Besides the IMAT route, several private universities in Italy teach medicine in English. They run their own entrance tests, usually earlier in the year, and charge much higher fees.
| University | City | Non-EU places 2026/27 | Entrance test (2026/27 cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanitas University | Milan area | 40 and 50 (two programmes) | Own test (HUMAT), online, March |
| Vita-Salute San Raffaele | Milan | 64 | Own online test, February and March |
| Campus Bio-Medico | Rome | 36, plus 12 on the MedTech course | Own online test for non-EU, February |
| Università Cattolica | Rome | 70 | Own online test, March |
| Università Cattolica | Bolzano | 10 | See the university’s call |
| UniCamillus | Rome | 225 | See the university’s call |
| UniNeuromed (new course) | Pozzilli | 10 (awaiting accreditation) | Not yet stated |
Public (IMAT) vs private: the key differences
| Public universities (IMAT) | Private universities | |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance test | One national exam (IMAT) in September | Each university’s own test, usually February to April |
| Tuition | Income-based; e.g. Pavia €390 a year for Indian citizens on the flat rate (2026/27) | Much higher; San Raffaele reported about €20,690 for year one (2026/27) |
| Scholarships | Regional DSU grants for eligible students | University’s own fee reductions and scholarships |
| Choice | Non-EU applicants compete for one chosen university | You can sit several universities’ tests |
A private test can be a useful earlier attempt alongside IMAT preparation. Weigh the much higher cost against the extra chance.
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