Medicine and Surgery in English at Sapienza

Official program

Medicine and Surgery "F"

Admission test

IMAT

Language

English

Degree

LM-41 single-cycle Medicine degree

Duration

6 years / 12 semesters

Annual tuition fees

Public fees vary

Credits

360 credits

2026/27 places

52 EU + 13 non-EU

Entrance test

Public English admission test

Medicine and Surgery at Sapienza University of Rome is an English-taught public Medicine program in Rome. Sapienza lists the course as programme code 33454, test code 14877, a 6-year LM-41 single-cycle degree with admission-test access.

This is a public Medicine in English admission process, so IMAT preparation is directly relevant. Applicants should still treat the current MUR decree, Universitaly instructions and Sapienza call as the source of truth for dates, fees, ranking and enrollment.

Sapienza Medicine overview

Best fit

Students who want a public IMAT medical degree in English at a large Rome university.

Degree outcome

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

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.

360-credit structure

The programme presentation describes a 360-credit degree, including practical training activity across the medical course.

Rome clinical context

Sapienza's programme presentation links clinical training with major Rome teaching-hospital environments including Policlinico Umberto I and Sant'Andrea.

Admissions and Application

Sapienza Medicine in English uses the annual public Medicine-in-English admission process set by the national MUR decree. For2026/27, MUR Table B (D.M. 1005) lists 52 places for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy, plus 13 places for non-EU candidates resident abroad.

2026/27

52 EU/equivalent places

Listed for Roma "La Sapienza" - Roma F in MUR Table B.

2026/27

13 non-EU places

Reserved for non-EU candidates resident abroad in MUR 2026/27 Table B.

Test code

14877

Sapienza's course catalogue and English call identify this admission-test code.

Course code

33454

The official catalogue programme code for Medicine and Surgery in English.

Applicant checks

Before you apply

Confirm the current MUR decree and Universitaly registration rules.
Check whether you need Sapienza Infostud registration, visa pre-enrollment or translated school documents.
Track ranking, enrollment, first installment and any candidate-category deadlines separately.

2026 decree

29 September test date

The MUR 2026/27 decree set the test for 29 September 2026 at 13:30 Italian time, with Universitaly registration from 26 August to 9 September 2026. Later intakes can change.

IMAT entrance test for Sapienza Medicine

The MUR 2026/27 decree (D.M. 1005) sets a 60-question test in 100 minutes, with one correct answer from five options. The scoring model is +1.5 for a correct answer, -0.4 for a wrong answer and 0 for no answer, with a minimum of 20 points to enter the ranking.

MUR 2026/27

60 questions

D.M. 1005 keeps the public Medicine-in-English test structure.

Timing

100 minutes

Timing, scoring and sections must be rechecked in the final current-year decree.

Scoring

+1.5 / -0.4 / 0

Negative marking makes answer selection and skip decisions part of the preparation strategy.

Section in the MUR 2026/27 decree	Questions	Preparation note
Reading skills and knowledge acquired in studies	4	General academic reading and study-knowledge section in the 2026/27 decree.
Logical reasoning and problems	5	Short reasoning section; negative marking makes accuracy and skipping decisions important.
Biology	23	Largest section in the MUR 2026/27 test specification.
Chemistry	15	Core chemistry knowledge for public Medicine-in-English admission preparation.
Physics and Mathematics	13	Combined quantitative and physical-science section.

Treat this section as a source-backed reference from the MUR 2026/27 decree, not a guarantee that the next intake will keep every detail unchanged. The current decree and Sapienza call are always the source of truth.

Fees and Living Costs

Sapienza is a public university. Its fee page explains a public contribution model based on ISEE or foreign-income rules, with the 2025/2026 payment structure split across installments. Applicants should use the current Sapienza fee page and their own documentation before budgeting.

Cost item	Planning approach	Notes
University fees	Use Sapienza's current ISEE/foreign-income rules	Public fees depend on the active annual rules and the student's documentation category.
Installments	Check the current Sapienza fee calendar	The 2025/2026 fee page describes a split installment model rather than one fixed private tuition bill.
Admission-test costs	Check the annual MUR, Universitaly and Sapienza call	Payment method, amount and deadline can change with the annual admission notice.
Living costs in Rome	Approx. EUR 1,000-1,500 / month	Planning range for housing, food, transport and normal student costs before deposits and setup expenses.
One-time setup costs	Variable	Budget for flights, visa or residence paperwork, translations, health insurance, deposits and study materials.

Curriculum and clinical context

Sapienza's study plan and programme presentation show the standard 6-year medical progression: biomedical foundations, organ systems and pathology, then advanced clinical disciplines, practical training, final exam and thesis work. The programme presentation emphasizes early contact with laboratories and wards, simulation activities and teaching-hospital exposure.

Years 1-2: foundations

Basic sciences, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, early medical context and study-method adaptation.

Years 3-4: systems and disease

Medical systems, pathology, pharmacology, diagnostics, semeiology and growing clinical reasoning.

Years 5-6: clinical disciplines

Specialist clinical areas, practical training, final examination and thesis preparation.

Italian for clinical life

Teaching is in English, but Italian language development matters for patient-facing training and daily life in Rome.

Early practical exposure

The programme presentation describes laboratory and ward exposure from the early years, plus skills-lab and simulation activity as students progress.

Teaching hospitals

Clinical training is connected to Sapienza's Rome medical environment, including major university hospital sites.

How IMAT Mentor Helps With Sapienza Medicine

Sapienza is a direct public IMAT admission target. IMAT Mentor can help structure Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, logical reasoning, reading practice, timed simulations and revision discipline. It does not replace the official call or guarantee admission.

Science practice

Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics practice for the public Medicine-in-English admission test.

Timed accuracy

Timed sessions help manage pacing, negative marking and decisions about skipping difficult questions.

Application planning

Track Universitaly, Sapienza instructions, ranking, enrollment and fee deadlines separately.

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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 and test code 14877, as an English-taught LM-41 single-cycle Medicine degree in Rome.

Does Sapienza Medicine in English use public IMAT admission?

Yes. Sapienza Medicine and Surgery in English follows the public Medicine-in-English admission process set by the annual MUR and Universitaly rules, commonly called IMAT by applicants.

How many Sapienza Medicine seats are there for 2026/27?

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

What is the Sapienza Medicine English test format?

The MUR 2026/27 decree (D.M. 1005) sets 60 questions in 100 minutes, with scoring of +1.5 for a correct answer, -0.4 for a wrong answer and 0 for no answer.

What are the 2026 IMAT registration and test dates?

The MUR 2026/27 decree (D.M. 1005) set Universitaly registration from 26 August to 9 September 2026 and the test on 29 September 2026 at 13:30 Italian time. Future applicants must follow the current annual call.

How much are Sapienza Medicine fees?

Sapienza is a public university. Fees depend on the current Sapienza rules, ISEE or foreign-income documentation, and installment deadlines. Applicants should not treat Sapienza as a fixed private-tuition program.

Do Sapienza Medicine students need Italian?

The degree is taught in English, but clinical practice and daily life in Rome make Italian language development important. The programme presentation also describes patient-simulation and clinical activities where Italian becomes practically useful.

Can IMAT Mentor help with Sapienza Medicine?

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

Sources

Last updated: October 2026.

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