Medicine and Surgery in English at Milano-Bicocca

Official program

Medicine and Surgery

Admission test

IMAT

Language

English

Degree

LM-41 single-cycle Medicine degree

Duration

6 years / 12 semesters

Annual tuition fees

Public fees vary

Credits

360 ECTS

2026/27 places

40 EU + 20 non-EU

Entrance test

Public English admission test

Medicine and Surgery at the University of Milano-Bicocca is an English-taught public Medicine program based in Bergamo. The official course information lists it as course code H4102D, class LM-41, with 6 years of study and 360 ECTS credits.

This is public Medicine and Dentistry in English admission, commonly called IMAT by applicants. It is not a private admission test, so students should use the current MUR, Universitaly and Bicocca instructions for dates, scoring, seat allocation and enrollment.

Medicine Overview

Best fit

Students who want public Medicine in English in Northern Italy, with a Bergamo base and access to the wider Milan region.

Degree outcome

Milano-Bicocca lists Medicine and Surgery as a 6-year LM-41 single-cycle Medicine degree with 360 ECTS.

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 current national seat table is the MUR 2026/27 Table B (D.M. 1005). It lists Milano-Bicocca Medicine and Surgery with 40 places for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy and 20 places for non-EU candidates resident abroad. Applicants for later intakes should verify the current annual decree before relying on place numbers.

2026/27

40 EU/equivalent places

Listed in MUR 2026/27 Table B for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy.

Non-EU abroad

20 reserved places

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

Test

Public English test

Admission follows the public English Medicine and Dentistry process used by Italian public universities.

English

B2 English

The checked Bicocca application page lists B2 English as an entry requirement.

Applicant checks

Before you apply

Confirm the current MUR decree and Universitaly registration rules.
Check candidate category, seat allocation, ranking preferences and Bicocca instructions.
Plan school documents, translations and visa paperwork early if applying from outside Italy.

Campus context

Bergamo clinical setting

The program is based in Bergamo and connected to the School of Medicine and Surgery, with clinical context around Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital.

Public IMAT Admission

The MUR 2026/27 Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine in English decree (D.M. 1005) sets a 60-questiontest in 100 minutes, with one correct answer from five options and a minimum of 20 points to enter the ranking. The 2026 test date was 29 September 2026 at 13:30 Italian time, with registration from 26 August to 9 September 2026.

Format in 2026/27

60 questions

The 2026/27 decree sets five answer options per question and one correct answer.

Timing in 2026/27

100 minutes

The public test time allocation is 100 minutes in the 2026/27 decree.

Scoring in 2026/27

+1.5 / -0.4 / 0

Correct answers score 1.5 points, wrong answers lose 0.4 points and omitted answers score 0.

Section in the MUR 2026/27 decree	Questions	Preparation note
Reading skills and knowledge acquired in studies	4	General academic reading and knowledge section in the 2026/27 decree.
Logical reasoning and problems	5	Short reasoning section; accuracy matters because the test uses negative marking.
Biology	23	Largest section in the 2026/27 Medicine/Dentistry in English test specification.
Chemistry	15	Core chemistry knowledge for medical admission preparation.
Physics and Mathematics	13	Combined quantitative and physical-science section.

Treat this table as a reference from the latest official decree checked, not a promise that a later intake will use the same format. The current year's official call is always the source of truth.

Fees and Living Costs

Milano-Bicocca is a public university, so fees follow annual public-university rules rather than a fixed private tuition price. Applicants should use the current university fee and funding page before budgeting, especially if they need to submit income or international documentation.

Cost item	Planning approach	Notes
University fees	Use Bicocca's current public fee rules	Public fees can depend on annual rules, student status and financial documentation.
Admission-test costs	Check the annual MUR and Universitaly instructions	Do not assume older payment rules or deadlines apply to a later intake.
Living costs in Bergamo / Milan region	Approx. EUR 900-1,400 / month	Planning range before housing deposits, visa costs, flights and personal travel.
One-time setup costs	Variable	Budget for translations, legalization, visa or residence paperwork, deposits and initial supplies.

Curriculum and Clinical Training

Bicocca describes Medicine and Surgery as a curriculum in English with clinical training and a problem-based learning approach. The checked application page highlights medical knowledge, professional values, clinical skills and mentoring in hospital wards from year one.

Early years: foundations and PBL

Scientific and biomedical foundations, medical vocabulary and early problem-based clinical reasoning.

Clinical development

Clinical skills and professional competencies build around hospital-linked mentoring and patient-centered learning.

Bergamo hospital context

Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital gives the program a clear Bergamo clinical environment within the Lombardy region.

Six-year single cycle

The course leads through a full 6-year Medicine and Surgery degree with 360 ECTS credits.

How IMAT Mentor Helps

Milano-Bicocca is a direct match for IMAT Mentor because it uses public IMAT admission. The platform helps structure Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, logical reasoning, timed practice and revision discipline. It does not guarantee admission and should be used alongside the official annual call.

Science practice

Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics practice for the public English admission test.

Timed accuracy

Timed sessions help manage negative marking and the pressure of choosing when to answer or skip.

Application planning

Keep public IMAT registration, university preferences, documents and ranking steps clear.

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FAQ

Can I study Medicine in English at Milano-Bicocca?

Yes. The University of Milano-Bicocca lists Medicine and Surgery, course code H4102D, as an English-taught single-cycle Medicine degree in class LM-41.

Does Milano-Bicocca Medicine use public IMAT admission?

Yes. Medicine and Surgery at Milano-Bicocca uses public Medicine-in-English admission. Applicants should follow the annual MUR and Universitaly rules for Medicine and Dentistry in English.

How many places does Milano-Bicocca Medicine have in 2026/27?

MUR 2026/27 Table B (D.M. 1005) lists 40 seats for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy and 20 seats for non-EU candidates resident abroad, for 60 total listed places.

Where is the Milano-Bicocca Medicine course based?

The English-taught course is based in Bergamo and connected to the School of Medicine and Surgery, with clinical context around Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital.

How long is Medicine and Surgery at Milano-Bicocca?

The official course information lists a 6-year single-cycle Medicine degree with 360 ECTS credits.

Does Milano-Bicocca Medicine require English certification?

The checked application page lists B2 English as an entry requirement. Applicants should verify the active application page and candidate instructions for their intake.

What is the public English admission-test format?

The MUR 2026/27 decree (D.M. 1005) sets 60 questions in 100 minutes, with sections in reading and knowledge, logical reasoning and problems, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.

Can IMAT Mentor help with Milano-Bicocca Medicine?

Yes. Because Milano-Bicocca uses public IMAT admission, IMAT Mentor can support Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, reasoning, reading practice, timed simulations and revision planning.

Sources

Last updated: October 2026.

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