Medicine and Surgery in English at the University of Messina
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
55 EU/equivalent places
Listed for EU and EU-equivalent/non-EU candidates residing in Italy.
56 non-EU places
Reserved for non-EU candidates residing abroad in the checked UniME English call.
20 Jun-20 Jul window
Listed by UniME as the IMAT application window, subject to the relevant ministerial decree.
EUR 30 UniME fee
The 2026/2027 application page lists a EUR 30 application fee for up to two applications.
UniME + Universitaly
UniME's 2026/2027 page says Medicine and Surgery IMAT applicants must submit through both the UniME Application Portal and Universitaly. Universitaly remains central for public IMAT registration and preferences.
Check the current rule
UniME says the English certificate is not mandatory for the English-taught single-cycle Medicine and Surgery program on the 2026/2027 application page. The information sheet still describes B2 English as the access level, so applicants should verify the current rule set.
Public IMAT Admission
60 questions
The 2025/2026 UniME English call used the public Medicine-in-English test structure.
100 minutes
Timing, scoring and sections must be rechecked in the final current-year decree.
+1.5 / -0.4 / 0
Negative marking makes answer selection and skip decisions part of the preparation strategy.
| Section in latest completed UniME call | Questions | Preparation note |
|---|---|---|
| Reading skills and knowledge acquired in studies | 4 | General academic reading and study-knowledge section in the 2025/2026 UniME call. |
| Logical reasoning and problems | 5 | Short reasoning section; negative marking makes accuracy and skipping decisions important. |
| Biology | 23 | Largest section in the latest completed UniME call checked for this page. |
| Chemistry | 15 | Core chemistry knowledge for public Medicine-in-English admission preparation. |
| Physics and Mathematics | 13 | Combined quantitative and physical-science section. |
Fees and Living Costs
| 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
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
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.
FAQ
Sources
- University of Messina Medicine and Surgery course page
- University of Messina Medicine and Surgery study plan
- UniME Application and Admission 2026/2027 page
- UniME Medicine and Surgery 2025/2026 admission call page
- UniME Medicine and Surgery 2025/2026 English call
- UniME fees and fundings page
- UniME Medicine and Surgery information sheet
Other Medicine options to compare
Compare Messina with other English-taught Medicine options. Public IMAT universities and private Italian admission tests should be planned separately.
