Italian Medical Schools: The Guide
There are currently 20 Medical Schools in Italy offering an English Medicine & Surgery Programme and 2 offering an English Dentistry program, ranking highly in most world directories, Italy has established an impressive standard in preparing future medical students. It’s no surprise that studying medicine in Italy has become an increasingly popular choice with the country offering rich cultural experiences across a multitude of cities, on a backdrop of academic strength without breaking the bank.
Prospective students may find it difficult to pick just one medical school to put as their top choice, as there are many different things to consider. However, there is a Medical university for every budget and every type of student whether they’re an adventurer, a city explorer, or simply prefer more intimate surroundings.
In this comprehensive guide we’re going to have a look at every city in which Italy offers an English medical programme, the average cost of living, the year round weather, and which Italian medical universities you can find there (both public and private).
Where Can I Study Medicine in Italy?
As of April 2025, there are 5 private and 16 public Italian universities that offer an English Medical, 2 offer Dentistry and 1 Veterinary programmes to give a total of 23 choices to students considering studying medicine in Italy. While there are 22 universities they are spread across just 15 cities, which we’re going to explore in depth one by one in the following list.
We really recommend prospective students to pick a Medical school based on the city lifestyle they love, and not the university itself as you will be spending a minimum of 6 years there. You will quickly realise that university rankings are actually pretty arbitrary so there is no correct answer to “best ranking medical school in Italy”.
Milan Medical Schools
Milan currently has 4 universities that offer an English medical programme, 2 private and the other 2 public.
Weather
With Milan being so close to the alps allowing students the opportunity to go skiing and snowboarding with ease, it also means that the winters are a lot harsher compared to central or southern Italy. The summers are humid, and the winters are cold.
Cost of Living
According to the cost of living index Milan has the highest cost of living in Italy, ranking 33rd in all of Europe followed by Pisa (47th) and Florence (85th).
- A monthly transportation ticket for an adult is €39.
- A private apartment (1 bedroom) in the city centre costs €1,472.00 on average
- There are of course cheaper places to live, this index is only used as a standard for quick comparisons
University of Milan - Statale (Public)
Statale is a public higher education institution in Milan, Italy. It is one of the largest universities in Europe, with about 60,000 students. The University is the only Italian member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU).
FEES: Depends on your country of origin as well as income of the student (or family), so ranges €156 – €4,101.12. Read more here.
Past IMAT Scores of Milan Statale
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
65.8 |
67.8 |
46.6 |
44.3 |
43.3 |
45 |
42.1 |
39.7 |
46.7 |
47.9 |
|
Non-EU |
72.9 |
75.7 |
60.20 |
51.8 |
51.5 |
47.8 |
54.2 |
45.7 |
51 |
– |
University of Milan - Bicocca
Bicocca is a public university established in 1998, and found on the northern outskirts of Milan. University of Milan – Bicocca has originates from having split from the University of Milan (Statale).
FEES: Depends on the annual family income of the student so it can be from €156 – €4,115. Read here for a detailed breakdown.
Past IMAT Scores of Milan Bicocca
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
64.8 |
64.8 |
43.3 |
41 |
37.2 |
44.6 |
39.9 |
39 |
39.7 |
n/a |
|
Non-EU |
65.1 |
72.6 |
54.2 |
49.2 |
42.3 |
43.7 |
37.1 |
26.7 |
26 |
n/a |
San Raffaele (Private)
San Raffaele is a private university in Milan founded in 1996 and fundamentally born as an off-spring of an internationally renowned research hospital. The Medicine and Surgery faculty proposes courses with strong scientific connotations, where the students go on ward rounds from their very first year.
FEES: Yearly tuition fees amount to €20,640 + € 140 for the regional enrolment tax.
Humanitas (Private)
Humanitas is an Italian private university dedicated to the medical sciences. The campus is “built by the hospital, inside the hospital. All the tutors are specifically trained and work as medical doctors or nurses in the hospital. All campus facilities are located within the hospital area.”
FEES: Yearly tuition fees amount to €23,156 if the student is non-European or €10,156-23,156 euro a year depending on family income if European, regional enrolment tax is already included in the tuition fee.
Rome Medical Schools
Rome currently has 5 universities that offer International medical programmes taught entirely in English, as well as one university to offer dentistry in English. Two of these institutions are public, whereas the other three are private.
