Medicine in Italy Blog
Survival Guide for Medicine in Italy
Medical school in Italy is full of surprises, with big differences from what students experience in other countries. In this
Medical Specialty Training in Italy: A Quick Overview for Graduates
This article was written by our guest writer Marina. Congratulations, you are now approaching your final year of medical school
Do Grades Actually Matter in Italian Medschool?
Grades have long been a system to compare students, with many negative implications. Instead of being used to gauge a
How Medicine in Italy Works | The COMPLETE 6 Year Timeline
Studying medicine in Italy requires a minimum of 6 years from the day of enrollment until you hold your diploma.
Italian Medical Schools for Indian Students
Indian Student Interview Rangeshwaran is a medical student studying in english at Sapienza University of Rome, currently in the 2nd
When I Met IMAT – A Letter to IMAT Beginners
Dear IMAT Prospects, My name’s Joel, I love to read books and write poetry; but most of all I love
Scholarships in Italy for International Medical Students
Italy offers many scholarships & grants to students of all backgrounds. Whether merit or income based, they never discriminate against
Transferring to Another Medical School in Italy
Students might change their mind from their original university choice. When this does happen for whatever reason, is it possible
Studying Abroad: The Full Experience Of An International Medical Student
Erasmus is an incredible opportunity to study abroad with most of the costs covered. Students get to experience a brand
Applying to Erasmus as an International Medical Student – The Full Guide
Erasmus is an opportunity for students to study abroad in a partnered university as part of an exchange programme. This
Is Medical University Free in Italy?
University is not free in Italy however it is one of the most affordable places to study in the world
How Long is Medical School in Italy?
Medical School in Italy is on average 6 years comprised of a number of preclinical and clinical years. As it
Shopping for Medical Textbooks in Italy
By Marina First of all, I want to clarify that buying books is by no means necessary and that plenty
Starting Medical School Late due to Scrolling
Have you ever wondered what happens to those students that enroll very late due to scrolling, like February or March
The Workload and Responsibility of Studying Medicine in Italy
Medicine. Is. Hard. Especially studying it in Italy. Although not for the reasons you may think. It’s no secret that
Having a Flexible Exam Table
Medical Schools in Italy give you a great amount of flexibility and power over your exams, but as Uncle Ben
A Typical Exam Day in an Italian Medical School
If you haven’t read my previous article on oral exams, I would first recommend you to have a look at
Grading System in Italian Universities
Universities in Italy have chosen a rather interesting and unusual grading system. While most countries opt for a percentage based
Why Is Everyone Afraid of Oral Exams?
Before enrolling in an Italian Medical School, I had never considered the possibility of doing an oral exam for any
You Didn’t Get into Medical School, Now What?
Many hopeful international students put all of their hopes into passing the IMAT Exam and being accepted into the Medical
IMAT Code for Success: Strategies of Top Scorers
The International Medical Admission Test (IMAT) is realistically the biggest hurdle between you and studying medicine in Italy. Every year,
IMAT Past Papers: All Previous Exams & How to Best Use Them
Here you can find all of the past IMAT exam papers (from 2011 to 2023 included), both embedded in the
Studying for the IMAT: Best Free and Paid Resources
There is a plethora of both free and paid resources available online to help you prepare for the International Medical
2023 IMAT Rankings and Cut Offs | Updated Weekly
This ranking will be updated weekly, and as of 8th of February, 2024 is correctly up to date. The 2023 IMAT
What is the Minimum Score to Study Medicine in Italy?
