University of Parma (Piacenza) IMAT 2026/27 Call for Applications Master Guide
Complete official decree breakdown for Medicine and Surgery (LM-41 taught in English at Piacenza): 80 EU + 50 Non-EU seats, test venue at Centro Biotecnologie Integrate (Via Volturno 39, Parma), Esse3 registration, €156 enrollment fee, and ER.GO scholarship deadlines.
1. Seat Allocation & Campus Setting (Articles 1 & 2)
Reserved for Italian citizens, European Union citizens, and non-EU citizens legally residing in Italy with an eligible residence permit. Ranked via the national equalization algorithm on Universitaly.
One of the most generous Non-EU quotas in northern Italy (50 seats). Evaluated on a dedicated local ranking list curated directly by the University of Parma.
2. Examination Day Logistics & Timetable (Article 4)
Official Exam Venue in Parma
Building: Centro Biotecnologie Integrate
Address: Via Volturno 39, 43125 Parma (PR), Italy
Rooms: Classrooms A and B (Aula A e Aula B)
⚠️ Candidates taking the test in Italy who chose UniPR as first preference MUST sit the test in Parma at this specified address.
Hour-by-Hour Exam Day Schedule
- 08:30 a.m.Candidate Roll Call & Document Identification
- 12:30 p.m.Sealing of Halls & Distribution of Sealed Dossiers
- 13:30 (1:30 p.m.)IMAT Test Commences (100 Minutes)
- 15:10 (3:10 p.m.)Test Concludes & Barcode Check
3. Key Milestones & Peremptory Timeline
| Milestone Date | Stage | Requirements & Portal Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug – 09 Sep 2026 (15:00) | Universitaly Registration | Online entry of preferences and test center selection on Universitaly portal. |
| By Test Date | UniPR Esse3 Registration & Payment | Create Esse3 account on unipr.esse3.cineca.it and verify registration fee receipt. |
| 29 September 2026 | IMAT Exam Day | In-person standardized 60-question test (100 mins). Arrive by 08:30 AM. |
| 08 October 2026 | Anonymous Scores Released | Anonymous results published on Universitaly by barcode identifier. |
| 19 October 2026 | Answer Sheet Review | Candidate verifies scanned answer sheet and itemized breakdown in Universitaly portal. |
| 26 October 2026 | Merit Rankings Published | National list for EU; UniPR website publishes dedicated Non-EU local merit ranking. |
| Within 4 days (by 12:00) | Matriculation on Esse3 UniPR | Assigned candidates must register online on Esse3 and pay the first €156 fee instalment. |
| 04 November 2026 (17:00) | ER.GO Scholarship Deadline | Final deadline for submitting regional grant and lodging applications on er-go.it. |
4. Matriculation on Esse3 & ER.GO Regional Grant (Article 9 & 10)
Esse3 Online Enrollment Protocol
Admitted students ("Assegnati" or "Prenotati" who accept) must complete their enrollment on the unipr.esse3.cineca.it portal strictly within 4 working days by 12:00 noon.
• Initial matriculation fee: €156.00 (regional tax + revenue stamp via PagoPA).
• Non-EU candidates abroad submit study visa, passport, and legalized secondary school diploma.
• CEFR B2 English certificate must be validated upon registration.
ER.GO Emilia-Romagna Scholarship
Students enrolled in Piacenza are entitled to regional right-to-study benefits through ER.GO (Azienda Regionale per il Diritto agli Studi Superiori).
• Application Deadline: 4 November 2026 at 17:00 CET.
• Benefits: Tuition waiver, cash scholarship (up to €7,000+), and subsidized housing vouchers in Piacenza.
• Requires ISEE Parificato for non-resident international families.