Public vs. Private English Medical Universities in Italy
Understanding the distinction before you explore is essential.
- ✓Many programmes use the IMAT, or the applicable national route for that academic year
- ✓Merit-ranked, seats generally split into EU and non-EU pools
- ✓Tuition scaled to family income via Italy's ISEE system
- ✓Regional scholarships widely available — can reach full tuition waiver + living stipend
- ✓Generally run their own admission procedures and selection tests
- ✓Separate from the IMAT — route varies by institution and academic year
- ✓Tuition generally fixed and published upfront
- ✓Scholarships set by the individual university rather than a national system
"Neither is automatically better — the right path depends on your budget, admission strategy, and preferences."
How to Choose the Best Italian Medical School (LM41)
The right university fits your admission route, budget, city preference, scholarship situation, and long-term plans — not a ranking.
Admission Route
Can you realistically apply through this route — IMAT or university-specific test?
Budget
What can you and your family realistically sustain over six years of study?
City
Where would you actually want to live during your degree? Size and setting matter.
Scholarships
What funding could genuinely apply to your situation — regional, national, or institutional?
Clinical Environment
Teaching hospital size and setting vary significantly between institutions.
Lifestyle
Large international city, or a smaller, closer-knit university town that suits you better?
A cutoff score is a historical result, not a target you can hit with certainty — seats, applicant numbers, and cutoffs shift every year. Use historical cutoffs (Section below) to understand a university's general competitiveness, not to predict your own outcome.
Complete List of English-Taught Medical Universities (2027)
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26 medical programmes match your preferences
Official EU & Non-EU Seats Distribution
Complete verified quota breakdown for all 28 accredited English-taught Medicine and Surgery programmes across Italy (and the Tirana joint faculty). There are 845 Non-EU seats across the state public universities. Filter by public/private route or search by university and campus.
| University & Campus | Course | EU Seats | Non-EU Seats | Total | Status / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro 📍 Bari | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 89 | 11 | 100 | Public |
Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna 📍 Bologna | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 140 | 20 | 160 | Public |
Università degli Studi di Cagliari 📍 Cagliari | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 80 | 18 | 98 | Public |
Università degli Studi della Campania «Luigi Vanvitelli» 📍 Napoli | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 70 | 50 | 120 | Public |
Università degli Studi di Catania 📍 Catania | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 40 | 40 | 80 | Public |
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore 📍 Bolzano | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 50 | 10 | 60 | PrivatePrivate university |
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore 📍 Roma | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 40 | 70 | 110 | PrivatePrivate university |
Università degli Studi di Firenze 📍 Firenze | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 50 | 0 | 50 | PublicIn fase di accreditamento |
Humanitas University 📍 Pieve Emanuele (Milano) - Contingent 1 | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 90 | 40 | 130 | PrivatePrivate university |
Humanitas University 📍 Pieve Emanuele (Milano) - Contingent 2 | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 150 | 50 | 200 | PrivatePrivate university |
Università degli Studi di Messina 📍 Messina | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 55 | 61 | 116 | Public |
Università degli Studi di Milano 📍 Milano | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 60 | 15 | 75 | Public |
Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca 📍 Bergamo | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 40 | 20 | 60 | Public |
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II 📍 Napoli | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 35 | 45 | 80 | Public |
Università Neuromed 📍 Pozzilli (Isernia) | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 230 | 10 | 240 | PrivateIn fase di accreditamento |
Università degli Studi di Padova 📍 Padova - MedTech | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 70 | 15 | 85 | PublicIn fase di accreditamento |
Università degli Studi di Padova 📍 Venezia | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 75 | 25 | 100 | Public |
Università degli Studi di Parma 📍 Piacenza | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 80 | 50 | 130 | Public |
Università degli Studi di Pavia 📍 Pavia | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 103 | 40 | 143 | Public |
Università Politecnica delle Marche 📍 Ancona | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 30 | 50 | 80 | Public |
Università degli Studi di Roma «La Sapienza» 📍 Roma (Course F) | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 52 | 13 | 65 | Public |
Università degli Studi di Roma «Tor Vergata» 📍 Roma | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 65 | 20 | 85 | Public |
Università degli Studi di Roma «Tor Vergata» 📍 Tirana (Albania) | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 0 | 320 | 320 | PublicJoint program in Tirana |
Università degli Studi di Torino 📍 Orbassano (Torino) | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 73 | 32 | 105 | Public |
Saint Camillus International University (UniCamillus) 📍 Roma | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 425 | 225 | 650 | PrivatePrivate university |
Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele 📍 Milano | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 86 | 64 | 150 | PrivatePrivate university |
Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma 📍 Roma | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 84 | 36 | 120 | PrivatePrivate university |
Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma 📍 Roma - MedTech | Medicine and Surgery (English) | 68 | 12 | 80 | PrivatePrivate university |
| Filtered Total (28 programmes) | 2430 | 1362 | 3792 | All 28 programs fully verified | |
IMAT Cutoff History
Historical reference only — applies to public (IMAT-route) universities. Private universities do not publish comparable national cutoff data.