There’s good news and bad news: the good one is that there is no required minimum IMAT score to gain
2023 IMAT Exam – Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
A list of all the subjects you need to study to excel in the 2023 IMAT exam for admission into
IMAT 2023 – Everything You Need to Know
The 2023 IMAT Exam for admission into the medicine and surgery degree course in English in Italy will be held
2022 IMAT Rankings and Cut Offs
This ranking is updated weekly, and as of 28th of November, 2023 is correctly up to date. The 2022 IMAT
IMAT 2022 Question Paper and Timeline
Here is a PDF file of the 2022 IMAT paper with all of the questions and answers! The correct answer
IMAT Detailed Syllabus – 2022
The IMAT exam will be held on the 13th of September 2022, in one of the available test centres either
IMAT 2022 Confirmed Details – Registration time, centres, and exam specification
IMAT SYLLABUS The 2022 IMAT Exam specifications for admission into medicine in Italy in English has finally been released by
IMAT Date 2022
The Italian Ministry of University and Research declared that Tuesday the 13th of September is the official date of the
2021 IMAT Rankings and Cut Offs
The 2021 IMAT rankings were released on the 7th of October, with the exact release time depending on UniversItaly for
Free Spots for Non-EU Students After the IMAT Ranking
Free spots can be offered to non-EU Students after the initial IMAT rankings are released. This, however, is a very
EU Scrolling for the IMAT Explained
The IMAT ranking & scrolling system can be quite confusing for prospective international medical students. In this article, I want
Why do EU Students Get Multiple Rounds in the IMAT Ranking
So why don’t Non-Eu students have scrolling that continues for months and months, giving them a chance to be booked
Non-EU Scrolling for the IMAT Explained
The non-EU ranking and scrolling for the IMAT seems a lot more unfair compared to the EU scrolling for the
How to Apply to the IMAT as an EU Student
Registering for the IMAT as an EU student is, thankfully, slightly easier than our fellow non-EU students registering for the
How to Apply to the IMAT as a Non-EU Student
The IMAT application for a non-EU student can be very confusing to understand and figure out. It’s also completely different
You Didn’t Get into Medical School, Now What?
Many hopeful international students put all of their hopes into passing the IMAT Exam and being accepted into the Medical
Parma Medicine in English UltraGuide
Parma University Interview with a student campus tour (coming soon) Quick Facts University Founded In: 962AD IMS Founded In: 2021
University of Marche – New Medicine in English Course
The Brand New & Unique Medicine in English Course Recently the University of Marche (Universitā Politechnica Delle Marche) has announced
Humanitas – Interview with a Current Medical Student
All about the University Timestamps 1:07 – Why pick Humanitas? 2:28 – Humanitas Syllabus 4:20 – Timetable 8:20 – Academic
Pavia Ultraguide
Pavia University Watch Interview with a student see campus tour (coming soon) Quick Facts University Founded In: 1361 IMS Founded
La Sapienza Ultraguide
Sapienza University of Rome Interview with a student see campus tour Quick Facts University Founded In: 1303 IMS Founded In:
Tor Vergata Deep Dive Interview with a current medical student
Part 1 – All about the University Timestamps 00:17 – Class Timetables 01:58 – Exams 04:10 – Clinical Experience 07:17
University of Siena – Dentistry in English Student Interview
Part 1 – All about the University Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:23 – Class Timetables 02:00 – Exams 03:50 –
University of Parma – Medical Student Interview
Part 1 – All about the University Timestamps 02:05 – Class Timetables 07:35 – Exam Schedule 15:10 – Dissections 17:15
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore – Private Rome Medical Programme
Part 1 – All about the University Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:49 – Cattolica Entrance Exam for Medicine in English
Bicocca University Deep Dive Interview with a Current Student
Part 1 – All about the University Timestamps 00:30 – Class Timetables 01:58 – Clinical Experience 05:33 – How exams
University of Bari – Unique Medical Student Interview
Part 1 – All about the University Timestamps 1:10 – Timetables 6:15 – Exams 11:35 – Tuition Fees 12:45 –
University of Bologna – Current Interview by a Medical Student
Part 1 – All about the University Timestamps 00:15 – Timetables 02:33 – Exams 13:31 – Tuition Fees 15:49 –
University of Messina – Interview with a Medical Student
Part 1 – All about the University Timestamps 1:35 – Timetables 11:30 – Exams 15:46 – Clinical Experience 25:00 –
University of Naples Federico II – Interview with a Medical Student
All about the University Timestamps 00:32 – Brief Overview 1:39 – Who would it suit? 2:26 – Timetables 04:28 –
Pavia University – Medicine in English Interview with a Current Medical Student
Part 1 – All about the University Timestamps 1:30 – Overview 2:52 – Timetables 7:52 – Exams 11:22 – Clinical
Napoli Medicine in English Comparison – Federico II vs Luigi Vanvitelli
There are two important Medical Universities in Napoli that offer Medicine in English Programmes. One being Federico II first established
A Brief Look at Medicine in Tor Vergata University
Tor Vergata University is one of two public universities in Rome (the other being La Sapienza) that offer a medicine
