Medicine and Surgery in English at University of Bologna

For 2026/27, University of Bologna has 140 seats in its English-taught Medicine and Surgery degree for EU citizens and non-EU citizens resident in Italy, and 20 for non-EU citizens resident abroad. Admission is through the IMAT. The degree takes 6 years and is taught in Bologna. In IMAT 2026, the last admitted candidate scored 77.9 out of 90 (Non-EU, resident abroad, provisional).

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Key facts

Lowest admitted score, IMAT 2026
77.9provisionalout of 90 · Non-EU, resident abroad
Duration
6 years
Tuition
€0–€3,315a year, based on family incomeplus €157.04 regional tax and stamp duty
Admission exam
IMAT
Teaching language
English
Degree
Single-cycle master's (LM‑41)
City
Bologna

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 University of Bologna, by academic year
Academic yearEU and resident in ItalyNon-EU, resident abroadTotal
2026/2714020160
2025/2613020150

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 University of Bologna, by exam year
IMATNon-EU, resident abroad
202677.9provisional

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. at 15:00

    Test registration on Universitaly

    same date at every university

  2. at 13:30

    IMAT test

  3. National EU ranking published

    same date at every university

  4. Non-EU ranking published

  5. Enrolment of admitted candidates

  • At least 20 points to enter the EU ranking
  • Secondary school diploma
  • English certificate: not required, counts only in a tie
  • Study visa for non-EU applicants abroad
  • Residence permit after arrival
  • Italian tax code (codice fiscale)
  • Health insurance

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–€3,315

No contribution with an ISEE up to €27,000

Plus €157.04 in regional tax and stamp duty

Fixed fees for international students

Students from developing countries
€500
Citizens of non-OECD countries
€1,000
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
Scholarships and housingER.GOer-go.it

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.