MBBS in Italy

Study MBBS in Italy

Currently, approximately 13 public medical institutions, including the universities of Bari, Bologna, Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Messina, Milan, Milan-Bicocca, Naples Federico II, Padua, Pavia, Parma, Rome La Sapienza, Rome Tor Vergata, and Turin, offer English-taught MBBS degrees. While a few universities admit non-EU students to English-taught programs, these medical schools are globally recognized for their academic excellence and affordability. Moreover, they provide exceptional residency, research, and clinical work opportunities in Europe and beyond, making MBBS in Italy a highly sought-after option for Indian students.

Quick facts:

No. of Medical Colleges	44
College Type	Govt and Private both
Medium of Instruction	English ( 15 Universities)
Degree Awarded	MD Equivalent to MBBS
Duration	6 Years
Total Seats for Non EU Students	135
Eligibility Criteria	GPA more than 3.5
English profiecieny	IELTS 6.5, Min 6 in each section
Admission Process	Thru Common IMAT Exam
Indian Students	300 ( Across All years)
Total Budget for MBBS	Govt 15-20 Lacs Private 75-90 Lacs
Meeting NMC Criteria	Yes
Total Subjects in MBBS	36
Medical college Recognition	NMC/ECFMG/WHO/AMC/GMC UK
Study Pattern	1st Year -Pre Clinical 2-3 Year -Para Clinical 4-6 Year -Clinical
Session Starts	Sept

Advantages of Studying MBBS in Italy

• Oldest Universities in the World, and are as old as 1000 Years.
• World Ranked University with all Global recognition.
• Top-quality education at an affordable price.
• Opportunity to settle in Europe as a practicing doctor
• Availability of Medicine & Surgery course in the English language.
• Since MBBS in Italy meets the new NMC norms, Indian students can practice in India after studying medicine in Italy.

Disadvantages of Studying MBBS in Italy

At first sight, there is no such disadvantage to studying in Italy. The first setback may be caused by appearing in the IMAT Examination, as there is only one IMAT Test Centre in India, and all the slots get filled in minutes. You will be required to fly to another suitable country for the exam.

Secondly, few seats are available for the IMAT exam, and hardly anyone makes it successfully.

Important: Those looking for Italy as their dream destination need to keep a backup option apart from the first preference of their University in preferably another country. When IMAT results are presented, admission to other countries might be closed. Certainly, it may lead to the loss of an academic year for the students.

Medical Universities in Italy

A major consideration is for Indian Students to find the best MBBS University in Italy. There are 15 MBBS Universities in Italy that offer MBBS courses in the English language. The List of MBBS Colleges in Italy can be found in the table below.

University of Bologna	Bologna	2017	Public
University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’	Rome	1982	Public
University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’	Rome	2005	Public
University of Pavia	Pavia	2009	Public
University of Milan	Milan	2010	Public
Vita-Salute San Raffaele Univ	Milan	2010	Public
University of Bari Aldo Moro	Bari	2012	Public
University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli	Naples	2012	Public
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart	Rome	2013	Private
Humanitas University	Milan	2014	Public
Saint Camillus International Univ	Rome	2018	Public
University of Padua	Padua	2019	Public
Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome	Rome	2019	Private
University of Turin	Torino	2019	Public
University of Parma	Parma	2021	Public

MBBS Seats in Italy for International Students

Now the query arises, “How many Italian Medical Colleges offer medical seats to international students in English-taught programs?” The answer is, There are just 7 medical universities. However, the English-taught MBBS program is available in 15 Medical universities, and the rest offer seats to only EU students. Nearly 135 Seats are available where non-EU students can apply for admission to the MBBS Program. Take a look at the Italy MBBS Universities in the table below to see the reserved seats for Non-EU Students-

Medical School	Seats	Non-EU Seats
University of Pavia	140	40
Humanitas University	70	25
University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’	50	10
University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’	35	10
University of Bari Aldo Moro	50	9
University of Bologna	90	20
University of Padua	75	20

Cost of studying MBBS in Italy

Expenses	Cost in EUR	Cost in INR
Tuition Fees	Private Universities	Private Universities
	6000 – 20000 per year	Rs. 5,40,246 to Rs. 18,00,820 per year
	Public Universities	Public Universities
	900 – 4000 per year	Rs. 81,036 to Rs. 3,60,164 per year
Miscellaneous Expenses	30-40 per week	Rs 2701 to Rs 3601
Accommodation Expenses	300-700 per month	Cost in INR Rs. 27012 to Rs. 63028 per month
Food Costs	150 per month	INR 13,506 per month

Fee Structure of MBBS in Italy

MBBS in Italy for Indian students stands out as an economical choice in Europe, with reasonable tuition fees compared to other MBBS Abroad options. Many times, Qus arise. Is there any chance for MBBS in Italy on scholarships for Indian students?

