University of Messina (UniME) IMAT 2026/27 Official Call for Applications (Bando) Guide
Comprehensive analysis of the official decree issued by Rector Prof. Giovanna Spatari for the Single-Cycle Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery (LM-41 in English): breakdown of the 55 EU and 61 Non-EU places, Papardo campus venue logistics, Esse3 registration protocol, and administrative contacts.
1. Official Quotas & Seat Distribution (Article 2)
Total Capacity: 116 Seats
Pursuant to Ministerial Decree No. 1005 (06/08/2026) and Rectoral Decree No. 1983/2026, the available places for Medicine and Surgery in English are established as follows:
Key International Hub
Messina offers one of the largest non-EU medical quotas in Italy (61 seats), making it a premier destination for international applicants worldwide. Non-EU applicants compete exclusively within the UniME local ranking list based on their IMAT score.
2. Examination Venue & Test Day Protocols (Article 5 & 7)
Venue: Polo Universitario Papardo, Messina
Under Article 5, if a candidate selects the University of Messina as their first preference in Italy, they must take the admission test at the designated campus in Messina. The primary exam hub is the Polo Universitario Papardo (Contrada Di Dio, 98166 Messina).
www.unime.it prior to the test. Candidates must report at the specified convocation time with a valid photo ID.IMAT takes place on 29 September 2026 at 13:30 CEST. 100 minutes duration for 60 questions. Candidates must arrive early for identity verification.
Personal pens, mobile devices, smartwatches, notes, or books are strictly forbidden under penalty of immediate annulment (Art. 7). Only the pen provided by the university may be used.
Upon completion, candidates affix matching barcode labels to both the answer sheet and personal data sheet, submitting them into separate sealed boxes.
3. Disability / SLD Requests on Esse3 Portal (Article 6)
Candidates requiring compensatory measures, aids, or extra time (pursuant to Law 104/1992 for disabilities or Law 170/2010 for Specific Learning Disorders) must register and apply directly on the UniME ESSE3 platform:
ESSE3 Application Portal
Register at: https://unime.esse3.cineca.it
Complete the procedures: "Request for aids" and "Disability/SLD Declaration" no later than 9 September 2026 at 15:00 CEST.
- Disability candidates: extra time up to +50%.
- SLD / DSA candidates: extra time up to +30%.
Specialized Office Contacts
Disability and SLD Services Operational Unit (Servizi Disabilità/DSA):
Email: servizi.dd@unime.it
Telephone: 090 676 5066
Foreign certificates must be accompanied by a sworn translation into Italian or English.
4. Ranking Publication & 4-Day Enrollment Window (Article 9)
Key Dates and Deadlines
- 8 October 2026: Anonymous scores published on Universitaly.
- 19 October 2026: Examination papers, scores, and personal data sheets viewable in candidate reserved area.
- 26 October 2026: National nominative merit ranking published on Universitaly.
- 4-Day Enrollment Window: Candidates placed as ASSIGNED (Assegnato) must complete online enrollment on the UniME ESSE3 portal (
https://unime.esse3.cineca.it) and pay the first installment fee within 4 days (including ranking day, excluding Saturdays and holidays) under penalty of forfeiture. - 3 November 2026: First ranking update (scrolling) published by CINECA.
5. Official University Contacts & Administrative Officers
Administrative Procedure Officer
Head of Operative Unit 1 DIMED-Pathology-Biomorphic-Veterinary
UniME Welcome Point
General Information and Candidate Inquiries
Email: welcomepoint@unime.it
Phone: +39 090 676 8300
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–13:00; Mon & Thu 14:30–16:00