Weather
While Rome has much milder winters with higher averages for temperatures and sunshine, it has almost unbearable summers, with the heat and humidity peaking in the months of July and August. Autumn and spring are quite pleasant can experience short but strong rainfall and thunderstorms.
Cost of Living
According to the cost of living index Rome has the 14th highest cost of living in Italy, ranking 132nd in all of Europe just after Trieste (131st) and Genoa (130th).
- A monthly transportation ticket for an adult is €35 . For a more detailed report on transportation in Rome read this.
- A private apartment (1 bedroom) in the city centre costs €1,160 on average.
- There are of course cheaper places to live, this index is only used as a standard for quick comparisons.
- Renting near Tor Vergata is significantly cheaper than close to La Sapienza.
Tor Vergata (Public)
The University of Rome – Tor Vergata is a public research university established in 1982 with “the goal to contribute to people’s education and training, to scientific research and to the technological, organisational and social innovation needed to achieve a truly sustainable development in Italy, Europe and worldwide…”.
FEES: €156 – 8,255 depending on multiple factors such as country of origin and annual family income
Past IMAT Scores of Tor Vergata
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
56.9 |
59.5 |
38.5 |
39.2 |
37.7 |
42.1 |
38.4 |
38.2 |
37.2 |
41.4 |
|
Non-EU |
69.1 |
60.6 |
53.4 |
44.6 |
47.7 |
34 |
45.5 |
30.8 |
35.1 |
– |
La Sapienza (Public)
La Sapienza is a public research University and is the largest European university, as well as one of the oldest being founded in 1303. We really recommend reading the Wikipedia page as it’s hard to summarise briefly.
FEES:Fees range from €140 to €1,500 for international students depending on country of origin. Fees for Italian students can be up to €2,924 depending on family income.
Past IMAT Scores of La Sapienza
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
65.8 |
65.1 |
45.4 |
42.8 |
40.4 |
46.7 |
43.6 |
38.5 |
40.2 |
43.6 |
|
Non-EU |
65.8 |
73.4 |
50.8 |
52.6 |
53.1 |
42.3 |
44.3 |
44 |
39.1 |
– |
La Sapienza (DENTISTRY)
La Sapienza is a public research University, and the second university in Italy to offer an English dentistry programme starting in 2022.
FEES: Fees are identical to how it works for its medicine course which range from €140 to €1,500 for international students depending on country of origin. Fees for Italian students can be up to €2,924 depending on family income.
Past IMAT Scores of La Sapienza
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
56.7 |
61.8 |
38.7 |
32.6 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
Non-EU |
71.8 |
73.1 |
59.1 |
46.3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Private)
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is a private research university founded in 1921 and had five affiliated campuses, making it the largest private university in Europe and the largest Catholic University in the world. Its main campus is located in Milan, Italy with satellite campuses in Brescia, Piacenza, Cremona and Rome.
FEES: A flat tuition fee of €18,000 per year is applied to all students residing regardless of nationality. The “UCSC International Scholarship” does not apply to the Rome campus.
Uni Camillus (Private)
Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences (UniCamillus) is a private University located in Rome, and recognised by the Italian MEUR since November 2017. UniCamillus is dedicated exclusively to Medical Sciences and is aimed towards students who show a scientific and professional interest towards health issues affecting developing countries (PVS) as it has a huge humanitarian commitment.
FEES: Annual tuition rate for students enrolled in the degree course in medicine and surgery is €21,000 (some private scholarships are available) + €140 for the regional tax and €16 for the stamp duty.
Università Campus Bio-Medico (Private)
The Campus Bio-Medico University is a university founded in 1991 in Rome, Italy. The University has only 2 faculties of Engineering and Medicine, as well as offering a degree in biomedical engineering as it has a very modern hospital with complex technological equipment for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
FEES: UCBM has a flat rate of €18,000 + €140 for the regional tax.
It also has a multitude of scholarships and financial contributions based on merit, family income (even family size), and has deals with banks for private student loans.
Napoli Medical Schools
Napoli is home to 2 public universities that offer international medical degrees completely obtained in English.
Weather
Napoli has a Mediterranean climate meaning it has mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers. Rainfall is quite abundant with the wettest season is autumn. In summer, however, the rains are rare, and occur in the form of downpours or thunderstorms.
