The University of Pavia offers Medicine and Surgery in English through the Harvey course. Pavia describes Harvey as the first medical course in Italy taught in English and a six-year single-cycle Master's Degree for students applying through the public national Medicine in English admission process.

For IMAT Mentor, Pavia is a core public IMAT university to cover: it is a historic northern Italian university, a Medicine-in-English option with strong international awareness, and a city-campus alternative to Milan, Rome or larger city options.

Best fit

Students who want public Medicine in English in northern Italy with a university-city setting.

Degree program

Pavia lists Harvey as a six-year single-cycle Medicine and Surgery degree in English.

Recognition note

This is an Italian public Medicine degree. Medical licensing after graduation depends on the country where you want to practise.

Harvey Medicine at Pavia

The program to track here is the Harvey Medicine and Surgery course. The dedicated Medicine program page gives the deeper view of curriculum, admission-test details, seat categories, fees and IMAT Mentor preparation fit.

Medicine (LM-41)

12 Semesters

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Program	Duration	Degree	Tuition model	Entry model
Medicine and Surgery - Harvey course	6 years / single-cycle degree	LM-41 Medicine and Surgery	Public UniPV fee model; ISEE or international flat-rate rules may apply	Public IMAT admission for Medicine in English

Admissions overview

The latest checked national seat table for this pass is the 2025/2026 MUR Table B. It lists Pavia with 103 places for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy and 40 places for non-EU candidates resident abroad. Applicants for later intakes should verify the current annual decree before relying on place numbers.

What to check first

Annual MUR decree for Medicine and Dentistry in English.
Universitaly IMAT registration, seat category, test-center and preference rules.
University of Pavia admission notice, diploma verification and enrollment instructions.

Public national ranking

Pavia states that students must register for IMAT, take the same test at an approved testing center and appear as assigned in the national ranking to enroll.

Public IMAT Admission

Harvey Medicine uses public English Medicine admission. The Harvey admission page lists IMAT 2025 on 17 September 2025, with registration through Universitaly from 26 August to 9 September 2025. Future applicants must follow the active MUR decree and Universitaly procedure for their intake.

Admission type

Public national admission

Admission is not a private university test. It follows the public English Medicine admission process.

Official rules

MUR and Universitaly

Use the active decree and Universitaly procedure for registration windows, scoring and ranking rules.

Preparation

IMAT study plan

Prepare Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, reasoning and reading, then adapt to the final specification for your year.

Fees and Living Costs

Pavia is a public university, so Medicine fees follow the university fee rules rather than a fixed private tuition price. The university fee pages describe ISEE-based calculation for many students and flat-rate handling for some non-EU students resident outside Italy.

Tuition model

Use the active Pavia fee page and your student category before budgeting; do not assume one fixed Medicine tuition.

Pavia living-cost planning

Use roughly EUR 800-1,200 per month as a practical planning range before housing deposits, visa costs, flights and one-time setup expenses.

Course, hospital context and licensing

Pavia highlights Harvey's international classroom, city-campus setting and trainee opportunities connected to San Matteo, Maugeri and Mondino clinics. The 2025/2026 teaching regulations place Harvey under LM-41 Medicine and Surgery and state that the standard duration is six years.

Student life in Pavia

Pavia is smaller than Milan but sits close to Lombardy's major transport and clinical network. For international medical applicants, the appeal is a compact student city, an established English Medicine brand and public IMAT admission.

Best-fit profile

Students who want a historic public university in a smaller northern Italian city.

Watch out for

Pavia is competitive. Do not choose it only for brand recognition; compare seat category, expected score range, budget and backup choices.

Student life around the University of Pavia

University of Pavia campus video

How IMAT Mentor Helps

Pavia is a direct match for IMAT Mentor's public IMAT focus. The platform can help structure Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, logical reasoning and timed practice while the official annual call remains the source of truth for dates, scoring, seats and ranking.

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FAQ

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

Yes. The University of Pavia offers the Harvey Medicine and Surgery course, a six-year single-cycle Medicine degree taught in English.

Does Pavia Harvey Medicine use public IMAT admission?

Yes. Pavia states that access to Medicine and Surgery in English has a national entry test requirement, the International Medical Admission Test, with admission based on the ranking and available places.

How many places were listed for Pavia Medicine in English in 2025/2026?

The latest checked MUR 2025 Table B lists Pavia with 103 places for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy and 40 places for non-EU candidates resident abroad.

How long is the Harvey Medicine course at Pavia?

The official Pavia course page describes Harvey Medicine and Surgery as a six-year single-cycle Master's Degree. The 2025/2026 teaching regulations also state that the standard duration is six years.

What makes Harvey Medicine at Pavia notable?

Pavia describes Harvey as the first medical course in Italy taught in English, with a city-campus setting and clinical training opportunities connected to San Matteo, Maugeri and Mondino clinics.

How much are University of Pavia Medicine fees?

Pavia is a public university. Fees are not a fixed private tuition price; they depend on the university fee rules, ISEE or international flat-rate rules, and the student's category for the academic year.

What was the latest checked IMAT format for public English Medicine?

The latest completed MUR decree checked for this page was 2025 and listed the public English admission test on September 17, 2025. Future applicants must verify the current decree for their intake.

Can IMAT Mentor help with Pavia Harvey Medicine?

Yes. Pavia Harvey Medicine uses public IMAT admission, so IMAT Mentor can support Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, reasoning, reading practice, simulations and revision planning.

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Last updated: May 2026.

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Other Medicine options to compare

Compare Pavia with other English-taught Medicine options in Italy. Public IMAT universities and private Italian admission tests should be planned separately.