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Humanitas University (Hunimed Milan)
Comprehensive guide to the 6-year English MD degree and MEDTEC School with Politecnico di Milano: HUMAT test specifications (+3/-1 scoring), historical cutoffs, €23,000 tuition and Meditaliano support.
Independently prepared by Meditaliano. Official specifications based on Humanitas admissions calls.
Cutting-edge training
IRCCS Istituto Humanitas
Milan, Italy · Mario Luzzatto Sim Center
Medicine Quotas
50 Non-EU / 140 EU
HUMAT scoring
+3 Correct / -1 Wrong
Historical cutoff
76 / 180 Points
Annual tuition
€23,000 / year
Degrees
MD & MEDTEC (PoliMi)
Hospital
IRCCS Humanitas
Exam
HUMAT (Scientific Thinking)
Duration
6 Years (360 ECTS)
Tuition
€23,000 / yr
Campus
Milan, Italy
Academic structure
Innovative integrated curriculum featuring interactive problem-based learning and early simulation-center training at IRCCS Humanitas.
Core Modules:Building Blocks of Life (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology), Principles of Living Matter (Physics & Cell Biology), Structural Basis of Life (Anatomy & Histology I), Bioethics, Medical Humanities & Professionalism.
Core Modules:Mechanisms of Organic Functions (Human Physiology I & II), Structural Basis II (Neuroanatomy), Defense & Disease (General Pathology, Immunology & Microbiology), Medical Genetics & Biostatistics.
Core Modules:Systemic Clinical Foundations (Internal Medicine & General Surgery Semeiotics), Laboratory Medicine & Clinical Biochemistry, Anatomic Pathology, Principles of Pharmacology, Diagnostic Imaging.
Core Modules:Cardiovascular, Respiratory & Renal Diseases, Gastroenterology & Endocrinology, Hematology & Oncology, Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology, Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics.
Core Modules:Neurological Sciences & Neurosurgery, Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics & Adolescent Health, Musculoskeletal Diseases.
Core Modules:Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care & Trauma Management, Forensic Medicine, Public Health & Global Health Systems, Practical Evaluative Traineeship (TPV for Italian/EU MD License), Degree Thesis.
HUMAT Test Structure
Evaluates scientific problem-solving and critical reasoning rather than memorized science trivia. Scoring: +3.0 correct, -1.0 incorrect, 0 blank.
+3.0
Correct
-1.0
Incorrect
0
Blank
Application process
Select either standard 6-year Medicine & Surgery (50 Non-EU / 140 EU seats) or the MEDTEC School dual degree with Politecnico di Milano (20 Non-EU / 80 EU seats).
Create personal login credentials, input secondary school qualifications, and upload your valid passport copy.
Medicine: €180 (includes up to 2 attempts). MEDTEC: €170 (includes up to 2 attempts). Best score obtained is officially counted.
Take the remotely proctored test using a computer (Chrome 81+) + smartphone/tablet proctoring app. Medicine: 60 Qs in 120 mins (+3/-1). MEDTEC: 60 Qs in 100 mins.
Results published in mid-March (Medicine) or early May (MEDTEC). Historical regular admission cutoff: 76 / 180 points (Medicine) and all eligible admitted (MEDTEC).
Admitted candidates must pay the initial 1/4 tuition installment (€5,156) within the designated window. Candidates ranked 51st–65th receive conditional offers based on scrolling.
Meditaliano support
Targeted HUMAT Scientific Thinking training, +3/-1 penalty control strategies, qualification processing and Milan arrival assistance.
Guidance on selecting between traditional MD and MEDTEC dual degree, plus 12-year secondary diploma equivalence verification.
Checklists for CIMEA Statement of Comparability, Declaration of Value, apostilles and certified Italian translations.
Navigation support on the Humanitas registration system, dual-device setup, and communication with the International Office.
Dedicated coaching for procedural logic, mathematical thinking, visual data analysis and critical academic literacy.
Master the unique +3/-1 scoring system with timed full-length simulations to prevent costly penalty markdowns.
Complete relocation support for Universitaly pre-enrollment, Type-D visa paperwork, Codice Fiscale, and student housing in Milan.
Meditaliano is an independent educational preparatory service. Admission offers, ranking decisions and visa processing are exclusively managed by Humanitas University and consular authorities.
Common Questions
Medicine & Surgery: 50 seats for Non-EU and 140 seats for EU. MEDTEC School (joint with PoliMi): 20 seats for Non-EU and 80 seats for EU.
HUMAT consists of 60 questions in 120 minutes: Section 1 Scientific Thinking (30 Qs: 10 Procedural, 10 Mathematical, 10 Visual) and Section 2 Academic Literacy (30 Qs). Scoring: +3 points for correct, -1 point for incorrect, 0 for blank. Max score 180 (minimum 20 points per section required).
MEDTEC exam has 60 questions in 100 minutes across 5 timed sections: Math (20 Qs, 40m, +16/-4), Reading & Critical Thinking (10 Qs, 25m, +24/-6), Chem/Phys (10 Qs, 20m, +16/-4), Biology (10 Qs, 10m, +16/-4), Technical Knowledge (10 Qs, 5m, +12/-3). Max score 1,000 (minimum 400 to qualify).
Candidates must have a PC/Mac with webcam, microphone, speaker running Google Chrome 81+, plus a smartphone or tablet (iOS 8+ / Android 4.1+) with the dedicated proctoring app installed.
Annual tuition is €23,000 per year. Admitted students must pay an initial 1/4 installment of €5,156 via MyPORTAL within 7 days of ranking publication.
Medicine: Highest score 144 / 180 | Regular admission cutoff 76 / 180. MEDTEC: Highest score 724 / 1,000 | All qualified passing candidates admitted.
Yes. Led by current medical students, Meditaliano provides intensive Scientific Thinking problem sets, Academic Literacy drills, and +3/-1 penalty control simulations.
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