Cost of Living
According to the cost of living index Napoli is 134th, making it significantly cheaper than Milan and slightly cheaper than Rome.
- A monthly transportation ticket for an adult is about €40.
- A private apartment (1 bedroom) in the city centre costs about €1000 on average.
- There are of course cheaper places to live, this index is only used as a standard for quick comparisons.
Federico II
The University of Naples – Federico II was founded in 1224. It is the oldest public non-sectarian university in the world, and is now organized into 26 departments. Despite its huge size it is still one of the best universities in Italy and world, being particularly notable for research.
FEES: EU students €200/year (university fees) + €140/year regional tax (compulsory)+ €16.00 legal stamp (compulsory) minimum
Non-EU students €140/year regional tax (compulsory)+ €16.00 legal stamp (compulsory) minimum
Past IMAT Scores of Federico II
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
58.3 |
61.4 |
45.2 |
37 |
34.6 |
41.8 |
37.6 |
37.8 |
37.2 |
40.1 |
|
Non-EU |
63.1 |
68.1 |
52 |
44.4 |
41.4 |
31.7 |
33.1 |
37.6 |
– |
– |
University of Campania - Luigi Vanvitelli
Vanvitelli University is an Italian research university founded in late 1991. Its main seat is in Caserta, but its academic departments (broken link)are also located in a series of historic and contemporary buildings across other cities.
FEES: The annual tuition for Vanvitelli ranges from €125.50 to €2,704 depending on annual family income, and offer fee waivers for students with certain impairments, in all cases the €16 stamp duty also applies.
Past IMAT Scores of Luigi Vanvitelli
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
52 |
57.3 |
35 |
34.2 |
33.8 |
38.8 |
35.2 |
35.9 |
36.9 |
40.4 |
|
Non-EU |
66.2 |
63.2 |
47.3 |
41.9 |
33.1 |
30.8 |
30.4 |
18.7 |
-1.2 |
– |
Bari Medical School
The University of Bari was founded in 1925. Its research centres are highly-interactive, having connections among different departments, universities, and other research centres.
FEES: The annual tuition fees are based on merit as well as family economic status and they range from €144 to €2,350, plus the €16 for stamp duty.
Past IMAT Scores of Bari
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
TBA |
55.8 |
34.1 |
34.1 |
34.4 |
39.6 |
36.2 |
33.5 |
36.8 |
40.9 |
|
Non-EU |
49.3 |
65.8 |
31.2 |
42.6 |
32.7 |
27.8 |
34.3 |
30.8 |
25.3* |
– |
*= score of 7th position, as others were below 20 meaning they could not rank
Weather
Bari has beautiful, hot and sunny summers with rarely any rain. Normal temperatures are not too high and the breeze blows always. Sometimes, however, hot and muggy periods can occur. It’s winters are quite mild with the coldest temperature being 8.8 °C on average.
Cost of Living
According to the cost of living index, Bari is 146th making it significantly cheaper than Milan and Rome as well as other Northern cities.
- A monthly transportation ticket for an adult is about €35.
- A private apartment (1 bedroom) in the city centre costs about €817.09 on average.
- There are of course cheaper places to live, this index is only used as a standard for quick comparisons.
Messina Medical School
University of Messina was founded in 1548 by Pope Paul III; it was the world’s first Jesuit college and today it is considered one of the oldest universities in Italy. Messina puts a particular importance on early clinical contact.
The Faculty of Medicine is held in the main hospital of the city Policlinico G. Martino, situated in the southern area of Messina.
FEES: The UniME tuition ranges from €156(regional tax) to €506 for international students . The first payment of €156 is due during the student enrolment process (enrolment cannot be completed without it).
The university of Messina also has a program for refunding up to a maximum of €2,000 of rent expenses for students domiciled in Messina but residents of other comunes.
Past IMAT Scores of Messina
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
TBA |
54.6 |
32.8 |
33.1 |
33.3 |
38.5 |
34.7 |
33.4 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Non-EU |
58.2 |
61.4 |
36.9 |
42.9 |
34.6 |
27.8 |
17.9 |
34.7 |
n/a |
n/a |
Weather
Messina has a subtropical mediterranean climate with long, hot, and dry weather during the summer. In winter, Messina is rather wet and mild, with temperatures still being considered warm and mild.
