Official Italian Medical School Directory
All 17 English-Taught Italian Public Medical Schools
Comprehensive breakdown of every public Italian medical faculty: historical cutoffs (2024 & 2025), Non-EU seat allocations, teaching hospitals, cost of living, and tactical selection guidance by Mrinank Pratham.
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Target Score:65/ 90
Conservative (45 pts)Mid-Tier Target (62 pts)Top Percentile (75+ pts)
High Probability (Safe):
Naples Federico II, Vanvitelli (Naples/Caserta), Bari Aldo Moro, Messina
Target Range (Competitive):
Turin, Parma
Reach (High Threshold):
Milan Statale (IMS), Milan-Bicocca, Bologna, Padua
Milan (North)Tier
University of Milan (La Statale)
International Medical School (IMS)
Non-EU Seats15 Seats
EU Seats55 Seats
2024 Cutoff75.7
2025 Cutoff72.9
Course Features:
- •Top-tier international prestige and world-renowned faculty
- •PBL (Problem-Based Learning) clinical curriculum inspired by Harvard Medical School
Hospitals: Policlinico di Milano, Ospedale San Paolo, Ospedale Niguarda
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:Requires peak scores (73+ for Non-EU). Best suited for students confident in hitting the 98th+ percentile in Biology and Chemistry.
Living: €1,000 - €1,400/monthConsult Strategy
Bergamo / Milan (North)Tier
University of Milan-Bicocca
School of Medicine and Surgery (SMS)
Non-EU Seats18 Seats
EU Seats30 Seats
2024 Cutoff72.6
2025 Cutoff72
Course Features:
- •Modern campus in Bergamo with lower accommodation costs than downtown Milan
- •One of Europe’s most technologically advanced hospitals (Papa Giovanni XXIII)
Hospitals: Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital (Bergamo), Ospedale San Gerardo (Monza)
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:Extremely popular among candidates who want the prestige of Lombardy medicine without downtown Milan living expenses.
Living: €750 - €1,000/monthConsult Strategy
Bologna (North)Tier
University of Bologna (UNIBO)
Medicine and Surgery
Non-EU Seats20 Seats
EU Seats70 Seats
2024 Cutoff74.5
2025 Cutoff71
Course Features:
- •The oldest university in the Western world (founded 1088 AD)
- •Sant’Orsola-Malpighi is the largest university hospital in Italy and a transplant super-centre
Hospitals: Policlinico Sant’Orsola-Malpighi, Ospedale Bellaria
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:High cutoff threshold. Target a baseline score of 72+ for Non-EU. ER.GO provides some of the best student support services in Italy.
Living: €850 - €1,200/monthConsult Strategy
Padua (North)Tier
University of Padua (Padova)
Medicine and Surgery
Non-EU Seats25 Seats
EU Seats75 Seats
2024 Cutoff71.6
2025 Cutoff70
Course Features:
- •Historic home of modern medicine (where Andreas Vesalius and William Harvey taught/studied)
- •Features the world’s first permanent Anatomical Theatre (built in 1595)
Hospitals: Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Ospedale Sant’Antonio
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:With 25 Non-EU seats, Padua offers slightly more capacity than Milan Statale while delivering world-class clinical teaching.
Living: €800 - €1,100/monthConsult Strategy
Pavia (North)Tier
University of Pavia
Harvey Medicine and Surgery
Non-EU Seats40 Seats
EU Seats103 Seats
2024 Cutoff71.2
2025 Cutoff71.5
Course Features:
- •The FIRST university in Italy to establish an English-taught medical course (2009)
- •College system (Collegi) modelled after Oxford and Cambridge providing subsidized housing
Hospitals: Policlinico San Matteo, IRCCS Mondino, Salvatore Maugeri Institute
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:Pavia is the gold standard for international medical education in Italy. With 40 Non-EU seats, it provides great odds for high scorers.
Living: €700 - €950/monthConsult Strategy
Rome (Central)Tier
Sapienza University of Rome
Medicine and Surgery
Non-EU Seats13 Seats
EU Seats45 Seats
2024 Cutoff73.4
2025 Cutoff68
Course Features:
- •The largest university in Europe by enrollment with enormous global reach
- •Policlinico Umberto I is one of the largest public hospital complexes in southern Europe
Hospitals: Policlinico Umberto I, Azienda Ospedaliera Sant’Andrea
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:Only 13 Non-EU seats makes the margin for error thin. Score volatility can occur; target 69+ to be secure.
Living: €900 - €1,300/monthConsult Strategy
Rome (Central)Tier
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Medicine and Surgery
Non-EU Seats15 Seats
EU Seats40 Seats
2024 Cutoff60.6
2025 Cutoff69.1
Course Features:
- •Modern American-style suburban campus with attached university hospital (PTV)
- •Close-knit international student community with strong USMLE / PLAB study groups
Hospitals: Policlinico Tor Vergata (PTV)
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:Non-EU cutoff jumped in 2025 to 69.1. Requires consistent practice on chemistry and critical thinking to clear the bar.
Living: €800 - €1,100/monthConsult Strategy
Turin (Orbassano) (North)Tier
University of Turin (Torino)
Medicine and Surgery
Non-EU Seats32 Seats
EU Seats70 Seats
2024 Cutoff68
2025 Cutoff65
Course Features:
- •Campus located at San Luigi Hospital, specialized in oncology, pulmonology, and neuroscience
- •Turin offers regal elegance, royal palaces, and Alpine views at half of Milan living costs
Hospitals: San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital (Orbassano), Molinette (AOU Città della Salute)
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:A prime sweet-spot choice for Non-EU applicants aiming for northern Italy with scores in the 64-68 range.
