University of Cagliari: English-taught medicine

Official name: Università degli Studi di Cagliari

University of Cagliari has 1 English-taught program admitted through IMAT, with 98 seats in 2026/27: 80 for EU and resident candidates and 18 for non-EU candidates abroad. It is a public university founded in 1606, with its main seat in Cagliari.

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Key facts

English-taught programs
1
Founded
1606
Type
Public university
Main seat
Cagliari
Website
unica.it
Scholarships and housing
ERSU Cagliari

English-taught programs

Seats from the MUR decree or the university’s call; minimum scores from the university’s own rankings.

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

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. Non-EU ranking published

  6. Enrolment of admitted candidates

  • At least 20 points to enter the EU ranking
  • Secondary school diploma
  • Declaration of value or CIMEA statement for a foreign diploma
  • English certificate: not required, counts only in a tie
  • Study visa for non-EU applicants abroad
  • Residence permit after arrival
  • 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.

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.