University of Bologna
Medicine and Surgery is taught in Bologna. Veterinary Medicine is based in Ozzano dell'Emilia, while Pharmacy is based in Rimini.
Choose the course before planning your application and housing. The campuses, course lengths and admission rules differ.
Campus
Bologna, Ozzano dell'Emilia and Rimini. Check the teaching location for your chosen course before planning housing.
English-taught programs
Medicine and Surgery (6 years · Bologna). Veterinary Medicine (5 years · Ozzano dell'Emilia). Pharmacy (5 years · Rimini).
Recognition note
These are Italian public university degrees. Professional licensing after graduation depends on the country where you want to practise.
Programs at Bologna
Compare the English-taught programs below. Open the official course page for the study plan and the current application call.
| Program | Duration | Degree | Tuition model | Entry model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery | 6 years · Bologna | LM-41 | Public university fees. Check the current contribution rules. | National English-language admission (IMAT) |
| Veterinary Medicine | 5 years · Ozzano dell'Emilia | LM-42 | Public university fees. Check the current contribution rules. | National English-language admission (IMAT) |
| Pharmacy | 5 years · Rimini | LM-13 | Public university fees. Check the current contribution rules. | Separate Pharmacy admission call |
Admissions Overview
English-taught Medicine and Veterinary Medicine use national admission rules. Pharmacy has a separate admission process. Read the current call for your chosen course before registering for a test.
What to check first
- The active national decree for your English-taught Medicine course.
- The university admission call, applicant category and available places.
- Universitaly and university registration steps, documents and deadlines.
Application dates
Use the current official call for deadlines and ranking rules. A course page from an earlier intake may describe a different application window.
Public IMAT Admission
Medicine and Surgery uses the national admission process for courses taught in English, commonly called IMAT. Follow the active MUR decree and the university call for your intake.
National admission
Check the test format, scoring and places for your applicant category before registering.
Course-specific rules
Pharmacy has a separate admission call and test. An IMAT registration does not cover a Pharmacy application.
IMAT study plan
Study Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, reasoning and reading. Adapt your preparation to the final specification for your year.
Fees and Living Costs
University of Bologna is a public university. Check its current student contribution rules and any income-document requirements before budgeting.
Tuition model
Fees can depend on the academic year, applicant status and financial documentation. Use the university's current fee rules.
Living-cost planning
Compare room prices and transport around your teaching campus. Include housing deposits, documents, travel and one-time setup costs.
Student life at Bologna
Check which campus teaches your course before looking for accommodation. A room in central Bologna may involve a long commute to Ozzano dell'Emilia and is not a local option for Rimini.
How IMAT Mentor Helps
Build your Medicine admission study plan with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, reasoning and timed practice. Use the official application call for dates, places and enrollment requirements.
FAQ
Sources
Last updated: October 2026.
Photo credits
- Palazzo Poggi, University of Bologna by Vlach Pavel. CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for the university cover and card.
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