Dentistry In Italy In English: Siena’s Unique Programme
Studying dentistry in English in Italy is now a possibility thanks to Siena University. This English Dental programme aimed at
International Medical Schools in Italy: A Comprehensive Overview
Italian Medical Schools: The Guide There are currently 22 Medical Schools in Italy offering an English Medicine & Surgery Programme,
University of Turin Medicine in English – Deep Dive Interview
University of Turin is one of the more recent Italian Universities that offer an English programme of Medicine & Surgery
Scholarships in Italy for International Medical Students
Italy offers many scholarships & grants to students of all backgrounds. Whether merit or income based, they never discriminate against
A Brief Look at Medicine in University of Padova
University of Padova is one of Italys most famous universities for studying medicine. This historic and prestigous university just recently
University of Parma Medicine in English – The New & Unique Programme
University of Parma Medicine in English The University of Parma has recently announced that starting from October 2021 they will
Transferring to Another Medical School in Italy
Students might change their mind from their original university choice. When this does happen for whatever reason, is it possible
UniCamillus International Medical School – An Interview about the Brand New Programme
Federica is a 2nd year medical student in the brand new international medical programme of UniCamillus, which is a private
University of Padova Medicine & Surgery – A Very Unique & In Depth Interview
Hakan is a 2nd year student in the brand new International Medicine & Surgery programme of the historic University of
Napoli Luigi Vanvitelli – Deep Dive Of The International Medical Programme
In this deep dive we look at all aspects of studying medicine in English in Napoli Luigi Vanvitelli. 4th year
Medicine in La Sapienza University – Deep Dive with Current Students
La Sapienza is one of the public universities located in Rome, Italy and one of the first medical schools to
A Brief Look at Medicine in University of Milan (Statale)
The typical academic year follows this structure: Classes usually start in October and continue on until late December. December might
University of Milan Medicine – Deep Dive Interview with a Current Student
Part 1 – All about the University Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:05 – Timetables 02:30 – Clinical hours 13:30 –
A Brief Look at Medicine in University of Turin
The typical academic year follows this structure: The typical academic year is composed of a first semester that begins on
A Brief Look at Medicine in Federico II University
Founded in 1224 it is the oldest public non-religious university in the world, and is now organized in 13 faculties.
A Brief Look at Medicine in University of Bari
Bari University offers a medicine in English programme that is perfect for international students that prefer a coastal life with
A Brief Look at Medicine in La Sapienza University
The medicine in English course in La Sapienza University ended up being one of my top choices to study medicine
Bologna Public Transport System: Student Guide
Getting around Bologna is one of the easiest things in the world. Compared to other Italian cities, it’s pretty small
How to Master Italian as an International Medical Student
Even though your entire course will be in English, and most universities will not even require you to learn Italian
Napoli Student Housing: A Guide
Napoli currently has two medical schools with English programmes offering many international students who want to study medicine in Italy
How to access Healthcare in Italy as an International Student
In this article you will find an overview of how healthcare in Italy works and what you will need to
How Citizenship Works for Students Graduating in Italy
For people planning to live in Italy to practice medicine the following information on permits and citizenship would be extremely
Rome Student Housing: Complete Guide
Rome is a massive city, and home to five of the medical schools in Italy that offer medicine in English.
Rome Public Transport System: Student Guide
I love the public transport system in Rome. It’s incredibly cheap and well connected, you just have to make sure
Bari: My First Trip
By Emna When I was trying to pick a place to sit the Imat, my first choice wasn’t Bari (even
Milan Public Transport System: Student Guide
Milan is a well connected city, and the municipal administration does an excellent job providing various modes of transport thanks
Italian Bureaucracy: A Brief Overview of the Different Documents
Who wants to deal with paperwork? No-one, but you might want to be aware of these things beforehand, just to
Italian Bureaucracy: Visas & Permesso di Soggiorno
Visa A visa allows non-EU nationals temporary entry into the Schengen zone. Some passport holders might not require a visa
Milan: A Brief History
Prehistoric There were many groups of people living in Milan before it was founded by Gallic Insubre tribes in the
Travelling through Italy on a Student Budget
Studying in a Medical School in Italy has so many benefits such as travelling through this beautiful country, and experiencing
What is Decoro?
One of the first things I noticed when I moved to Italy was definitely how people dressed very differently. Being