Short answer: There are 25 verified English-taught medicine programmes in Italy (all bachelor's) in 16 cities; most are in Rome, Milan, Siena. The most common entrance requirements are IMAT, HUMAT.
Public universities admit to English-taught medicine through the national IMAT; some private universities run their own test. Each programme's test is in the table below.
Where can you study medicine in English?
English-taught bachelor's in medicine
| Programme | University | Admission | Deadline (non-EU, 2027/28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry and Dental ProsthodonticsMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Sapienza Università di RomaRome | IMATEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Dentistry and Dental ProsthodonticsMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università di SienaSiena | IMATEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Humanitas UniversityMilan | HUMATEnglish B2 | 6 March 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università degli Studi di MilanoMilan | IMATEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università Vita-Salute San RaffaeleMilan | Programme's own admission testEnglish C1 | 5 February 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università di Milano-BicoccaMilan | IMATEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | UniCamillusRome | Programme's own admission test | 4 March 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreRome | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 18 February 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Campus Bio-Medico di RomaRome | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 28 January 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università di Roma Tor VergataRome | IMATEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Sapienza Università di RomaRome | IMATEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università di TorinoTurin | IMATEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università di PadovaVenice | IMATEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università di Napoli Federico IINaples | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 15 June 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università di FirenzeFlorence | IMATEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreBolzano | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 18 February 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università di PaviaPavia | IMATEnglish B2 | 31 August 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università di ParmaPiacenza | IMATEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università Politecnica delle MarcheAncona | IMATEnglish B2 | 30 June 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università della Campania Luigi VanvitelliCaserta | IMAT | 9 September 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università di Bari Aldo MoroBari | IMATEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università di MessinaMessina | IMATEnglish B2 | 22 July 2027 |
| Medicine and Surgery – MedTechMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università di PadovaPadua | IMATEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Medicine and Surgery-MedTechMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Campus Bio-Medico di RomaRome | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 28 January 2027 |
Every programme was checked on the university's own website; the programme name links to its official page. Deadlines are for non-EU applicants living abroad and can change, so confirm on the programme page before applying.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you study medicine in English in Italy?
Yes. We verified 25 English-taught programmes (all bachelor's) at 21 universities.
Which cities offer medicine in English?
Rome (7), Milan (4), Siena (1), Bologna (1), Turin (1), Venice (1), Naples (1), Florence (1), Bolzano (1), Pavia (1), Piacenza (1), Ancona (1), Caserta (1), Bari (1), Messina (1), Padua (1).
Which exam do you need for medicine in Italy?
It depends on the programme. The most common are IMAT (16), HUMAT (1).
When is the next application deadline for medicine?
The earliest open 2027/28 deadline for non-EU applicants is 28 January 2027 (Medicine and Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico di Roma).
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Free assessmentProgramme data checked on the universities' own websites; last updated 10 November 2026.