Medicine

Mandatory to pass an international competitive exam (known as IMAT, International Medical Admission Test), whose specifics are defined by the Italian Ministry of Education, University, and Research (MIUR).

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Students admitted to the degree in Medicine and Surgery must also demonstrate knowledge of English at level B2 or above - between 5.5 and 6.5.

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If an academic proficiency exam is required in your country in order to access University education, the same exam will be required for admission into Italian universities as well.

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For Degree programmes of Medicine and Surgery, Dental Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, the instructions are described in the call for application that is published in May / June.

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It is required to pay a fee upon registration - 130 euro.

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The exam consists of 60 questions (10 culture, 10 logic, 15 biologies, 15 chemistry, 10 physics, and maths) and 5 answer options;

1.5 points for the correct answer,

-0.4 for wrong, 0 points for no answer.  The time for the exam is 100 minutes.

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Registration for this exam usually start in the second half of the month of July / August.  The test takes place simultaneously in all Italian universities that offer an English-taught degree program in Medicine and Surgery, as well as in testing sites around the world.

The test does not require a lot of extra study as it is a test of skills and knowledge that learners are expected to have already.
 

In October, candidates will be able to view their answer form, scores and personal data.  

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