Admissions Sep 2, 2026 4 min read

Admissions Open in Italy for 2027/2028 Academic Year

Ahsora Admissions Team
Ahsora Academic Medical Advisory
The Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) has officially announced that applications for the 2027/2028 IMAT cycle are now open. Here is everything you need to know about deadlines, eligible universities, and what documents to prepare.
Target Exam / Field
IMAT (Medicine & Surgery)
Jurisdiction
Italy / MUR Ministry
Degree Code
LM-41 (EU Accredited MD)
Authoritative Verification
Ahsora Academic Panel ✓

1. Official MUR Announcement & Timeline

The Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) has officially confirmed that the 2027/2028 admission cycle for public medical universities is active. Non-EU applicants must submit through the Universitaly portal.

2. Universitaly Pre-Enrollment & Portal Steps

Applicants must register and complete the mandatory pre-enrollment application, selecting their single public university choice. Ensure that your secondary school qualifications and transcript translations are ready.

3. DOV (Declaration of Value) & Essential Documents

International non-EU medical candidates must obtain either a Declaration of Value (DOV) from the Italian consulate or a Statement of Comparability issued by CIMEA. Certified translations and apostille stamps must be affixed.

4. Eligible English-Taught Italian Medical Schools

Over 16 public universities across Italy offer fully English-medium Medicine and Surgery (MD, LM-41) degrees, including University of Milan, Bologna, Rome La Sapienza, Pavia, and Naples Vanvitelli.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

When do IMAT 2027 applications open?

Universitaly pre-enrollment opens in summer with official test dates scheduled by MUR in September.

Can non-EU international students apply for Italian medicine?

Yes, non-EU students apply via Universitaly with a Declaration of Value (DOV) or CIMEA certificate.

Which Italian universities teach medicine in English?

Over 16 public universities including Milan, Bologna, Rome La Sapienza, Pavia, and Naples offer English MD programs.

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