Italian Medical Schools

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Sapienza University of Rome

Europe’s largest public university; alumni include former PM Giuseppe Conte, physicist Enrico Fermi; massive central campus in Rome.

📍 Location:
Rome, Lazio
📅 Founded:
1303
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
13 / 45
💰 Tuition:
€1,500 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
QS 2024: #92
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2011
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University of Bologna

World's oldest university; strong Erasmus network; multicultural campus; alumni include Copernicus and Dante.

📍 Location:
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
📅 Founded:
1088
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
20 / 97
💰 Tuition:
€2,500 - €3,315 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
QS 2024: #87
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2017
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University of Milan “Statale”

Italy’s most competitive med school; early clinical practice, ties with large Milan hospitals; alumni: Miuccia Prada, former PMs.

📍 Location:
Milan, Lombardy
📅 Founded:
1924
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
15 / 55
💰 Tuition:
€3,000 - €4,100 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
QS 2024: #80 (Medicine)
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2017
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University of Milan – Bicocca

Italy's newest public med school; high-end campus and hospital facilities; very high IMAT score cutoff.

📍 Location:
Bergamo, Lombardy
📅 Founded:
1998
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
18 / 30
💰 Tuition:
€1,256 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
QS 2024: #401–450
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2018
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University of Rome “Tor Vergata”

Green, self-contained campus with dorms; Year 1 clinical labs; extensive sports facilities.

📍 Location:
Suburban Rome, Lazio
📅 Founded:
1982
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
15 / 40
💰 Tuition:
€2,500 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
THE 2024: #251–300
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2012
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University of Padua

Alma Mater of Vesalius & Harvey; MD campus moving to Venice in 2025; rich Renaissance heritage.

📍 Location:
Padua, Veneto
📅 Founded:
1222
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
25 / 75
💰 Tuition:
€2,900 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
THE 2024: #112
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2019
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University of Pavia

Italy’s first English MD program; compact town setting; concept-driven exams.

📍 Location:
Pavia, Lombardy
📅 Founded:
1361
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
40 / 103
💰 Tuition:
€4,500 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
THE 2024: #201–250
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2010
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University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”

Early clinical exposure at Orbassano hospital; historic royal setting; multiple teaching hospitals.

📍 Location:
Caserta / Naples, Campania
📅 Founded:
1404
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
32 / 70
💰 Tuition:
€2,800 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
THE 2024: #251–300
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2017
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University of Messina

Largest Non-EU intake; diverse classes; relaxed island lifestyle; watch early deadlines.

📍 Location:
Messina, Sicily
📅 Founded:
1548
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
56 / 55
💰 Tuition:
€2,650 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
QS 2024: #401–450
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2018
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University of Parma

Fast-paced curriculum; 6th year fully clinical; safe, food-capital city.

📍 Location:
Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna
📅 Founded:
1601
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
45 / 75
💰 Tuition:
€2,925 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
QS 2024: #451–500
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2021
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University of Bari “Aldo Moro”

Safe southern port-city; namesake former PM; welcoming local culture.

📍 Location:
Bari, Puglia
📅 Founded:
1924
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
11 / 69
💰 Tuition:
€2,400 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
QS 2024: #451–500
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2012
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University of Catania

Rich Sicilian culture; second-largest Sicilian city; newly established program.

📍 Location:
Catania, Sicily
📅 Founded:
1434
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
30 / 30
💰 Tuition:
€2,306 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
QS 2024: #401–450
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2023
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University of Cagliari

Island-resort atmosphere; pristine beaches; very accessible IMAT cutoff.

📍 Location:
Cagliari, Sardinia
📅 Founded:
1620
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
20 / 80
💰 Tuition:
€3,800 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
QS 2024: #551-600
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2024
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University of Turin

Historic royal capital; Year 1 clinical contact; strong rotation and elective opportunities.

📍 Location:
Turin, Piedmont
📅 Founded:
1404
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
32 / 70
💰 Tuition:
€2,800 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
THE 2024: #251–300
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2017
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Marche Polytechnic University

“Medicine & Technology” track; biomedical engineering focus; optional 6th-year clerkship abroad.

📍 Location:
Ancona, Marche
📅 Founded:
1969
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
60 / 20
💰 Tuition:
€2,315 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
THE 2024: #551–600
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2022
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University of Naples “Federico II”

Founded by Emperor Frederick II; among oldest state universities; strong research labs.

📍 Location:
Naples, Campania
📅 Founded:
1224
👥 IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU):
25 / 15
💰 Tuition:
€2,500 / year
🏆 Global Ranking*:
THE 2024: #201–250
🇬🇧 English Program Since:
2015
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Comprehensive Overview

#UniversityFoundedLocationGlobal Ranking*Tuition (€)IMAT Seats (Non-EU / EU)English Program Since
1Sapienza University of Rome1303Rome, LazioQS 2024: #92€1,500 / year 13 / 45 2011
2University of Bologna1088Bologna, Emilia-RomagnaQS 2024: #87€2,500 - €3,315 / year 20 / 97 2017
3University of Milan “Statale”1924Milan, LombardyQS 2024: #80 (Medicine)€3,000 - €4,100 / year 15 / 55 2017
4University of Milan – Bicocca1998Bergamo, LombardyQS 2024: #401–450€1,256 / year 18 / 30 2018
5University of Rome “Tor Vergata”1982Suburban Rome, LazioTHE 2024: #251–300€2,500 / year 15 / 40 2012
6University of Padua1222Padua, VenetoTHE 2024: #112€2,900 / year 25 / 75 2019
7University of Pavia1361Pavia, LombardyTHE 2024: #201–250€4,500 / year 40 / 103 2010
8University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”1404Caserta / Naples, CampaniaTHE 2024: #251–300€2,800 / year 32 / 70 2017
9University of Messina1548Messina, SicilyQS 2024: #401–450€2,650 / year 56 / 55 2018
10University of Parma1601Piacenza, Emilia-RomagnaQS 2024: #451–500€2,925 / year 45 / 75 2021
11University of Bari “Aldo Moro”1924Bari, PugliaQS 2024: #451–500€2,400 / year 11 / 69 2012
12University of Catania1434Catania, SicilyQS 2024: #401–450€2,306 / year 30 / 30 2023
13University of Cagliari1620Cagliari, SardiniaQS 2024: #551-600€3,800 / year 20 / 80 2024
14University of Turin1404Turin, PiedmontTHE 2024: #251–300€2,800 / year 32 / 70 2017
15Marche Polytechnic University1969Ancona, MarcheTHE 2024: #551–600€2,315 / year 60 / 20 2022
16University of Naples “Federico II”1224Naples, CampaniaTHE 2024: #201–250€2,500 / year 25 / 15 2015

* QS = Quacquarelli Symonds; THE = Times Higher Education. Rankings are approximate and can vary.

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