University of Siena IMAT 2026/27 Official Dentistry Bando Guide
Complete article-by-article legal breakdown of Rector Roberto Di Pietra's decree for the English-taught Master's Degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics (Classe LM-46): quotas (30 EU + 5 Non-EU), Presidio San Niccolò venue logistics, mandatory €49.90 DreamApply evaluation fee, compulsory physical fitness examination for clinical internships, September 15 disability deadline, and Segreteria Online matriculation.
1. Executive Overview & Foundational Legal Decrees (Articles 1 & 10)
The competitive public admission examination for the Single-Cycle Master's Degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics taught in English (Classe LM-46) at the University of Siena for the Academic Year 2026/2027 is promulgated under the authority of Rector Prof. Roberto Di Pietra. The decree incorporates all regulatory provisions governing nationally programmed access healthcare degree courses:
- Law No. 241/1990: Public administration transparency, procedural efficiency, and access to public competitive documents.
- Law No. 264/1999 (Art. 1 c.1 a): National programmed access governing medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
- Law No. 104/1992 & Law No. 17/1999: Protection, assistance, and compensatory aids for candidates with disabilities.
- Law No. 170/2010 (Art. 5 c.4): Educational rights and compensatory time for candidates diagnosed with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD/DSA).
- Legislative Decree No. 286/1998 (Art. 39 c.5): Consolidated immigration provisions governing university access equivalency.
- Ministerial Decree (DM) No. 1005 (06/08/2026): National regulations, dates, and contents of the 2026/27 IMAT test.
- MUR Table B (DM 1005/2026): Official quota distribution allocating 30 EU and 5 Non-EU places to Siena Dentistry.
- Ministerial Decree No. 270/2004: Architecture of university master's degrees and curricular standards.
- Occupational Health Decree No. 81/2008: Mandatory health surveillance and clinical physical fitness checks for dental students.
- EU GDPR 2016/679: Regulation on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data.
Sole English Dentistry Course in Central Italy: Siena is globally recognized as Italy's pioneer in English-taught dental education (LM-46), integrating advanced phantom head simulation labs and clinical patient care at the Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese (Policlinico Santa Maria alle Scotte).
2. Official Quotas & Legal Equivalency Definitions (Articles 1 & 2)
In accordance with MUR Decree 1005 (Table B), the places available for first-year enrollment in Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics are strictly allocated into two separate quotas (Article 1 of the Bando):
Ranked through the Single National Merit Ranking compiled by CINECA/MUR.
Ranked through Siena's local merit ranking; requires Italian Type D study visa.
Equivalency to EU Citizens (Art. 1.2 - D.Lgs. 286/1998 Art. 39 c.5)
The following categories compete strictly for the 30 EU places and cannot apply for the Non-EU quota:
- Citizens of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Republic of San Marino, and Vatican City;
- Dual citizens possessing at least one EU or Italian citizenship;
- Non-EU citizens legally residing in Italy with regular residence permits (permesso di soggiorno) for work, family, asylum, or religious reasons;
- Non-EU citizens residing legally in Italy for at least one year who earned an Italian high school diploma (Maturità);
- Holders of residence cards under the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement (Article 50 TEU / Art. 18.4);
- Diplomatic and consular personnel stationed in Italy and their dependent children.
3. DreamApply Pre-Evaluation Platform & €49.90 Fee (Article 2)
Candidates holding foreign secondary school qualifications are subject to a specific international qualification assessment protocol established by the University of Siena:
All candidates with secondary qualifications obtained outside of Italy must submit their diplomas, transcripts, and syllabus for eligibility assessment through the portal apply.unisi.it. The submission requires payment of an administrative evaluation fee of €49.90.
The foreign secondary qualification must be obtained after at least 12 years of global schooling, allowing access to university degree programs in the country of issuance.
Admitted candidates must provide the Declaration of Value (Dichiarazione di Valore) issued by the Italian Embassy or the official CIMEA Statement of Comparability and Verification during enrollment.
4. Universitaly Registration & First Choice Examination Venue (Article 3)
Registration for the IMAT exam for Siena Dentistry takes place exclusively online via the ministerial portal Universitaly from 26 August 2026 until 09 September 2026 at 15:00 CEST (Italian time).
Testing in Italy: First Choice Mandate
All candidates testing in Italy must take the exam at the university they indicated as their first choice (prima scelta). If Siena Dentistry (LM-46) is your first preference, you are legally required to test in Siena. No testing venue changes within Italy are permitted under any circumstances.
Testing in International Centers
Candidates sitting for the exam abroad take the test in the designated international testing center selected from Table A of DM 1005 (e.g. London, New York, Dubai, Istanbul, etc.). University preferences for Italian faculties freeze on September 09 at 15:00 CEST.
Candidates must declare possession of an English language certification of at least B2 level from the approved certifying bodies (Annex 3 DM 1005) or demonstrate having completed at least one full academic year of schooling in English.
5. Special Needs, SLD/DSA & Strict September 15 Deadline (Article 3)
In accordance with Laws 104/1992, 17/1999, and 170/2010, candidates with disabilities or diagnosed Specific Learning Disorders (SLD/DSA) testing in Siena are entitled to compensatory measures:
Entitled to up to 50% extra time (50 minutes additional, total 150 minutes). Support from human readers, sign language interpreters (LIS), and accessible workstations.
