UniBA Rectoral Decree n. 2554 (7 Aug 2026) Official Guide
University of Bari "Aldo Moro" IMAT 2026/27 Call for Applications (Bando) Complete Guide
Full official decree breakdown for Medicine and Surgery (LM-41 in English) at Bari: 89 EU + 8 Non-EU quota, pre-evaluation mandate on apply.uniba.it, test day logistics at Centro Polifunzionale Studenti, PagoPA deadlines, and Esse3 enrollment protocol.
Registration Lock09 SEP 2026 (15:00 CEST)
Test Day & Roll Call29 SEP 2026 (11:00 CEST)
Total Quota 2026/2789 EU + 8 Non-EU (+3 Marco Polo)
Pre-Evaluation Portalapply.uniba.it
1. Official Quota & Seat Contingent (Article 1)
EU & Resident
89 Seats
Italian citizens, EU citizens, and non-EU citizens legally residing in Italy (holding a valid Permesso di Soggiorno under Art. 26 of Law 189/2002).
Non-EU Abroad
8 Seats
Reserved strictly for non-EU candidates residing abroad requiring an Italian student study visa. High competition index; ranked on dedicated local list.
Marco Polo (China)
3 Seats
Special quota reserved exclusively for Chinese students participating in the official bilateral "Progetto Marco Polo" government exchange agreement.
2. Crucial Requirement: Mandatory Pre-Evaluation on apply.uniba.it
⚠️ Warning for Foreign Degree Holders:Article 2 of Decree n. 2554 stipulates that all candidates holding a secondary school diploma obtained outside the Italian school system must submit their qualifications for preliminary eligibility assessment on the dedicated University of Bari international portal.
Pre-Evaluation Checklist (apply.uniba.it)
- •12 years of formal schooling minimum (or university credits compensating shorter secondary cycles).
- •CIMEA Statement of Comparability and Verification OR Declaration of Value (DOV) from Italian Diplomatic Mission.
- •Official certified translation in Italian or English and legalized/apostilled diplomas.
Universitaly Parallel Registration
- •Non-EU candidates abroad must also initiate their pre-enrolment application on Universitaly for visa issuance.
- •Universitaly registration closes strictly on 9 September 2026, 15:00 CEST.
- •Failure to register on Universitaly disqualifies candidate from IMAT sitting.
3. Peremptory Calendar & Timetable (Article 3 & 4)
| Date & Time | Phase / Milestone | Action & Legal Procedure |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug – 09 Sep 2026 Closes 15:00 CEST | Universitaly Portal Online Registration | Registration open on www.universitaly.it. Candidate enters university preferences and test center location. |
| 29 September 2026 11:00 CEST Roll Call | IMAT Test Day at UniBA | Mandatory identification roll call at 11:00 a.m. at Centro Polifunzionale Studenti (Ex Palazzo Poste) or designated rooms in Bari. Test starts at 13:30 CEST. Duration: 100 minutes. |
| 08 October 2026 | Anonymous Score Publication | CINECA publishes individual scores on Universitaly identified exclusively by alphanumeric barcode label. |
| 19 October 2026 | Answer Sheet & Verification Card Scans | Candidates access their personal reserved area on Universitaly to view scanned answer sheets and verify individual item scores. |
| 26 October 2026 | National & Local Merit Rankings Released | National nominal ranking for EU on Universitaly (Assigned / Booked). Local ranking for Non-EU abroad published on www.uniba.it. |
| Within 4 days of ranking | Mandatory Esse3 UniBA Matriculation | "Assegnati" candidates must complete online enrollment on Esse3 UniBA (esse3.uniba.it) and pay initial fee within 4 days or forfeit admission permanently. |
4. Exam Day Room Protocols & Grounds for Disqualification (Article 5 & 6)
Absolute Grounds for Immediate Annulment
- • Carrying mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, earphones, tablets, or any wireless devices into the examination desk.
- • Using any writing instrument other than the black ballpoint pen provided directly by the UniBA examination committee.
- • Signing the answer sheet or making identifiable markings, doodles, or corrections outside the prescribed correction box.
- • Mismatched barcodes between the answer sheet and the personal data card.
- • Leaving the examination room without authorization or before 100 minutes elapse without formally surrendering test dossier.
Authorized Test Dossier Contents
- • Question Booklet: 60 questions with numbered alphanumeric code matching container.
- • Modulo Risposte (Answer Sheet): Optical reading form with barcode. Must be kept completely flat and pristine.
- • Scheda Anagrafica (Personal Sheet): Where candidate confirms identity and signs. Must remain completely sealed/separated until end.
- • Pair of Identical Barcode Stickers: Applied in candidate's presence—one onto the answer sheet, one onto the personal sheet.
5. Scoring Formula & Official Tie-Breaking Hierarchy (Article 7)
Correct Answer+1.5 Points
Wrong Answer-0.4 Points
Unanswered (Omitted)0.0 Points
Statutory Tie-Breaking Order (Decree n. 2554, Art. 7):
In the event of an identical overall total score between two or more candidates, ranking priority is determined by sub-section performance in the following strict order:
- Higher individual score in Biology (23 questions, max 34.5 pts)
- Higher individual score in Chemistry (15 questions, max 22.5 pts)
- Higher individual score in Physics & Mathematics (13 questions, max 19.5 pts)
- Higher individual score in Logical Reasoning & Problem Solving (5 questions, max 7.5 pts)
- Higher individual score in Reading Skills & Knowledge (4 questions, max 6.0 pts)
- Possession of certified English language proficiency (CEFR C2, C1, B2) officially declared upon registration
- In case of lingering parity, the youngest candidate takes precedence.
6. Matriculation on Esse3 UniBA & Tuition (Article 9 & 10)
Upon publication of the national merit list on 26 October 2026, candidates who receive the status of "Assegnato" (Assigned) to the University of Bari Aldo Moro MUST complete enrollment on the UniBA Esse3 portal:
1
Log in to Esse3 UniBA:Access esse3.uniba.it using SPID/CIE (for residents) or international credentials created during registration.
2
Complete Online Matriculation:Select "Immatricolazione ai corsi ad accesso programmato", upload passport photo, photo ID, and foreign study pre-evaluation approval from apply.uniba.it.
3
Pay Initial Regional Tax via PagoPA:Pay the initial stamp duty and regional student right tax (Tassa Regionale ADiSU Puglia) within the 4-day peremptory window. Failure to execute payment revokes allocation permanently.