Italy’s MBBS fee structure for Indian students ranges between 2-4 Lacs INR for a year, which is very competitive, attracting many aspiring doctors from India. Italy offers a cost-effective and high-quality option for Indian students looking for an MBBS course in Italy. There is no specific scholarship for the MBBS course in Italy.

Pl refer to the below table for Italy MBBS fees in INR

Medical School Name	Tuition Fee in Euro	Tuition Fee in Rupees
University of Padua	€ 4656	RS 4.19 Lacs
Humanitas University	€ 1456	RS 1.31 Lacs
University of Rome La Sapienza	€ 1156	RS 1.04 Lacs
University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’	€ 5250	RS 4.73 Lacs
University of Bari Aldo Moro	€ 1580	RS 1.42 Lacs
University of Pavia	€ 4805	RS 4.32 Lacs
University of Bologna	€ 3407	RS 3.07 Lacs

Accommodation costs in Italy

Getting on-campus accommodations for international students may not always be possible. You can look for private Apartments near the University; such shared apartments may cost you approx. 30-35 thousand INR every month. Costing depends upon the of sharing and its distance from the city center.

Indian Food in Italy

You can find many Indian restaurants in Italy, But they are quite expensive and can’t be considered an option for your daily meal needs. The only option is self-cooking. All apartments have a kitchen with all facilities like Induction cooktops, Microwave ovens, Fridges, etc. You can buy the groceries, which usually cost 12-15K INR monthly.

Travel Cost

Rome and Milan in Italy have direct flights from Indian cities Delhi and Mumbai. The time and cost of the flight depend upon your chosen airline. Direct Flight can cost you approx. 30-35K for one way and take around 8-9 hours.

Top Medical Universities in Italy

Medical Universities in Italy are among the oldest universities in the world. The world ranking of most Italian Medical Universities is under the Top 1000 Universities in the world. Here are some of the best Top Ranked Medical Universities in Italy-

University of Bologna – This is the oldest university in Europe. It was founded in 1088 and is consistently ranked among the top medical schools in the world. In the QS World University Rankings 2023, it was ranked 165th in the world and 6th in Italy.

University of Milano – This University is located in Milan and is known for its excellence in medical research. In the QS World University Rankings 2023, it was ranked 149th worldwide and 5th in Italy.

University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’– This is the largest university in Rome and one of Europe’s oldest Universities. In the QS World University Rankings 2023, it was ranked 177th worldwide and 7th in Italy.

University of Padua – The University is located in Padua and is one of the oldest in Italy. It was founded in 1222. In the QS World University Rankings 2023, it was ranked 242nd in the world and 10th in Italy.

University of Torino – This University is located in Turin and is known for its strong focus on medical research. In the QS World University Rankings 2023, it was ranked 357th worldwide and 15th in Italy.

These are just a few examples of the top medical schools in Italy, and many more institutions provide excellent medical education and research opportunities.

Climate in Italy

Italy’s average daily temperature is quite moderate compared to other European countries. You can refer to the climate graph below

Eligibility for MBBS Admission in Italy

MBBS in Italy for Indian students eligibility typically requires the below conditions to be fulfilled

• 12th Grade GPA Should be 3.5 or Above
• Age should be more than 17 Years
• NEET Qualified (NMC Requirement, if you want to practice in India)
• Proficiency in English, like IELTS 6.5, Min 6 in each section

Meeting these MBBS in Italy requirements is essential for admission to medical universities in the country.

Admission Timelines for MBBS in Italy 2024

Stages	Timelines
Pre-enrollment for Indian Students	Apr – Aug
Online enrollment for IMAT Admission test	July
Admission Test (IMAT) 2024 Exam	Sept
Preliminary anonymous ranking	End of Sept
Enrollment Process post receiving an Acceptance Letter	Mid-Oct
Commencement of Classes	End of Oct

Admission process for MBBS in Italy

Each year, the Italian Ministry of Education releases updates for the admission process with precise dates. Those are usually announced around May or June. Before enrolling in your desired Medical school in Italy, you must follow the steps below for MBBS Admission in Italy.

STEP 1: Pre-enrollment:

Pre-enrolment refers to the documentation process verifying your academic qualifications for studying at an Italian medical school. Note that this is separate from the IMAT exam enrollment procedure. Contact your nearest Italian consulate or embassy for necessary paperwork related to studying medicine in Italy. Pre-enrollment remains open until the end of June.

STEP 2: IMAT Exam Registration

Online applications for IMAT begin in the first week of July and are open for the first 3 weeks of July. Ensure that you register for the IMAT Exam ‘online’. Also, there is a dedicated website for registering named University.

