Medicine and Surgery in English at Sapienza University of Rome

For 2026/27, Sapienza University of Rome has 52 seats in its English-taught Medicine and Surgery degree for EU citizens and non-EU citizens resident in Italy, and 13 for non-EU citizens resident abroad. Admission is through the IMAT. The degree takes 6 years and is taught in Rome. In IMAT 2026, the last admitted candidate scored 76 out of 90 (Non-EU, resident abroad, provisional).

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Key facts

Lowest admitted score, IMAT 2026
76provisionalout of 90 · Non-EU, resident abroad
Duration
6 years
Tuition
€0–€2,924a year, based on family incomeplus €156 regional tax and stamp duty
Admission exam
IMAT
Teaching language
English
Degree
Single-cycle master's (LM‑41)
City
Rome

Seats by year

The Ministry of University and Research (MUR) sets the seats each year by decree, and the university's call for applications repeats them.

  • EU and resident in Italy
  • Non-EU, resident abroad
Seats in Medicine and Surgery at Sapienza University of Rome, by academic year
Academic yearEU and resident in ItalyNon-EU, resident abroadTotal
2026/27521365
2025/26451358

Source: MUR seat decrees (DM 1005/2026, DM 599/2025).

Minimum IMAT scores

The score of the last admitted candidate, out of 90. Rankings move for weeks after publication, so a score stays provisional until the university closes the ranking.

Minimum IMAT score for Medicine and Surgery at Sapienza University of Rome, by exam year
IMATNon-EU, resident abroad
202676provisional

Source: rankings published by the university.

Admission 2026/27: steps and dates

From the MUR decree and the university’s call for applications. Dates can change, so check the call before you apply.

  1. Pre-application for non-EU applicants abroad

  2. at 15:00

    Test registration on Universitaly

    same date at every university

  3. at 13:30

    IMAT test

  4. National EU ranking published

    same date at every university

  5. Enrolment of admitted candidates

  • At least 20 points to enter the EU ranking
  • Secondary school diploma
  • Study visa for non-EU applicants abroad
  • English certificate: not required, counts only in a tie
  • Italian tax code (codice fiscale)
  • Separate seats for the Marco Polo programme (Chinese students)

Tuition and scholarships

Public universities set the yearly contribution by family income (ISEE). Many also set fixed fees for international students.

Yearly contribution 2026/27

€0–€2,924

No contribution with an ISEE up to €24,000

Plus €156 in regional tax and stamp duty

Fixed fees for international students

Group A
€300
Group B
€700
Group C
€1,500
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Source: the university’s fee regulation and application portal.

Prepare for the IMAT

Timed IMAT mock exams, topic practice and video lessons, with a progress report after every test.