Medicine and Surgery in English at Milan IMS
Medicine Overview
Best fit
Students who want Medicine in English at a public university in Milan, with clinical training tied to a major hospital network.
Degree outcome
The official 2026/2027 manifesto lists an LM-41 Medicine and Surgery degree with 360 credits.
Recognition note
The degree is issued by an Italian public university. Medical licensing and registration after graduation depend on the country where you want to practise.
Admissions Timeline
60 EU/equivalent places
Listed for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy in MUR 2026/27 Table B.
15 reserved places
Reserved for non-EU candidates resident abroad in MUR 2026/27 Table B.
Public English test
The admission test is the public English Medicine and Dentistry process used across Italian public universities.
B2 by end of year 2
Required for clinical activities from year three if you do not hold an Italian upper-secondary diploma.
Before you apply
- Confirm the current MUR decree and Universitaly registration rules.
- Check candidate category, seat allocation, ranking preferences and University of Milan instructions.
- Plan school documents, translations and visa paperwork early if applying from outside Italy.
OFA and Italian requirements
The manifesto lists additional learning obligations for low admission-test scores and a B2 Italian requirement before clinical activities for students without an Italian upper-secondary diploma.
Public IMAT Admission Test
60 questions
The 2026/27 decree sets five answer options per question and one correct answer.
100 minutes
The public test time allocation is 100 minutes in the 2026/27 decree.
+1.5 / -0.4 / 0
Correct answers score 1.5 points, wrong answers lose 0.4 points and omitted answers score 0.
| Section in the MUR 2026/27 decree | Questions | Preparation note |
|---|---|---|
| Reading skills and knowledge acquired in studies | 4 | General academic reading and knowledge section in the 2026/27 decree. |
| Logical reasoning and problems | 5 | Short reasoning section; accuracy matters because the test uses negative marking. |
| Biology | 23 | Largest section in the 2026/27 Medicine/Dentistry in English test specification. |
| Chemistry | 15 | Core chemistry knowledge for medical admission preparation. |
| Physics and Mathematics | 13 | Combined quantitative and physical-science section. |
Fees and Living Costs
| Cost item | Planning approach | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| University fees | Use University of Milan's current public fee rules | Public fees can depend on annual rules, student status and financial documentation. |
| Admission-test costs | Check the annual MUR and Universitaly instructions | Do not assume older payment rules or deadlines apply to a later intake. |
| Living costs in Milan | Approx. EUR 1,100-1,700 / month | Milan is one of Italy's more expensive student cities, especially for housing. |
| One-time setup costs | Variable | Budget for flights, visa or residence paperwork, deposits, translations and initial supplies. |
Curriculum and Clinical Training
Years 1-2: foundations at LITA
Scientific and biomedical foundations, early medical context and preparation for clinical progression.
Years 3-4: systems and clinical transition
Clinical subjects grow alongside medical systems, diagnosis and hospital-linked teaching.
Years 5-6: clinical tracks
The manifesto describes track options from year five and substantial ward-based clinical activities.
Final test and internships
Practical evaluation internships, thesis work and final examination close the single-cycle degree.
Italian requirement
Students without an Italian upper-secondary diploma must acquire B2 Italian by the end of year two to access clinical activities from year three.
Attendance
The manifesto states that attendance is mandatory and that students may not miss more than one third of learning activities.
How IMAT Mentor Helps
Science practice
Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics practice for the public English admission test.
Timed accuracy
Timed sessions help manage negative marking and the pressure of choosing when to answer or skip.
Application planning
Keep public IMAT registration, university preferences, documents and ranking steps clear.
FAQ
Sources
- University of Milan IMS course page
- University of Milan IMS 2026/2027 programme manifesto
- International Medical School admissions page
- University of Milan 2026/2027 fees and contributions
- MUR 2026/27 Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine in English admission decree (D.M. 1005)
- MUR 2026/27 Table B places for English-taught programs
Other Medicine options to compare
Compare Milan IMS with other English-taught Medicine options. Public IMAT universities and private Italian admission tests should be planned separately.