Cost of Living
Messina does not currently rank in the cost of living index we used, however its averages are still significantly cheaper than Milan and Rome as well as other Northern cities.
- A monthly transportation ticket for an adult is about €35.
- A private apartment (1 bedroom) in the city centre costs about €475 on average.
- There are of course cheaper places to live, this index is only used as a standard for quick comparisons
Pavia Medical School
The University of Pavia is located in the the Lombardy region of norther Italy and was founded in 1361 making it one of the oldest universities in the world. It doesn’t have a main campus, its buildings and facilities are scattered around the city, earning the city of Pavia its title “a city campus”.
FEES: Tuition fees vary according to family income or country of origin. For international students (Non-EU countries) there is an option to pay a flat rate in 4 instalments.
For EU students(or Non-Eu students applying with ISEE) the price varies from €156-4,463.
Past IMAT Scores of Pavia
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
60.1 |
59.1 |
38.4 |
36.7 |
36 |
45.4 |
39.2 |
39.2 |
41.1 |
46.2 |
|
Non-EU |
73 |
71.2 |
53.3 |
43.8 |
49.4 |
41.8 |
46.6 |
43.8 |
– |
– |
Weather
Pavia has a significant amount of rainfall during the year. This is true even for the driest month. The average temperature during it’s hottest month is 21°C making it a lot cooler year round compared to other cities.
Cost of Living
Pavia does not currently rank in the cost of living index we used, however its averages are still significantly cheaper than Milan and Rome.
- A monthly transportation ticket for an adult is about €35.50
- A private apartment (1 bedroom) in the city centre costs about €578.50 on average
- There are of course cheaper places to live, this index is only used as a standard for quick comparisons
Padova Medical School - Venice Campus
The University of Padua was founded in 1222 making it the second-oldest university in Italy, and the world’s 5th oldest surviving university. Galileo Galilei was a lecturer between 1592 and 1610, and it houses the oldest surviving permanent anatomical theatre in Europe, dating from 1595. However from 2025/26 onwards the course of Medicine and Surgery will be held in Venice at the historic SS Giovani e Paolo Hospital.
FEES: The annual tuition fee without any scholarships or fee-waivers is a maximum of €2,950 plus €189 of regional tax and €16 of stamp duty. This can be reduced depending on family income.
Past IMAT Scores of Padova
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
58.6 |
63.2 |
38.7 |
37.9 |
37.5 |
45.1 |
39.4 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Non-EU |
65.4 |
71.6 |
49.5 |
50.7 |
Missing |
27.5 |
46.6 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Weather
The weather is mild, and generally warm and temperate. The rainfall in Venice is significant, with precipitation even during the driest month. On its driest month the city sees around 64mm of rainfall; the variation in annual temperatures is around 19.9 °C
Cost of Living
Venice doesn’t rank in the cost of living index we used, however. it is about 2.7% cheaper than Milan(excluding rent) according to a comparison by the same website that does the index we use.
- A monthly transportation ticket for an adult is bteween €21-37(depending if only for the island or the region around itas well).
- A private apartment (1 bedroom) in the city centre costs about €1,126.00 on average.
- There are of course cheaper places to live, this index is only used as a standard for quick comparisons
Bologna Medical School
The University of Bologna is a research university in Bologna, Italy that was founded in 1088 by an organised guild of students. It is the oldest university in continuous operation in the world, and the first university in the sense of a higher-learning and degree-awarding institute, as the word universitas was coined at its foundation.
FEES: The tuition fees in Bologna is highly dependent on income however ranges from a minimum of €157.04 to a maximum €3,472.04.
Past IMAT Scores of Bologna
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
60.5 |
64.8 |
42.6 |
41.5 |
42.6 |
47.2 |
41.4 |
40.8 |
42.4 |
n/a |
|
Non-EU |
70.3 |
74.5 |
59.1 |
51.5 |
48.9 |
50 |
43.4 |
48.6 |
37.3 |
n/a |
Weather
Bologna has a humid & temperate climate. Winters are quite cold and damp, with lows dipping below 0, while summers are hot and muggy peaking around 30°C
Cost of Living
- According to the cost of living index Bologna is 91st, making it slightly cheaper than Florence, but higher than other cities.
