Sapienza University of Rome

Degrees

Medicine and Surgery "F"

Living Costs

EUR 1,000-1,500 / month

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Website

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Admission test

IMAT

Sapienza University of Rome lists Medicine and Surgery in English as programme code 33454, test code 14877, a 6-year LM-41 single-cycle degree in Rome with admission-test access and in-person teaching.

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

Best fit

Students who want a public IMAT medical degree in English at a large Rome university with a broad clinical and academic ecosystem.

Degree program

Sapienza lists the English program as an LM-41 single-cycle Medicine and Surgery degree with 6 years of study.

Recognition note

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

Medicine in English at Sapienza

The Sapienza program covered in this pass is Medicine and Surgery "F" in English. The dedicated Medicine program page covers admissions, public IMAT admission, test format, fees and curriculum in more detail.

Medicine (LM-41)

12 Semesters

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Program	Duration	Degree	Tuition model	Entry model
Medicine and Surgery "F"	6 years	LM-41 single-cycle Medicine degree	Public Sapienza fee model; use current ISEE/foreign-income rules	Public IMAT admission for Medicine in English

Admissions overview

For 2026/27, MUR Table B (D.M. 1005) lists Roma "La Sapienza" - Roma F with 52 places for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy and 13 places for non-EU candidates resident abroad.

What to check first

The current MUR decree for Medicine and Dentistry in English.
Universitaly registration, test payment, preferences and ranking rules.
Sapienza Infostud, foreign-qualification documents and visa/pre-enrolment rules for your candidate category.

Candidate categories

Seat numbers and procedures differ between EU/equivalent candidates and non-EU candidates resident abroad. Confirm the category before planning score targets or paperwork.

Public IMAT Admission

Sapienza's English Medicine program uses the public Medicine and Dentistry in English admission process, commonly called IMAT by applicants. The MUR 2026/27 decree (D.M. 1005) sets a 60-question test in 100 minutes, with sections in reading and knowledge, logical reasoning and problems, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. It set the 2026 test for 29 September 2026.

Admission type

Public IMAT admission

Sapienza Medicine in English is not a private university admission test.

Official rules

MUR and Universitaly

Use the current decree for the test date, registration window, scoring and ranking process.

Preparation

Science and reasoning

Prepare Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, reasoning and reading, then adapt to the final current decree.

Fees and Living Costs

Sapienza is a public university. Its 2025/2026 tuition page states that fees depend on personal financial standing through ISEE where applicable, with separate rules for students with foreign citizenship and/or foreign income. Fees are generally paid in three instalments, so applicants should budget using the current Sapienza fee page and Infostud instructions.

Public fee model

Do not assume a private fixed tuition. Check ISEE, foreign-income rules, exemptions, regional tax, stamp duty and payment deadlines for the current academic year.

Rome living-cost planning

Rome can be expensive for housing. Use roughly EUR 1,000-1,500 per month as a practical planning range before deposits, visa costs and one-time setup expenses.

Campus, study plan and licensing

The Sapienza study plan for the English Medicine program starts with core scientific and anatomical foundations, then moves into systems, pathology, applied clinical disciplines and practical medical training. Licensing after graduation depends on where the student wants to practise.

Student life in Rome

Sapienza gives students a public Medicine option in Rome, with access to a large university environment and the practical advantages and costs of living in Italy's capital. Housing, commuting and administrative paperwork should be planned early.

Best-fit profile

Students who want public Medicine in English in a major Italian capital-city university.

Watch out for

Do not use older places, test dates or scoring rules as permanent. Public IMAT details can change by ministerial decree.

Student life around Sapienza University of Rome

Sapienza University of Rome campus video

How IMAT Mentor Helps

Sapienza is a direct fit for IMAT Mentor because it uses public Medicine and Surgery in English admission. The platform can help structure Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, logical reasoning, reading practice, simulations and revision discipline while keeping the current official call as the source of truth.

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine in English at Sapienza University of Rome?

Yes. Sapienza lists Medicine and Surgery, programme code 33454, as an English-taught single-cycle Medicine degree in Rome with LM-41 class, 6 years of study and admission test access.

Does Sapienza Medicine in English use public IMAT admission?

Yes. The English-taught Medicine and Surgery program uses public Medicine-in-English admission. The current admission reference is the MUR 2026/27 decree (D.M. 1005) for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine in English.

How many seats does Sapienza Medicine and Surgery F have in 2026/27?

MUR 2026/27 Table B (D.M. 1005) lists Roma 'La Sapienza' - Roma F with 52 seats for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy and 13 seats for non-EU candidates resident abroad.

What is Sapienza's programme code and test code for Medicine in English?

The Sapienza course catalogue lists programme code 33454 and test code 14877 for Medicine and Surgery in English.

What is the public English test format?

The MUR 2026/27 decree (D.M. 1005) sets 60 questions with five options in 100 minutes: 4 reading and general knowledge, 5 logical reasoning and problems, 23 Biology, 15 Chemistry and 13 Physics and Maths. Scoring is +1.5 for a correct answer, -0.4 for a wrong answer and 0 for no answer.

How much are Sapienza Medicine fees?

Sapienza is a public university. Fees depend on ISEE or foreign-income rules and are paid in instalments. Applicants should use the current Sapienza tuition-fee page and Infostud instructions before budgeting.

Does Sapienza Medicine in English mean Italian is not needed?

The course language is English, but clinical life and daily life in Rome still make Italian language development important. Applicants should plan Italian study early.

Can IMAT Mentor help with Sapienza Medicine?

Yes. Sapienza Medicine in English uses public IMAT admission, so IMAT Mentor can support Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, logical reasoning, reading practice, timed simulations and revision planning.

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Last updated: October 2026.

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