Declare your first preference for the Medical School Abroad and your IMAT test centre. Furthermore, you must pay a teeny-weeny subscription fee of around 130 Euros for the test. It is important to note that, no university will admit an MBBS in Italy without an IMAT Score.

STEP 3: IMAT Exam

IMAT stands for “International Medical Admissions Test”, the only official exam you need to qualify for studying medicine in Italy.

IMAT Exam Format: The IMAT test is in English and consists of 60 multiple-choice questions (five options each). The answer keys might initially seem possible, but the students need to choose the answer key based on their subject knowledge and logical reasoning skills functional to various subjects. The candidates have a limited time frame of 100 minutes to complete the test.

The questions are segmented into the following sections:

Div	Subject	Ques.
Sec-1	Logical Reasoning	20
	General Knowledge	2
Sec-2	Biology	18
Sec-3	Chemistry	12
Sec-4	Physics and Math	8

Please note– The order in which the questions in the test will not be as exact as presented above. Accordingly, the exam will have a different order of questions and answers.

Breakdown of scoring in the IMAT: For evaluation of the test, a candidate’s total score is calculated using the following formula:1.5 points are awarded for every correct answer.0.4 points will be deducted for every wrong answer.0 points will be assigned for every blank answer.

However, the maximum score will be 90, and the minimum score for the ranks is 20 points.

Short-stay visas may be issued to students (especially for non-EU students) who choose to take the IMAT exam in Italy; this is optional.

Kindly note: This is not a student visa, so the Indian student must enrol in the University after passing the exam.

The IMAT exam will be conducted only at an authorized centre. Globally, in 2023, there were 17 test centres, excluding Italy.

IMAT EXAM Centers

You can find the list of international IMAT exam centres in 2023. Please note that the list of IMAT exam centres for 2024 has not been officially released yet, and it is best to check the official IMAT website.

Abu Dhabi (UAE)	Beirut (Lebanon)	Athens (Greece)
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)	Berlin (Germany)	London (UK)
Amman (Jordan)	Santiago (Chile)	Madrid (Spain)
Ankara (Turkey)	Cairo (Egypt)	Paris (France)
Istanbul (Turkey)	Casablanca (Morocco)	Barcelona (Spain)
Dublin (Ireland)	New Delhi, Gurgaon (India)

STEP 4: IMAT rankings and University enrollment

The preliminary IMAT 2024 results will be declared just days after the test ends, generally in the last week of September.

Preliminary refers to the fact that at the end of September, you’ll only get the test score you have obtained as an individual. No such IMAT ranking position will be mentioned, nor will the confirmation of being admitted to an Italian medical school be stated, as these results are anonymous.

At the beginning of October, your IMAT score will be published in the university portal, with a scan of your answer sheet. You still won’t identify if you are accepted, but you will know your accurate score. At this stage, complete all the required documents to apply for a student visa.

Italy MBBS Course Syllabus

The MBBS course in Italy is known as “Laurea Magistrale in Medicina e Chirurgia”. Various universities across the country offer this program. The course generally lasts for six years and is taught in English and Italian.

Here is a general overview of the syllabus for the MBBS course in Italy:

Year	Subject	Teaching-Hrs
1st	Basic Science	80 hrs
	Structure of Body	172hrs
	Living Molecules	156hrs
	Scientific Foundations	52hrs
2nd	Biology Of Disease	124hrs
	Ethics And Society	56hrs
	Functions Of Body	164hrs
	Laboratory Medicine	52hrs
	Microbiology	64hrs
3rd	Blood Diseases	40 hrs
	Clinical Foundations	128 hrs
	Clinical Foundations Practicals	120 hrs
	Disease Control and Eradication	88 hrs
	Endocrine System and Metabolism	40 hrs
	Drug Discovery and Actions	48 hrs
	Systemic Pathology	52 hrs
4th	Cardiovascular Disease	48 hrs
	Clinical Cases	320 hrs
	GI and Urinary Tracts	80 hrs
	Lung Disease	40 hrs
	Neurological and Psychiatric Diseases	88 hrs
	Sensory System Diseases	64 hrs
	Soft Tissue Diseases	48 hrs
5th	Childhood and Woman Health	96 hrs
	Clinical Cases	120 hrs
	Clinical Pharmacology, Genetics, Pathology	80 hrs
	General Surgery I	88 hrs
	General Surgery II	96 hrs
	Internship in Medical Area	100 hrs
	Internship in Surgical Area	100 hrs
6th	Clinical Cases	160 hrs
	Clinical Medicine	112 hrs
	Degree Thesis	144 hrs
	Internship in General Practice	100 hrs
	Practical In Degree Thesis Subject	180 hrs
	Public Health	40 hrs

During the clinical practice year, students work in hospitals and clinics, where they gain practical experience in various medical fields under the supervision of experienced doctors. They also have the opportunity to choose electives in specialized areas of interest.