- A monthly transportation ticket for an adult is €39.
- A private apartment (1 bedroom) in the city centre costs about €911.18 on average.
- There are of course cheaper places to live, this index is only used as a standard for quick comparisons
Turin Medical School
The University of Turin was founded in 1404 in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. It is one of the oldest universities in Europe and continues to play an important role in research and training. It is steadily ranked among the top 5 Italian universities.
FEES: Tuition fees range from €156 to €2,800 per year depending on country of origin and family income. For a fee break down depending on country click here.
Past IMAT Scores of Turin
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
59.1 |
59.5 |
37.4 |
37.3 |
36 |
42.3 |
38.8 |
36.8 |
37.7 |
n/a |
|
Non-EU |
|
70.8 |
49 |
50.1 |
40.8 |
44.9 |
39.9 |
31.3 |
– |
n/a |
Weather
The climate of Turin is moderately continental so expect cold, damp winters as well as hot and humid summers. Rain is quite abundant with the least rainy season being winter. The wettest periods are late spring, mainly because of afternoon thunderstorms (May is the wettest month), and autumn.
Cost of Living
- According to the cost of living index Turin is 133rd, making it slightly cheaper than Rome.
- A monthly transportation ticket for an adult is €38.
- A private apartment (1 bedroom) in the city centre costs about €705.88 on average.
- There are of course cheaper places to live, this index is only used as a standard for quick comparisons.
Parma Medical School
Parma University started its Medicine and Surgery Programme in English in 2021 aimed at international students.
FEES: The fees for Parma University range from €156 to a maximum of €2,875 depending on a number of factors including family income and/or Academic merit in the form of scholarships. For a fee break down depending on country click here.
Past IMAT Scores of Parma
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
56.1 |
57.6 |
35.3 |
34.1 |
35.4 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Non-EU |
67.6 |
59.1 |
50.1 |
41.9 |
35.5 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Weather
The climate of is characteristic of the Po valley, so it has a humid temperate climate. Winters are quite cold and damp, while summers are hot and muggy.
Precipitation in Parma is moderate and the rains are fairly well distributed throughout the year.
Cost of Living
- According to the cost of living index Parma has the 2nd highest cost of living in Italy after Milan, making it moderately expensive.
- A monthly transportation ticket for an adult is €39.
- A private apartment (1 bedroom) in the city centre costs about €783.33 on average.
- There are of course cheaper places to live, this index is only used as a standard for quick comparisons
Marche Medical School
Marche University started their very unique English Medicine Programme that has an optional additional credit programme to simultaneously graduate with a minor in engineering back in 2022.
FEES: The fees for Marche University range from €156 to a maximum of €3,141 depending on a number of factors including family income and/or Academic merit in the form of scholarships. For a fee break down depending on income click here.
Past IMAT Scores of Marche
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
52.8 |
56.5 |
35.3 |
32.8 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Non-EU |
58.2 |
60.3 |
43 |
34.5 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Weather
The climate of Ancona specifically described as transitional Mediterranean with features of heavy fog, and cold winds until early spring. Precipitation in Marche is moderate, and the summers never get too warm until other Italian regions.
Precipitation in Parma is moderate and the rains are fairly well distributed throughout the year.
Cost of Living
- According to the cost of living index Ancona has a much lower cost of living in comparison to Milan, making it moderately cheaper.
- A monthly transportation ticket for an adult is €35.
- A private apartment (1 bedroom) in the city centre costs about €530 on average.
- There are of course cheaper places to live, this index is only used as a standard for quick comparisons
Catania Medical Schools
Catania University opened its doors in 2023 to offer a brand new medicine and surgery course in English to international students. While it’s the second medical school to open up on the sunny island of Sicily, the city is a much bigger hub compared to humble Messina.
FEES: The fees for Catania University range from €156 to a maximum of €2,150 depending on a number of factors including family income and/or Academic merit in the form of scholarships.
Past IMAT Scores of Catania
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
n/a |
54.8 |
32.4 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Non-EU |
61.6 |
57.2 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Weather
The climate of Catania specifically described as typical Mediterranean climate. Winters are mild and somewhat rainy, while summers are hot and sunny. Sometimes, when there’s a persistent wind, heavy rains can happen, leading to floods. This can also occur in autumn. It doesn’t usually get very cold, but occasionally there are chilly, windy, and rainy days, with temperatures around 8/10 °C.