Living: €750 - €1,000/monthConsult Strategy
Naples (South & Islands)Tier
University of Naples Federico II
Medicine and Surgery
Non-EU Seats25 Seats
EU Seats25 Seats
2024 Cutoff68.1
2025 Cutoff62
Course Features:
- •One of the oldest state universities in the world (founded 1224 by Emperor Frederick II)
- •Affiliated with Cardarelli, the largest trauma and acute-care hospital in Southern Italy
Hospitals: Policlinico Federico II, Ospedale Antonio Cardarelli
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:Cutoff dropped to 62.0 in 2025. Fantastic clinical case variety due to high patient throughput at Cardarelli.
Living: €550 - €800/monthConsult Strategy
Naples / Caserta (South & Islands)Tier
University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Medicine and Surgery
Non-EU Seats50 Seats
EU Seats60 Seats
2024 Cutoff63.2
2025 Cutoff56.4
Course Features:
- •50 Non-EU seats — one of the highest quotas in Italy, minimizing admission risk
- •Teaching located in historic center of Naples and Caserta
Hospitals: Policlinico Vecchio di Napoli, Ospedale San Sebastiano di Caserta
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:Ideal strategic university for Non-EU students with scores in the 55-62 range. Substantial seat count safeguards your application.
Living: €500 - €750/monthConsult Strategy
Bari (South & Islands)Tier
University of Bari Aldo Moro
Bari English Medical Curriculum (BEMC)
Non-EU Seats11 Seats
EU Seats45 Seats
2024 Cutoff65.8
2025 Cutoff50.9
Course Features:
- •Policlinico di Bari is the premier medical hub of southeastern Italy
- •Sunny Adriatic coastal city known for pleasant climate, seafood, and safety
Hospitals: Policlinico di Bari, Ospedale Giovanni XXIII (Pediatric)
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:Saw cutoff drop to 50.9 in 2025. Caution: only 11 Non-EU seats means one or two strong applicants can move the needle.
Living: €500 - €750/monthConsult Strategy
Messina (South & Islands)Tier
University of Messina
Medicine and Surgery
Non-EU Seats56 Seats
EU Seats45 Seats
2024 Cutoff61.4
2025 Cutoff55
Course Features:
- •56 Non-EU seats — the single largest quota for Non-EU students in the whole of Italy
- •G. Martino Hospital is a comprehensive multi-specialty clinical complex directly adjacent to classrooms
Hospitals: Policlinico Universitario G. Martino
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:THE definitive strategic choice for Non-EU candidates. The massive 56-seat buffer provides the most reliable statistical safety net.
Living: €450 - €650/monthConsult Strategy
Catania (South & Islands)Tier
University of Catania
Medicine and Surgery
Non-EU Seats40 Seats
EU Seats30 Seats
2024 Cutoff57.2
2025 Cutoff54
Course Features:
- •Modern facilities at San Marco hospital complex, built specifically for modern clinical instruction
- •Vibrant Sicilian city situated between Mount Etna and the Mediterranean sea
Hospitals: Policlinico Rodolico - San Marco, Ospedale Cannizzaro
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:Cutoff of 54.0 makes Catania one of the most accessible and value-oriented choices for international candidates.
Living: €480 - €700/monthConsult Strategy
Ancona (Central)Tier
Marche Polytechnic University
Medicine and Surgery
Non-EU Seats50 Seats
EU Seats25 Seats
2024 Cutoff60.3
2025 Cutoff58.2
Course Features:
- •50 Non-EU seats vs only 25 EU seats — heavily prioritized toward international students
- •Ospedali Riuniti is a Level-II Trauma Centre covering the entire central Adriatic region
Hospitals: AOU Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:With a 2:1 ratio of Non-EU to EU seats, Marche Polytechnic is an outstanding tactical pick for Non-EU aspirants.
Living: €600 - €850/monthConsult Strategy
Cagliari (Monserrato) (South & Islands)Tier
University of Cagliari
Medicine and Surgery
Non-EU Seats25 Seats
EU Seats45 Seats
2024 Cutoff54.7
2025 Cutoff50.9
Course Features:
- •Dedicated medical sciences campus in Monserrato with hospital directly on-site
- •Among the lowest historical IMAT cutoffs in Italy, providing exceptional accessibility
Hospitals: Policlinico Universitario Duilio Casula (Monserrato)
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:Lowest historical cutoff among public medical schools (50.9 in 2025). The premier fallback and tactical target for 100% admission probability.
Living: €550 - €800/monthConsult Strategy
Parma / Piacenza (North)Tier
University of Parma
Medicine and Surgery (Medicine & Surgery with Piacenza)
Non-EU Seats40 Seats
EU Seats60 Seats
2024 Cutoff67.5
2025 Cutoff66.8
Course Features:
- •Course taught in the charming city of Piacenza, just 45 minutes from Milan
- •40 Non-EU seats provide substantial security in Northern Italy
Hospitals: Ospedale Guglielmo da Saliceto (Piacenza), Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:Allows candidates to study in Northern Italy with much more accessible cutoffs than Milan or Bologna.
Living: €700 - €950/monthConsult Strategy
Siena (Central)Tier
University of Siena
Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics (Single-Cycle Degree)
Non-EU Seats15 Seats
EU Seats23 Seats
2024 Cutoff64
2025 Cutoff61.5
Course Features:
- •The ONLY English-taught public Dentistry degree in Italy qualifying for European DMD license
- •Extensive clinical prosthodontics and dental chair-side practice starting in early years
Hospitals: Policlinico Le Scotte di Siena
Mrinank Pratham's Strategy Note:For candidates passionate about Dental Medicine, Siena is the undisputed premier English program in Italy.
Living: €750 - €1,000/monthConsult Strategy
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