University of Messina: English-taught medicine

Official name: Università degli Studi di Messina

University of Messina has 1 English-taught program admitted through IMAT, with 116 seats in 2026/27: 55 for EU and resident candidates and 61 for non-EU candidates abroad. It is a public university founded in 1548, with its main seat in Messina.

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Key facts

English-taught programs
1
Founded
1548
Type
Public university
Main seat
Messina
Website
unime.it
Scholarships and housing
ERSU Messina

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. at 15:00

    Test registration on Universitaly

    same date at every university

  2. IMAT test

    same date at every university

  3. National EU ranking published

    same date at every university

What you need

  • At least 20 points to enter the EU ranking

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.