Historical cutoffs are reference points, not guarantees — competition and seat availability change every year. Source: Universitaly.it official published results. Includes latest 2025 final cutoffs.
| University (EU Pool · 2026) | Total Seats | Seats Left After Round 1 | Round 1 Cutoff | Final Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Università della Campania «Luigi Vanvitelli» | 70 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 66.7 | Pending |
| Università degli Studi di Messina | 55 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 65.2 | Pending |
| Università degli Studi di Catania | 40 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 65.5 | Pending |
| Università degli Studi di Firenze | 50 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 68.1 | Pending |
| Università degli Studi di Padova — MedTech | 70 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 68.5 | Pending |
| Università degli Studi di Milano (La Statale) | 60 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 74.9 | Pending |
| Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca | 40 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 72.2 | Pending |
| Università di Roma «La Sapienza» | 52 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 72.7 | Pending |
| Università di Bologna | 140 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 70.8 | Pending |
| Università degli Studi di Pavia | 103 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 70.3 | Pending |
| Università degli Studi di Padova (Venice) | 75 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 68.8 | Pending |
| Università degli Studi di Torino | 73 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 70.3 | Pending |
| Università di Roma «Tor Vergata» | 65 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 67.8 | Pending |
| Università degli Studi di Parma (Piacenza) | 80 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 67.7 | Pending |
| Università de Napoli Federico II | 35 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 69.2 | Pending |
| Università degli Studi di Siena (Dentistry LM-46) | 30 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 66.2 | Pending |
| Università Politecnica delle Marche | 30 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 67.7 | Pending |
| Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro | 89 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 66.5 | Pending |
| Università degli Studi di Cagliari | 80 | — Still being assigned via later rounds | 65.1 | Pending |
How Much Does Medicine in Italy Actually Cost?
Two genuinely different cost systems — explained side by side.
- ✓Tuition scaled to family financial situation via Italy's ISEE system
- ✓Two students at the same university can pay very different amounts
- ✓International students assessed using an equivalent income declaration
- ✓Regional scholarships can reduce tuition further or add a living stipend
- ✓Max tuition typically €3,000–€4,000/year; min can approach zero for lowest-income families
- ✓Tuition is a fixed, published annual figure — known upfront before applying
- ✓Sometimes payable in installments; plus an application fee
- ✓Scholarships set by the individual university rather than a national system
- ✓Typical range: €15,000–€25,000+/year depending on institution
- ✓No income-scaling — same cost for all students regardless of family situation
Ahsora's general illustrative estimate — not a university fee or official figure. Actual ISEE thresholds and amounts vary by institution and academic year.
Your University Choice Is Also a City Choice.
Each Italian university city has a different cost of living, atmosphere, and lifestyle. Here's a snapshot.
Milan
Global Metropolis · NorthFinancial capital, top hospitals (San Raffaele & Niguarda), world-class transport network
Rome
National Capital · CentralVibrant student population, historic Policlinico Umberto I & Tor Vergata clinical complexes
Bologna
Oldest Academic Hub · NorthWestern world's oldest university, student-driven culture, Sant'Orsola teaching hospital
Pavia
Collegiate Town · NorthCompact university town 30 min from Milan, historic Harvey MD course, San Matteo Hospital
Padova
Historic Biomedical Hub · North800-year medical legacy, home of modern anatomy, top European organ transplant centers
Torino
Alpine Metropolis · NorthCittà della Salute mega-hospital, Molinette research, rich culture & affordable northern living
Firenze
Renaissance Hub · CentralAOU Careggi medical campus, Meyer Pediatric hospital, rich art & international lifestyle
Parma
Gastronomy Capital · NorthFriendly, cycle-oriented university city with high non-EU seat quota at Maggiore Hospital
Napoli
Historic Coastal Hub · SouthFederico II & Vanvitelli hospitals, vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere, very affordable living
Bari
Adriatic Coastal Port · SouthSunny Puglia coastline, patient-focused BEMC curriculum at Policlinico di Bari
Messina
Strait of Sicily · SouthMediterranean seaside setting, warmest international community, lowest living costs
Catania
Etna Seaside Hub · SouthOldest university in Sicily, modern Rodolico-San Marco clinical center, low expenses
Cagliari
Sardinian Island Capital · SouthBreathtaking coastal quality of life, state-of-the-art Monserrato research citadel
Ancona
Adriatic Gateway · CentralTorrette regional hospital trauma hub, maritime climate, peaceful student atmosphere
Siena
Medieval Tuscan Gem · CentralImmuno-oncology pioneer at Le Scotte Hospital, quiet pedestrian medieval streets
Tirana
Balkan Crossroad · InternationalEU-accredited Tor Vergata partnership campus, low cost of living, high seat availability
Estimated monthly student budgets are Ahsora's general planning estimates — not university fees or official figures. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and accommodation type.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key questions about Italian medical school admissions, IMAT routes, tuition costs, and scholarships.