Milan International Medical School is the English-taught Medicine and Surgery program at the University of Milan. The official 2026/2027 programme documents list it as a 6-year LM-41 single-cycle medical degree with 360 credits and programmed access.

This is a public Italy Medicine program, so applicants should plan around the annual MUR and Universitaly Medicine and Dentistry in English admission process. It should not be mixed with private Italy tests such as HUMAT or Cattolica's admission test.

Best fit

Students who want a public Medicine program in Milan, English-taught preclinical study and access to a large university and hospital network.

Degree outcome

The 2026/2027 University of Milan manifesto lists IMS as an LM-41 Medicine and Surgery degree with 360 credits.

Recognition note

The degree is issued by an Italian public university. Medical licensing after graduation depends on the country where you want to practise.

Medicine in English at Milan IMS

The IMS English-taught program is Medicine and Surgery. Use the dedicated Medicine program page for the deeper view of admissions, test format, fees, curriculum, clinical context and IMAT Mentor preparation fit.

Medicine (LM-41)

12 Semesters

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Program	Duration	Degree	Tuition model	Entry model
Medicine and Surgery - International Medical School	6 years / 360 ECTS	LM-41 single-cycle Medicine degree	Public university fees; check University of Milan annual fee rules	Public Medicine/Dentistry in English admission process, commonly called IMAT

Admissions Timeline

The 2026/2027 IMS manifesto lists 55 assigned places and 15 places reserved for non-EU students resident abroad. It also states that access is by admission test and that the test is the same for all Italian public universities with an international medical curriculum. Applicants should still verify the current annual call before planning dates or rankings.

What to check first

Annual MUR decree for Medicine and Dentistry in English admission.
Universitaly registration rules, test payment, seat category and ranking preferences.
University of Milan admission notices, school documents and visa rules if applying from outside Italy.

Clinical-language planning

The manifesto requires students without an Italian upper-secondary diploma to reach B2 Italian by the end of year two to access clinical activities from year three.

Public IMAT Admission Test

IMS sits in the public English Medicine and Dentistry admission process, commonly called IMAT by applicants. The latest published MUR decree checked during this pass was for 2025 and listed a 60-question test in 100 minutes, with sections in reading and knowledge, logical reasoning and problems, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. The 2025 test date was 17 September 2025, with registration from 26 August 2025 to 9 September 2025 at 15:00 GMT+2. Future applicants must follow the current decree for their intake.

Admission type

Public national admission

Admission follows the public process for English-taught Medicine and Dentistry programs in Italy.

Official rules

MUR and Universitaly

Use the current official call for test date, registration window, format, scoring and seat allocation.

Preparation

IMAT prep plan

Build the sciences and reasoning base early, then adapt to the final specification for your intake.

Tuition and Living Costs

The University of Milan is a public university, so fees are not a fixed private tuition figure. The 2026/2027 fee page lists a first instalment made of regional tax and stamp duty, then a second instalment calculated under the university's annual fee rules. Applicants should use the current fee page and simulator before budgeting.

Tuition model

Public fees can depend on annual rules, student status and financial documentation. Check the University of Milan fee page for the current academic year.

Milan living-cost planning

For Milan, use roughly EUR 1,100-1,700 per month as a practical planning range before deposits, travel, visa costs and one-time setup expenses.

Campus, hospitals and licensing

The 2026/2027 manifesto describes IMS as based at LITA in Segrate. Clinical training from years three to six is connected to Niguarda as the reference hospital and to other affiliated medical centres. Licensing after graduation depends on where the student wants to practise.

Student life in Milan

Milan is a large, international city with strong transport, hospitals and professional networks. It is also one of Italy's more expensive student cities, so housing and monthly costs need more careful planning than in smaller university towns.

Best-fit profile

Students who want a public Medicine program in a major Italian city and are ready for a competitive cost environment.

Watch out for

Milan can be expensive and clinical years require Italian-language planning. Do not treat the English course as meaning Italian is optional long term.

How IMAT Mentor Helps

Milan IMS is a direct match for IMAT Mentor's public Italy focus. The platform can help you structure Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, logical reasoning and timed practice while keeping the official annual call as the source of truth.

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine in English at Milan International Medical School?

Yes. The University of Milan lists Medicine and Surgery - International Medical School as an English-taught LM-41 single-cycle Medicine degree with 360 credits.

Is Milan International Medical School a public IMAT university?

Yes. IMS is part of the public University of Milan. Admission follows the annual public Medicine and Dentistry in English admission process, commonly called IMAT by applicants, not a private university test.

How long is Medicine and Surgery at Milan IMS?

The 2026/2027 University of Milan programme manifesto lists the IMS Medicine and Surgery course as 6 years with 360 credits.

How many places are listed for Milan IMS in 2026/2027?

The 2026/2027 manifesto lists 55 assigned places and 15 places reserved for non-EU students resident abroad. Applicants should still confirm the final annual call and candidate-category rules.

Where does IMS clinical training take place?

The 2026/2027 manifesto describes IMS as based at LITA in Segrate, with clinical training from years three to six at Niguarda as the reference hospital and other affiliated medical centres.

Do Milan IMS students need Italian?

Yes for clinical progression. The manifesto states that students without an Italian upper-secondary diploma must acquire B2 Italian by the end of the second year to access clinical activities from the third year.

How much are University of Milan IMS fees?

The University of Milan is a public university and publishes annual fee rules separately. Applicants should use the current University of Milan fee page and simulator rather than assuming a fixed private tuition price.

Can IMAT Mentor help with Milan IMS?

Yes. Milan IMS is one of the public Italy Medicine programs where IMAT preparation is directly relevant. IMAT Mentor can support Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, logical reasoning, timed practice and revision planning.

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Last updated: May 2026.

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Other Medicine options to compare

Compare Milan IMS with other English-taught Medicine options in Italy. Public IMAT universities and private Italian admission tests should be planned separately.