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In today’s global landscape, professions in the medical sector stand as some of the most sought-after career paths, prompting a surge in demand worldwide. Consequently, universities across the globe are witnessing a steady increase in applications each year.
Italy, renowned for its distinguished institutions, offers a multitude of prestigious Universities in the medical field. Notably, graduates from these Universities, supported by compelling statistics, typically secure positions within mere months of graduation.
Furthermore, Italy’s strong emphasis on research and technological advancement ensures that you receive a comprehensive and up-to-date medical education.
Do you want to study Medicine in English? Visit the section Prepare for IMAT.
Where can you study Medicine in Italy
There are many universities in Italy offering Medicine programs, but we’ve gathered for you the top 20 according to various rankings:
- University of Pavia
- University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum)
- University of Milan Bicocca
- University of Milan
- University of Padova
- University of Perugia
- University of Modena e Reggio Emilia
- University of Piemonte Orientale
- University of Genova
- University of Sassari
- University of Rome La Sapienza
- University of Florence
- University of Rome Tor Vergata
- University of Verona
- University of Turin
- University of Insubria
- University of Marche
- University of Messina
- University of Parma
- University of Trieste
Take a look at our University ranking page to learn more about these Universities’ world ranking.
Medicine admission test
Following June 2025 Minister of University Decree, entry exam to Medicine programs in Italian (TOLC-MED) is replaced by an open semester from the 1st of September to the 30th of November. At the end of this term, students will be required to take 3 exams on the attended courses: biology, chemistry and physics.
Students will have to register to the open semester by the end of July through Universitaly portal.
The exams will be the same in all the Universities and it will consists of:
| STRUCTURE OF THE MEDICINE TEST | ||
| SECTIONS | NUMBER OF QUESTIONS (multiple choice) | NUMBER OF MINUTES |
| Biology | 31 | Each exam lasts 45 minutes and consists of 15 multiple-choice questions and 16 sentence completion questions |
| Chemistry | 31 | |
| Physics | 31 | |
| TOTAL | 93 | 135 |
Enrollment timeline
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: Pre-enrollment at the Italian embassy/consulate in country of origin*
Documents needed: Declaration of Value; legalized and apostilled translation of High School Diploma
APRIL 3rd to APRIL 17th: Registration for the Admission test universitaly.it
MAY 28th -29th or July 30th -31st: Admission test
JULY – AUGUST: Visa application*
Documents needed: Confirmation letter of application to the exam; International Health Insurance; Declaration of Financial capacity
SEPTEMBER – 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.
Studying Medicine in Italy: costs
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.
MEDICINE Preparation courses at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci - FLORENCE
| MEDICINE | Extensive course | ||||
| Intro | The course combines University preparation with an Italian language course, and it is suitable for absolute beginners or above. | |||
| Dates | Italian language: 02.02.2026 – 19.06.2026 University Preparation: 22.06.2026 – 17.07.2026 | |||
| Number of classes | 400 (Italian language) + 140 (University preparation)* If there will be less than 5 participants: *4 participants = 110 lessons; 3 participants = 80 lessons in 3 weeks; 2 participants= 50 lessons in 2 weeks; 1 participant = 32 lessons in 2 weeks | |||
| Topics | General Knowledge, Logic, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths | |||
| Level | from Beginner to B2 | |||
| Format | in Italian and in person | |||
| Price | € 4.880 + registration fee* | |||
| MEDICINE | Intensive course | ||||
| Intro | The aim of our courses is not only to provide students to with all the necessary knowledge and skills to pass the selective entrance test but also to allow them to immediately begin studying these subjects | |||
| Dates | 07.04.2026 – 30.04.2026 (4 weeks) or 22.06.2026 – 17.07.2026 | |||
| Number of classes | 140 lessons* If there will be less than 5 participants: *4 participants = 110 lessons; 3 participants = 80 lessons in 3 weeks; 2 participants= 50 lessons in 2 weeks; 1 participant = 32 lessons in 2 weeks | |||
| Topics | General Knowledge, Logic, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths | |||
| Level | Intermediate | |||
| Format | in Italian and in person | |||
| Price | € 1.980 + registration fee* | |||
*The registration fee costs €30 for online courses and €80 for onsite courses. It includes all didactic materials.
CenT-S & Medicine Preparation courses at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci - MILAN
Our preparation courses will prepare you for the following admission tests:
- CenT-S former TOLC-F (English)
- TOLC-F & Medicine (Italian)
| PHARMACY | CenT-S | Extensive course | ||||
| Dates | 16.03.2026 – 05.06.2026 (12 weeks) | |||
| Number of classes | 140 | |||
| Topics | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Logic | |||
| Schedule | Lessons every day from Monday to Friday, 1 to 3 hours per day | |||
| Format | online | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Price | € 1.960 + registration fee* | |||
| PHARMACY | CenT-S | Intensive course | ||||
| Dates | 13.07.2026 – 07.08.2026 (4 weeks) | |||
| Number of classes | 140 | |||
| Topics | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Logic | |||
| Schedule | Lessons every day from Monday to Friday, around 6 hours per day (with breaks) | |||
| Format | online or in person | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Price | € 1.960 + registration fee* | |||
| PHARMACY (TOLC-F) and MEDICINE | Extensive course | ||||
| Dates | 16.03.2026 – 05.06.2026 (12 weeks) | |||
| Number of classes | 120 | |||
| Topics | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Logic | |||
| Schedule | Lessons every day from Monday to Friday, 1-3 hours per day | |||
| Format | online | |||
| Language | Italian | |||
| Price | € 1.440 + registration fee* | |||
*The registration fee costs €30 for online courses and €80 for onsite courses. It includes all didactic materials, as well as unlimited access to our e-learning platform for students who want to improve their Italian.
MEDICINE Preparation courses at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci - ROME
| MEDICINE | Extensive course | ||||
| Dates | 19.01.2026 - 06.06.2026 | |||
| Number of classes | 400 (the number of lessons varies based on the number of students enrolled) | |||
| Topics | Logical reasoning and reading comprehension, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry | |||
| Schedule | Monday-Friday 1-3 lessons per day | |||
| Format | In person | |||
| Language | Italian | |||
| Price | € 4.880 + registration fee* | |||
| MEDICINE | Intensive course | ||||
| Dates | 22.06.2026 - 18.07.2026 (4 weeks) | |||
| Number of classes | 140 (the number of lessons varies based on the number of students enrolled) | |||
| Topics | Logical reasoning and reading comprehension, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry | |||
| Schedule | Monday-Friday 7 lessons per day | |||
| Format | In person | |||
| Language | Italian | |||
| Price | € 1.980 + registration fee* | |||
*The registration fee costs €80 for onsite courses. It includes all didactic materials.