Medicine and Surgery at Cattolica Bolzano is a 6-year English-taught medical program delivered by Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in collaboration with Claudiana, the University Center for Health Professions in South Tyrol.

This program is useful for students comparing English-taught Medicine in Italy, but it should not be grouped with public IMAT universities. Cattolica Bolzano uses Cattolica's own admission test, its own places and its own enrollment timeline.

Medicine Overview

Best fit

Students who want Medicine in English in a smaller South Tyrol setting and are ready to plan for Italian/German clinical-language context.

Degree outcome

The official course page lists a 6-year Medicine and Surgery program with 360 ECTS/CFU credits, taught in English.

Recognition note

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

Admissions Timeline

For the 2026/2027 intake, Cattolica listed 50 EU places and 10 non-EU places, subject to confirmation by the Italian Ministry. Registration for that call ran from 14 January 2026 to 28 April 2026, with the online admission test listed for 20 May 2026.

28 Apr 2026

Registration deadline

The 2026/2027 guidelines list this as the final date for registration in the Bolzano call.

13 May 2026

Convocation list

Cattolica listed this date for publication of candidates admitted to the online test.

20 May 2026

Admission test

The 2026/2027 Bolzano admission test is listed as an online English test on this date.

June 2026

Rankings and pre-enrolment

EU rankings were listed for 5 June, non-EU rankings for 9 June and pre-enrolment for 10-19 June.

Application fee

EUR 210 listed in the call

The 2026/2027 guidelines list a EUR 210 application fee. Applicants should always check the current call before paying.

Private test

Separate from public IMAT

Cattolica Bolzano has its own test, ranking, seat split and enrollment rules. Keep this timeline separate from public IMAT universities and from Cattolica Rome.

Cattolica Entrance Test

The 2026/2027 admission guidelines list a remote English test with 65 scored questions in 65 minutes, followed by 7 reserve questions in 7 extra minutes. The scoring model is +1 for a correct answer, -0.25 for a wrong answer and 0 for an unanswered question.

The scored questions are split into 20 logical reasoning questions, 18 Biology, 12 Chemistry, 4 Physics, 4 Mathematics, 2 general knowledge and 5 ethical-religious culture. Cattolica also lists a minimum eligibility score of 20 out of 65.

Scored section

65 questions

The main test covers reasoning, science, general knowledge and Cattolica-specific ethics/religious culture.

Reserve section

7 extra questions

Reserve questions are answered in an additional 7 minutes and may be used under the official test rules.

Scoring

+1 / -0.25 / 0

Incorrect answers lose points, so preparation should include accuracy and decision-making under time pressure.

Test section	Questions in the 2026/2027 call	Preparation note
General knowledge	2	Short non-science section in the 2026/2027 call.
Logical reasoning	20	The largest single section; useful overlap with timed reasoning practice.
Biology	18	Core life-science content for medical-school entry preparation.
Chemistry	12	General chemistry topics with strong overlap with IMAT science preparation.
Physics and Mathematics	8	Quantitative and physical-science basics under time pressure.
Ethics and religious culture	5	A Cattolica-specific section that applicants should prepare separately.

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and logical reasoning overlap with the way IMAT Mentor structures core science and reasoning work. The ethics/religious culture section is Cattolica-specific, so applicants should add separate targeted preparation for that part.

Tuition and Budget

Cattolica's public Bolzano course page lists annual fees set at EUR 18,000, with a note that the information relates to the current academic year and that 2026/2027 fee ranges are being finalized. Use that number as a planning figure and confirm the final fee in the current official call.

Cost item	Current planning figure	Notes
Application fee	EUR 210	Listed in the 2026/2027 admission guidelines for the Bolzano call.
Tuition	EUR 18,000 / year	Published by Cattolica as the annual Bolzano fee, with final-fee confirmation advised for each intake.
Pre-enrolment payment	EUR 4,000	Listed in the 2026/2027 guidelines as the amount due during the pre-enrolment window.
Living costs in Bolzano	Approx. EUR 900-1,300 / month	Varies by housing, commute, deposits, lifestyle, travel and language-course needs.
Possible local contribution	Eligibility-based	Cattolica notes a possible Province of Bolzano tuition contribution for students with the relevant B2 German/Italian bilingualism certificate. Verify rules before relying on it.

Curriculum and clinical context

The Bolzano program is taught in English and based at Claudiana. The practical planning point is the clinical environment: South Tyrol is multilingual, and students should expect Italian and German to matter for patient-facing training and local integration.

Years 1-2: medical foundations

Basic sciences, medical language, anatomy, physiology and the scientific base for later clinical subjects.

Middle years: systems and disease

Students move from foundations into organ systems, pathology, diagnostics and structured clinical preparation.

Clinical years in South Tyrol

Clinical training connects the English-taught course to the local healthcare environment, where language planning is a real part of the program.

Final year

Final clinical requirements, graduation preparation and transition planning for licensing or postgraduate options.

How IMAT Mentor Helps

IMAT Mentor is built first for the public IMAT exam used by many English-taught Medicine and Dentistry programs in Italy. For Cattolica Bolzano, the useful overlap is Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, logical reasoning and structured study discipline. The final plan should still follow Cattolica's own Bolzano call.

Science review

Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics repetition can support the science-heavy part of the Cattolica test.

Reasoning practice

Timed logical-reasoning practice helps with the largest section of the 2026/2027 test split.

Timeline planning

Track Cattolica Bolzano, Cattolica Rome and public IMAT dates separately so application steps do not blur together.

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FAQ

Is Medicine and Surgery at Cattolica Bolzano part of public IMAT?

No. Cattolica Bolzano is a private Universita Cattolica medical program delivered with Claudiana in Bolzano. It uses Cattolica's own English admission test and call, not the public IMAT ranking.

How long is Medicine and Surgery at Cattolica Bolzano?

The official course page lists Medicine and Surgery in Bolzano as a 6-year single-cycle medical degree with 360 ECTS/CFU credits, taught in English.

How many seats were listed for the 2026/2027 Cattolica Bolzano intake?

For 2026/2027, the official admissions page listed 50 places for EU candidates and 10 places for non-EU candidates, subject to confirmation by the Italian Ministry.

What is the Cattolica Entrance Test like?

For the 2026/2027 call, Cattolica listed an online English admission test with 65 scored questions in 65 minutes, plus 7 reserve questions in 7 extra minutes. The scored test includes 20 logical reasoning questions, 18 Biology, 12 Chemistry, 4 Physics, 4 Mathematics, 2 general knowledge and 5 ethical-religious culture. Scoring is +1 for a correct answer, -0.25 for a wrong answer and 0 for no answer, with a minimum eligibility score of 20 out of 65.

How much is tuition for Cattolica Medicine and Surgery in Bolzano?

Cattolica's public Bolzano course page lists annual fees set at EUR 18,000, while noting that 2026/2027 fee ranges are being finalized. Applicants should confirm the final fee in the current call.

Do I need Italian or German for Cattolica Bolzano?

Teaching is in English, but the clinical and local healthcare context is South Tyrol, where Italian and German matter. Applicants should plan language development early, especially for clinical training and daily life.

Can IMAT Mentor help with Cattolica Bolzano preparation?

IMAT Mentor is primarily built for the public IMAT. It can support overlapping Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics and reasoning practice, but applicants must also prepare Cattolica-specific areas such as ethics and religious culture.

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