Entitled to up to 30% extra time (30 minutes additional, total 130 minutes). Standard non-scientific calculators and reading assistants.
6. Venue Logistics: Presidio San Niccolò & Room Allocations (Article 4)
Complesso Didattico Presidio San Niccolò
Located at Via Roma 56 – 53100 Siena. Historic academic complex housing dedicated tiered lecture halls equipped for national computer-scanned testing.
- Valid Identity Document: Original Passport, National ID card, or Italian Driving License. Non-EU students must present their passport with study visa.
- Universitaly Receipts: Printed proof of registration and exam fee payment.
- Official Black Pen: Delivered directly by the examination commission in the classroom.
7. Classroom Protocol: 4 Witnesses, Sealed Boxes & Bubbling (Article 5)
The University of Siena adheres strictly to ministerial guidelines to safeguard exam integrity:
Before commencing, the Classroom Committee randomly selects 4 candidate witnesses to inspect the integrity of the sealed question boxes containing test envelopes and barcode pairs. The witnesses and commission sign the formal opening report.
Each sealed envelope contains: a 60-question booklet (with 2 scratch sheets), an optical answer sheet, and a degree cover sheet sharing the same identifying envelope barcode. Any defect requires the replacement of the entire envelope packet.
Answers are marked with an "X" in the designated square. Only one correction per question is permitted: the candidate must completely blacken the crossed square until it is entirely dark, then place a new "X" in the chosen alternative.
At the conclusion of the 100-minute exam, candidates select a pair of matching MUR barcode stickers, affix one to the answer sheet and one to the personal data sheet, sign the personal data sheet to verify code correspondence, and place the answer sheet in the sealed ballot box.
8. Five Grounds for Immediate Disqualification & Annulment (Article 5)
The exam is annulled with immediate disqualification of the candidate in any of the following 5 statutory circumstances:
Sitting for the examination in a room other than the one formally assigned in the September 11 publication.
Possessing or consulting smartphones, smartwatches, earphones, pens other than the official black pen, paper sheets, or manuals in the classroom.
Placing signatures or identifying marks on the optical answer sheet or booklet, violating CINECA anonymous correction protocols.
Communicating with other test-takers, copying, exchanging materials, or leaving the examination room without authorization from invigilators.
9. Scoring Formula, Minimum Thresholds & Tie-Breakers (Article 6)
The IMAT exam comprises 60 multiple-choice questions with 5 options, lasting 100 minutes (maximum 90 points): 4 Reading Skills & Knowledge, 5 Logical Reasoning, 23 Biology, 15 Chemistry, 13 Physics & Mathematics.
Eligibility Thresholds
- EU & Equivalent Candidates: Must score at least 20.00 points to enter the National Merit Ranking.
- Non-EU Residing Abroad: Must score greater than zero (> 0.00 points) and answer at least one question correctly.
Tie-Break Criteria in Equal Scores
- Higher score in Biology;
- Higher score in Chemistry;
- Higher score in Physics and Mathematics;
- Higher score in Logical Reasoning;
- Higher score in Reading Skills & Knowledge;
- Possession of declared English language certificate (Annex 3 DM 1005);
- Certified disability equal to or >=66%;
- If still tied: the younger candidate prevails.
10. Mandatory Clinical Physical Fitness Examination (Visita di Idoneità) (Article 8)
In compliance with Article 8 of the Siena Bando and Legislative Decree 81/2008 governing occupational safety in healthcare settings, all enrolled students must undergo a mandatory medical examination (visita di idoneità fisica) conducted by the University Competent Doctor before accessing clinical dental simulation labs and hospital wards.
Verification of mandatory vaccinations: Hepatitis B (HBV) antibody titer, Mantoux tuberculin skin test / IGRA test, and standard infectious disease screenings to protect patient safety.
Students declared physically unsuitable or who refuse the clinical fitness examination cannot perform mandatory practical activities and cannot progress in the dentistry degree program.
11. Rankings, 4-Day Enrollment Window & Segreteria Online (Articles 7 & 8)
Rankings and matriculation proceed on a strict calendar where missed deadlines result in permanent loss of admission rights:
Has obtained a place at Siena Dentistry (first choice). Must enroll within 4 working days (ranking day included, excluding weekends and holidays) on Siena's Segreteria Online. Failure to enroll within 4 days results in permanent forfeiture.
Assigned to a subsequent choice. May enroll at Siena within 4 days or confirm interest online on Universitaly by 12:00 on the 5th day to participate in the next scrolling round (scorrimento).
Candidates must access segreteriaonline.unisi.it, register, select enrollment for the single-cycle degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics in English, upload identity documents, and pay the first installment of university tuition fees.
12. Procedure Officer, Administrative Appeals & Inquiries (Articles 9 & 10)
Dott.ssa Silvia Focardi
Responsabile Ufficio Concorsi e Accesso Corsi a Numero Programmato
Appeals against the call for applications or examination acts may be lodged before the Regional Administrative Court of Tuscany (TAR Toscana) within 60 days of publication, or an extraordinary appeal may be filed to the President of the Republic within 120 days.
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