the first year

*This step is only for non-european students.

Italian Medicine universities offer affordable education options to both EU and non-EU students.

Public universities, known for their good reputation in academics, usually charge lower tuition fees compared to private ones: the fees at public universities can range from about €200 to €5,200 per year.

Detailed information can be found on the chosen university website.

Your family’s income can also affect how much you pay. If you’re from a low-income family or excel academically, you might qualify for scholarships or financial aid to help cover your tuition fees.