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News Hub•University Official Bando•Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
UniBO Ministerial Decree DM 1005 (Medicine LM-41 & VetMed LM-42) Guide

University of Bologna (UniBO) IMAT 2026/27 Official Call for Applications (Bando) Guide

Comprehensive analysis of the Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna admissions call for English-taught Medicine and Surgery (LM-41) and Veterinary Medicine (LM-42): quota breakdowns, Quartiere Fieristico venue reporting rules, mandatory Studenti Online registration for Non-EU applicants, and post-admission procedures.

Universitaly Deadline09 Sep 2026 (15:00 CEST)
Studenti Online Non-EU10 Sep – 05 Oct 2026 (13:00)
Medicine & Surgery Quota140 EU + 20 Non-EU Abroad
Veterinary Medicine Quota45 EU + 5 Non-EU Abroad

1. Official Quotas & Seat Distribution (Medicine LM-41 & VetMed LM-42)

Medicine & Surgery (LM-41)
140 EU / Eq.
+
20 Non-EU Abroad

Taught in English at the Bologna central medical campus. EU & equivalent candidates compete in the national merit ranking; Non-EU residing abroad compete on the dedicated UniBO local ranking.

Veterinary Medicine (LM-42)
45 EU / Eq.
+
5 Non-EU Abroad

Taught in English (single-cycle master's degree). Separate national ranking drawn up by MUR. Note: Medical Veterinary graduates who obtained their degree in Italy are not eligible to take this test.

EU-Equivalence Strict Deadline
Non-EU applicants claiming EU-equivalent status (holding valid Italian permit of stay, etc. pursuant to Art. 26 Law 189/2002) must fulfill the eligibility conditions strictly by the Universitaly registration deadline of 9 September 2026 (15:00 CEST). Switching quotas after submission is prohibited.

Test Venue & Examination Day Protocols (Quartiere Fieristico di Bologna)

For candidates sitting the exam in Bologna, the official test venue is located at the Quartiere Fieristico di Bologna (Bologna Trade Fair District) – Bologna Fiere SPA – Piazza della Costituzione – Area Biglietterie Ingresso Bologna Fiere.

Roll Call & ScheduleRoll call begins promptly in the morning (10:30 AM). The exam commences strictly at 13:30 CEST (100 minutes, 60 questions).
Stationery & DevicesNo personal pens, rough paper, electronic devices, bags, or smartwatches allowed. Only the UniBO-provided black ballpoint pen may be used.
Entry RequirementsValid passport or official government ID card + Universitaly registration summary and test fee payment confirmation.
Mandatory UniBO Local Requirement (Section 4.B)

CRITICAL: Compulsory Studenti Online Step for All Non-EU Candidates

Registering on Universitaly is NOT enough for Bologna! Between 10 September 2026 (13:00 CEST) and 5 October 2026 (13:00 CEST), all Non-EU candidates (both EU-equivalent and Non-EU abroad) MUST complete their online profile on UniBO's platform:

1
Access Studenti Online (www.studenti.unibo.it): Register using SPID/CIE (if available) or create credentials via the “International Student Registration” section without an Italian tax code.
2
Select Selection Program: Go to “Admission application – Take part in the selection” > “Single cycle degree program” > Select “IMAT - non-EU citizens”.
3
Specify Category & Upload Docs: Choose either “NON-EU CITIZEN WITH EU EQUIVALENT STATUS” (upload permit of stay / exam certs) OR “NON-EU CITIZEN RESIDING ABROAD”.
WARNING: Non-EU citizens residing abroad who fail to register on Studenti Online by 5 October (13:00) will NOT be able to view their local ranking results on 13 October, and will permanently forfeit their admission and seat!

2. Key Timeline & Crucial Deadlines (Section 3 & 8)

26 Aug – 09 Sep 2026 (15:00 CEST)

Universitaly Registration Window

Mandatory registration and test payment on www.universitaly.it. Selection of first-choice university is irrevocable.

10 Sep – 05 Oct 2026 (13:00 CEST)

UniBO Studenti Online Non-EU Registration

Mandatory portal procedure for all non-EU applicants at www.studenti.unibo.it.

29 September 2026 (13:30 CEST)

Official IMAT Examination Date

In-person testing at Quartiere Fieristico di Bologna (Piazza della Costituzione) and authorized international centers.

08 October 2026

Anonymous Results by Barcode Label

CINECA publishes test scores paired with barcode label numbers in candidate reserved areas on Universitaly.

13 October 2026

UniBO Local Non-EU Ranking Published

Non-EU abroad ranking published on Studenti Online (Requests in progress). Enrollment window opens immediately.

19 October 2026

Personal Test Papers & Score Breakdown

Candidates can review their actual scanned answer sheets and question evaluation on Universitaly.

26 October 2026

National Merit Ranking (EU & EU-Equivalent)

MUR publishes the official national ranking. Statuses ASSEGNATO or PRENOTATO assigned. Strict 4-day matriculation clock begins.

29 October 2026 (13:00 CEST)

Initial Enrollment Deadline for Non-EU Abroad

Admitted Non-EU abroad applicants must complete enrollment and first installment payment on Studenti Online.

03 November 2026

First National Ranking Scrolling (Scorrimento)

CINECA updates seat allocations. Candidates must confirm interest or enroll within 4 days of each scrolling.

26 February 2027

Foreign Qualification Document Upload Deadline

Final deadline for international admitted candidates to upload legalized diplomas, Apostilles, and DoV / CIMEA statements.

3. Enrolment Procedure & First Installment (Section 10)

1

Log in to Studenti Online

Log in at www.studenti.unibo.it with your UNIBO credentials or SPID. Click on “Registration”, select “Single Cycle Degree Programs” and choose either “Medicine and Surgery” or “Veterinary Medicine”.

2

Data Entry & Passport Photo Upload

Fill out the enrollment form with accurate personal data and upload a recent passport-format digital photograph.

3

Payment of 1st Tuition Installment

Pay the first installment via PagoPA directly on Studenti Online within the strict 4-day deadline. Failure to pay within the deadline results in total forfeiture of the seat.

4

Activation of Career & Student Badge

Once payment is verified, student careers are activated (SPID users activated immediately; non-SPID / international documents verified by the International Student Administration Office in Via Marsala 49/A, Bologna). You will receive instructions to collect your university badge and access Wi-Fi, study plans, and exam bookings.

4. Official Contacts & Helpdesks (Section 12)

Technical Studenti Online Help

For technical IT issues on Studenti Online:

Tel. +39 0512080301Available via Virtual Help Desk
International Student Office

Foreign qualification checks & matriculation:

Via Marsala 49/A, Bologna (BO)Contact via UniBO Virtual Help Desk
Student Administration Offices

Administrative queries & transfer procedures:

Medicine & VetMed SecretariatsVirtual Help Desk appointment system
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