Cost of Living
- According to the cost of living index Catania is the 158th making it even cheaper than Bari.
- A monthly transportation ticket for an adult is €40.
- A private apartment (1 bedroom) in the city centre costs about €602.50 on average.
- There are of course cheaper places to live, this index is only used as a standard for quick comparisons
The University of Siena (DENTISTRY)
Siena University is one of the two universities that offer Dentistry in English in Italy. It is located in Tuscany and is one of the oldest and first publicly funded universities in Italy.
FEES: The annual tuition cost of Siena is divided into 4 instalments and ranges from €0 to €4,175 depending on family income.
Past IMAT Scores of Siena
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
TBA |
55.7 |
33.2 |
32.6 |
34.2 |
36.9 |
33 |
31.2 |
31.5 |
n/a |
|
Non-EU |
52 |
69.3 |
51.3 |
44.9 |
35.4 |
41 |
31.4 |
15.9 |
– |
n/a |
Weather
Siena has a typical inland Mediterranean climate so is mild, and generally warm and temperate. The rain in Siena falls mostly in the winter, with relatively little rain in the summer.
Cost of Living
- Siena does not currently rank in the cost of living index we used, however its averages are still significantly cheaper than Milan and Rome.
- A monthly transportation ticket for an adult is about €38.70.
- A private apartment (1 bedroom) in the city centre costs about €1,116.67 on average.
- There are of course cheaper places to live, this index is only used as a standard for quick comparisons
The University of Cagliari
The University of Cagliari debuted it’s course of Medicine and Surgery in English in 2024, following the same structure as it’s longstanding Italian course. It is located in the beautiful island of Sardinia and it was founded in the 17th century mainly inspired by the models of Spanish universities of the time.
FEES: The annual tuition fees of the University of Cagliari are paid in 3 installments and range from €16 – 3,447.01 depending on family income.
Past IMAT Scores of Cagliari
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EU |
TBA |
54.7 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Non-EU |
54.2 |
56.5 |
n/a |
n/a |
Weather
Cagliari has a cold semi-arid climate, with hot dry summers and mild winters. It has a very dry climate with the most rain beeing seen in the winter months. Winds are frequent and temperatures are about 10°C in the coldest months and 25°C in the warmest ones, on average
Cost of Living
- Cagliari is the 126th in the cost of living index we used, making it slightly more expensive than Turin and Rome.
- A monthly transportation ticket for an adult is about €34.50.
- A private apartment(1 bedroom) in the city centre costs about €784.78 on average.
- There are of course cheaper places to live, this index is only used as a standard for quick comparisons
27 thoughts on “International Medical Schools in Italy: A Comprehensive Overview”
Great work. Please include 2024 and 2025 statistics.
Great feedback, we’re on it! Should be updated soon 🙂
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Great job
Vert helpful
Thanks very much
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Serra, I applied for the imat, but I ranked 2 universities instead of just 1 ( Im non-EU). I have already payed so I can’t change. Do I have to cancel and do it again? Or they will accept my first choice either way?
They will only accept your first choice, no worries!
Hi, thank you for this great article! If I’m applying as an EU student, can I rank a few options?
Hello, yes, as an EU student, you can rank all options!
Hello, does the University of Siena offer Medicine in english program (not dentistry) ??
Only dentistry
* Is it
hello,
Is mot possible to start a couple of years in one university and finish the program in another one?
regards
Transferring from one uni to another is possible, but it highly depends on the availability of seats, similarity of curriculum, and willingness of the new uni.
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Hey the cut-of score for Tor Vergata is different on this post and this one https://www.acadimat.com/2023-imat-rankings-and-cut-offs/
can you please tell which one is right?
Hello, thank you for pointing out the typo! 53.4 was the non-EU cutoff score for Tor Vergata in 2023. We have just corrected it!
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Hello…. I want study at college of medicine at Italy, and looking for the cheapest university, which is university is the cheapest??
One of the cheapest universities is Federico II. But for most universities tuition fees are based on your income, so if you have a lower income you’ll be able to attend other universities for around 200 euro (or less) a year.
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