Medicine and Surgery in English at the University of Bari Aldo Moro

Official program

Bari English Medical Curriculum

Admission test

IMAT

Language

English

Degree

LM-41 Medicine degree

Duration

6 years / 12 semesters

Annual tuition fees

Public fees vary

Credits

360 CFU

2026/27 places

89 EU + 11 non-EU

Entrance test

Public IMAT

Medicine and Surgery at the University of Bari Aldo Moro is the Bari English Medical Curriculum, often shortened to BEMC. UniBA lists it as an English-taught LM-41 single-cycle Medicine degree in Bari with 6 years of study and 360 CFU.

This is a public Medicine in English program, so IMAT preparation is directly relevant. The exact test date, registration window, scoring, ranking and enrollment steps must still come from the current MUR, Universitaly and UniBA notices.

Medicine Overview

Best fit

Students who want public IMAT admission for Medicine in English in southern Italy, with a large hospital-university setting in Bari.

Degree outcome

UniBA lists BEMC as a 6-year LM-41 single-cycle Medicine and Surgery degree with 360 CFU.

Recognition note

The degree is an Italian Medicine degree. Medical licensing and registration after graduation depend on the country where you want to practise.

Admissions Timeline

The figures below come from the 2026/27 MUR decree (D.M. 1005) and its Table B. They list 89 places for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy, plus 11 places for non-EU candidates resident abroad.

2026/27

89 EU/equivalent places

Listed for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy under public English Medicine admission.

2026/27

11 non-EU places

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

UniBA

Apply online check

International applicants may need UniBA title evaluation before visa-linked Universitaly steps.

Annual notice

Current call first

For the 2027/2028 intake, confirm the places and admission rules in the new official UniBA call when it is published.

Entry qualification

12 years of schooling

UniBA's application page lists a high school diploma issued after at least 12 years of documented studies, with additional rules for countries where an academic-suitability test is required.

International applicants

Documents and language rules

Check the current call for title evaluation, Universitaly pre-enrollment, visa documents and any Italian-language administrative requirements that apply to your category.

Public IMAT Admission

The 2026/27 MUR decree (D.M. 1005) for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine in English sets a 60-question test in 100 minutes, with five answer options per question. 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 English Medicine 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, pacing and skipping strategy part of the preparation plan.

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 MUR decree.
Logical reasoning and problems	5	Short reasoning section; negative marking makes accuracy and skip decisions important.
Biology	23	Largest section in the MUR 2026/27 public English Medicine 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 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 UniBA call are always the source of truth.

Fees and Living Costs

UniBA is a public university. The 2025/2026 student contribution regulation lists a maximum annual all-inclusive contribution of EUR 2,350, plus regional tax and administrative items. The final amount can depend on ISEE, ISEE parificato, student status, exemptions and the current year's regulation.

Cost item	Planning figure	Notes
UniBA contribution model	Public fees vary	Use the current student contribution regulation for your category and academic year.
Maximum annual all-inclusive contribution	EUR 2,350	Listed in the 2025/2026 regulation, before applying exemptions or category-specific rules.
Regional tax	EUR 144-192	2025/2026 figure varies by ISEE band; students without ISEE can be placed in the maximum band.
Living costs in Bari	Approx. EUR 750-1,100 / month	Planning range for housing, food, transport and ordinary 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 Training

UniBA's BEMC application page describes a 6-year, 360-CFU course organized into 36 integrated courses, with at least 60 CFU in training activities aimed at specific professional skills. UniBA's course page places the teaching site at the A.O.U. Policlinico Consorziale Bari.

Years 1-2: foundations

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

Years 3-4: systems and disease

Integrated systems, pathology, pharmacology, diagnostics and progressive clinical reasoning.

Years 5-6: clinical disciplines

More advanced clinical subjects, professional training, final exam planning and thesis work.

Clinical language reality

Teaching is in English, but Italian becomes important for clinical placement, patient contact and daily life in Bari.

How IMAT Mentor Helps

Bari is a direct match for IMAT Mentor because it uses public IMAT admission. The platform can help structure Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, logical reasoning, reading practice, simulations and revision discipline. It does not replace the current official call.

Science practice

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

Timed accuracy

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

Application planning

Track Universitaly, UniBA Apply online, documents, test payment, ranking and enrollment steps separately.

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FAQ

Is Medicine and Surgery at the University of Bari Aldo Moro taught in English?

Yes. UniBA lists Medicina e Chirurgia (corso in inglese) - Bari English Medical Curriculum LM-41 as an English-taught single-cycle Medicine degree in Bari.

Does Bari English Medical Curriculum use public IMAT admission?

Yes. The 2025/2026 UniBA call describes admission to Medicine and Surgery in English through IMAT, under the MUR public English Medicine admission rules.

How many places does Bari Medicine in English have in 2026/27?

MUR 2026/27 Table B (D.M. 1005) lists 89 places for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy and 11 places for non-EU candidates resident abroad.

Can I use these figures to plan for the 2027/2028 Bari intake?

Use the 2026/27 places and the dated fee figures as context only. Confirm the places, fees, deadlines and candidate rules in UniBA's official 2027/2028 call when it is published.

How long is Bari English Medical Curriculum?

UniBA lists the course as a 6-year single-cycle Medicine and Surgery degree with 360 CFU and 36 integrated courses.

What entry qualification does UniBA list?

The UniBA application page lists a high school diploma issued after at least 12 years of documented studies, plus the public entry-test requirement and annual notice rules.

How much are University of Bari Medicine fees?

UniBA uses a public contribution model. The 2025/2026 regulation lists a maximum annual all-inclusive contribution of EUR 2,350, plus regional tax and administrative items, with ISEE or ISEE parificato rules affecting the final amount.

Can IMAT Mentor help with Bari Medicine?

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

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Last updated: October 2026.

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