Italy

Yes, the IMAT (International Medical Admissions Test) is strictly compulsory for studying medicine in English at Italian public universities. It is a 100-minute, 60-question competitive entrance exam. Your score on this test is the sole criterion for admission.

University of Milan is the best university in Italy for medical studies. Other than this, Sapienza University of Rome and the University of Bologna are generally considered the strongest overall. Their rankings are impressive.

University of Milan is the best university in Italy for medical studies. Other than this, Sapienza University of Rome and the University of Bologna are generally considered the strongest overall. Their rankings are impressive.

Deadlines vary by university and academic year. For example, several universities have set deadlines around 31 July for the 2026/27 intake.

No. You can submit only one pre-enrollment application for one programme at one university at a time. To switch, you must contact the university's international office.

No. You need an official admission or pre-acceptance letter from an Italian university before starting your Universitaly application.

Yes. As non-EU citizens, Indian students must complete pre-enrollment before applying for an Italian student visa.

No. Tuition is low but not free. Fees depend on family income or country of citizenship. For 2026/27, Politecnico di Milano charges €157.04 to €3,943.04 (₹17,100 to ₹4.30 lakh), and the University of Pisa’s flat fee for lower-middle-income countries is €736 (₹80,200) including taxes. Scholarships su