Medicine and Surgery in English at the University of Messina

Official program

Medicine and Surgery

Admission test

IMAT

Language

English

Degree

LM-41 Medicine degree

Duration

6 years / 12 semesters

Annual tuition fees

EUR 156-506 intl.

Credits

360 credits

2026/27 places

55 EU + 61 non-EU

Entrance test

Public IMAT

Medicine and Surgery at the University of Messina is an English-taught public Medicine program in Sicily. UniME lists the course as a 6-year LM-41 single-cycle degree with 360 credits and programmed access.

This program belongs to public Medicine-in-English admission in Italy. That means IMAT preparation is directly relevant, but the final test date, registration window, scoring and ranking rules must come from the current MUR, Universitaly and UniME notices.

Medicine Overview

Best fit

Students who want a public medical degree in English that uses IMAT admission and prefer a Sicilian setting over a larger northern Italian city.

Degree outcome

UniME lists Medicine and Surgery as a 6-year LM-41 single-cycle degree with 360 credits.

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.

Admissions Timeline

The figures below come from the 2026/27 MUR Table B (D.M. 1005). It lists 55 places for EU and EU-equivalent/non-EU candidates residing in Italy, plus 61 places for non-EU candidates residing abroad.

2026/27

55 EU/equivalent places

Listed for EU and EU-equivalent/non-EU candidates residing in Italy.

2026/27

61 non-EU places

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

2027/2028

Follow the new call

Use the official UniME, MUR and Universitaly notices for the new application and registration dates.

Portal

EUR 30 UniME fee

The 2026/2027 application page lists a EUR 30 application fee for up to two applications.

Required portals

UniME + Universitaly

In the checked 2026/2027 cycle, UniME required both the UniME Application Portal and Universitaly. Confirm the required steps in the 2027/2028 call before submitting your application.

English proof

Check the current rule

The checked 2026/2027 application page did not require an English certificate for the single-cycle Medicine and Surgery program. The information sheet described B2 English as the access level. Confirm the English requirements in the 2027/2028 call.

Public IMAT Admission

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. It set the 2026 test for 29 September 2026.

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 MUR decree.
Logical reasoning and problems	5	Short reasoning section; negative marking makes accuracy and skipping decisions important.
Biology	23	Largest section in the 2026/27 MUR decree.
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 2026/27 MUR decree, not a guarantee that the next intake will keep every detail unchanged. The current decree and UniME call are always the source of truth.

Fees and Living Costs

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

Cost item	Planning figure	Notes
UniME application fee	EUR 30	Listed on the 2026/2027 application page for up to two applications through the UniME portal.
International-student enrollment amount	EUR 156	Fixed amount due during enrollment under UniME's 2025/2026 international fee rules.
International yearly fee range	EUR 156-506	Country-group figures published by UniME from 2025/2026; verify your category and current year.
Living costs in Messina	Approx. EUR 750-1,100 / 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 Training

UniME's study plan shows the usual 6-year medical progression: foundations in the early years, systems and pathology in the middle years, then more advanced clinical disciplines, clerkship activity and final thesis work. The information sheet states that professional activities are mainly carried out at the G. Martino University Hospital and in general-practitioner offices.

Years 1-2: medical foundations

Basic sciences, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, early clinical orientation and study-method adaptation.

Years 3-4: systems and disease

Medical systems, pathology, pharmacology, diagnostics and growing clinical reasoning across organ systems.

Years 5-6: clinical disciplines

Specialist clinical areas, ward-linked learning, practical activity, final exam and thesis preparation.

Italian for clinical life

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

How IMAT Mentor Helps

Messina 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 UniME portal, Universitaly, test payment, documents, ranking and enrollment steps separately.

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FAQ

Is Medicine and Surgery at the University of Messina taught in English?

Yes. UniME lists Medicine and Surgery as an English-taught LM-41 single-cycle Medicine degree in Messina, with 6 years of study and 360 credits.

Does Messina Medicine use the public IMAT?

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

How many places does Messina Medicine 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.

What is the IMAT 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. Future candidates must follow the current annual decree.

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

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 UniME 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.

Do Messina Medicine students need Italian?

Teaching is in English, but the UniME information sheet describes Italian language courses in the first two years for bedside activities. Clinical life in Italy should be planned with Italian language development in mind.

Can IMAT Mentor help with University of Messina Medicine?

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

Sources

Last updated: October 2026.

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