University of Messina: Medicine in English

Degrees

Medicine and Surgery

Living Costs

EUR 750-1,100 / month

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Website

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IMAT

The University of Messina offers Medicine and Surgery in English as a 6-year single-cycle degree in Messina, Sicily. The official course page lists English as the teaching language, six years and 360 credits.

Messina is a public Italy Medicine option and belongs in public IMAT planning. Students should separate it from private Italy tests and follow the annual MUR, Universitaly and UniME notices for the final test date, ranking process and enrollment steps.

Applying to Medicine in English at Messina

UniME’s international admissions guidance says IMAT is required for its English-taught Medicine and Surgery programme. A positive document evaluation or admission letter does not by itself secure a place.

Check the Medicine-specific dates for 2027

UniME’s general admissions page includes 2027/2028 information, but its IMAT subsection still lists 2026 dates. Check the Medicine call for your intake before planning an application. General degree deadlines can apply to different programmes.

Your Messina application checklist
Task	What to confirm
School documents	Check the qualification requirements, transcripts and any country-specific documents in UniME’s application guidance.
Language	Check the English-taught Medicine rules specifically. They can differ from the general English-certificate requirements.
Test and application	Track IMAT registration and UniME’s university application as separate tasks.
Pre-enrolment and visa	If applicable, follow UniME’s Universitaly instructions and the visa process for your applicant category.
Ranking and enrolment	Follow the applicable ranking and enrolment deadlines after results are published.

Read UniME’s official application guidance. For course details, read our Messina Medicine programme guide. Compare it with other options in the Italy university guide.

Best fit

Students who want public Medicine in English in Sicily, with a lower-cost city profile than Milan or Rome and a direct public IMAT admission process.

Degree format

UniME lists Medicine and Surgery as an LM-41-R English-taught degree with 6 years of study and 360 credits.

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 Messina

Open the Messina Medicine and Surgery programme guide for course details, clinical training and the published fee model. Compare Medicine degrees in Italy before building your shortlist.

Medicine (LM-41-R)

12 Semesters

EUR 156-506 / year intl. Tuition

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Program	Duration	Degree	Tuition model	Entry model
Medicine and Surgery	6 years / 360 ECTS	LM-41-R single-cycle Medicine degree	Public UniME fee model; 2025/2026 international country-group table ranges from EUR 156 to EUR 506/year	Public Medicine in English admission; IMAT is mandatory

Admissions Snapshot

For 2026/27, MUR Table B (D.M. 1005) lists 55 places for EU and EU-equivalent/non-EU candidates residing in Italy and 61 places for non-EU candidates residing abroad, for 116 total places.

2026/2027 application watchpoint

UniME lists a 2026/2027 Medicine and Surgery IMAT application window from 20 June to 20 July 2026, but marks it as dependent on the relevant ministerial decree. Treat it as provisional until the final official notices are published.

What to check first

Current MUR decree for Medicine and Surgery in English.
Universitaly registration, test fee, preferences and ranking rules.
UniME Application Portal, pre-evaluation, visa and document rules for your candidate category.

Public IMAT Admission

UniME states that the English-taught Medicine and Surgery degree requires IMAT. 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. Future applicants must follow the current year's official decree.

Test type

Public IMAT

Messina uses public Medicine-in-English IMAT admission, not a private university test.

Registration

UniME + Universitaly

Check the 2027/2028 UniME call for the required university and Universitaly application steps.

Preparation

Science and reasoning

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

Tuition and Living Costs

UniME is a public university. From 2025/2026, UniME says international-student fees are calculated by country group, with a EUR 156 fixed amount due during enrollment and published annual international figures from EUR 156 to EUR 506. Other students should use the current UniME fee rules for their status.

Public fee model

Fees are not a private fixed tuition. Check UniME's current country group, ISEE/fee and enrollment-payment rules before budgeting.

Messina living-cost planning

Messina is usually less expensive than Italy's largest northern cities, but housing deposits, visa paperwork, flights, documents and first-month setup costs still need early planning.

Clinical Training and Language

The UniME brochure says professional activities are mainly carried out in the operative units of the G. Martino University Hospital in Messina and in general-practitioner offices. Teaching is in English, but clinical life in Italy still makes Italian language development important.

UniME's current application guidance says the English certificate is not mandatory for the English-taught single-cycle Medicine and Surgery program. The course brochure still describes B2 English as the minimum access level and B1 Italian support for bedside activities, so applicants should check the current rule set before applying.

Student life in Messina

Messina gives students a public university experience in Sicily, with a coastal setting, Mediterranean climate and a different cost profile from the larger northern cities. It can fit students who want public IMAT admission but prefer a smaller southern Italian city.

Best-fit profile

Students who want public Medicine in English, a Sicilian city setting and a direct connection to UniME's hospital context.

Watch out for

Do not treat older seat numbers, dates or test format as permanent. Public IMAT details can change by ministerial decree.

How IMAT Mentor Helps

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

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine in English at the University of Messina?

Yes. The University of Messina course page lists Medicine and Surgery as an English-taught LM-41 Medicine degree in Messina, with programmed access, 6 years of study and 360 credits.

Does University of Messina Medicine use IMAT?

Yes. UniME states that the English-taught Medicine and Surgery single-cycle degree requires participation in IMAT, the International Medical Admission Test organized by MUR.

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

MUR 2026/27 Table B (D.M. 1005) lists 55 places for EU and EU-equivalent/non-EU candidates residing in Italy, plus 61 places for non-EU candidates residing abroad, for 116 total places.

Where can I find Messina's IMAT 2027 application dates?

Follow the official UniME, MUR and Universitaly notices for the 2027/2028 intake. Check the university application window and IMAT registration separately. Do not use deadlines from the previous cycle for a new application.

How much are University of Messina Medicine fees?

UniME uses a public fee model. From 2025/2026, international-student fees are calculated by country group, with a fixed EUR 156 enrolment amount and published yearly international figures from EUR 156 to EUR 506. Other students should check the current UniME fee rules.

Do Messina Medicine students need English or Italian?

Teaching is in English. UniME's 2026/2027 application page says the English certificate is not mandatory for the English-taught single-cycle Medicine and Surgery program, while the course brochure describes B2 English as the minimum access level and Italian language courses in the first two years for bedside activities. Applicants should verify the current official rule set for their intake.

Where does clinical training take place?

The UniME brochure states that professional activities are mainly carried out in the operative units of the G. Martino University Hospital in Messina and in general-practitioner offices.

Can IMAT Mentor help with the University of Messina?

Yes. Messina uses public IMAT admission, so IMAT Mentor's Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, reasoning, reading, timed practice and revision planning are directly relevant alongside the official annual call.

Sources

Reviewed: 8 October 2026. Seats are for 2026/27; fees retain the historical years stated above.

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