Can you study an English-taught Medical Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Italy? And which are the best Italian medical schools you should look at? We’ll answer these questions and more, so let’s dive right in!
How many English-taught med schools are there in Italy?
No official database provides an exact number. But on our portals alone, you can find:
- around 15 English-taught Medical Bachelors in Italy
- around 50 English-taught Medical Masters in Italy
- around 10 English-taught Medical PhDs in Italy
Here are some of the medical schools we recommend in Italy:
How do I know if a Medical degree is taught in English?
On our portals (e.g. Bachelorsportal, Mastersportal, PhDportal), we only list study programmes taught in English — so start from there. We also offer more information about language requirements for each degree (if available).
Italian universities, med schools or other websites might list additional English-taught programmes on their web pages.
In that case, you’ll have to do a bit of research to find out if those programmes are taught in English or if international students are eligible to apply. Should you struggle to find this information, don’t hesitate to contact the university directly.
To apply at English-taught academic institutions in Italy, you’ll have to pass one of the following widely accepted English language tests:
- PTE Academic
- IELTS Academic
- TOEFL iBT
Learn more about IELTS vs TOEFL vs PTE Academic.
The best English-taught med schools in Italy
According to the latest ranking from Times Higher Education (THE), these are the best med schools in Italy where you can study in English:
- University of Bologna
- University of Milan
- University of Milan-Bicocca
- University of Padua
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
- Sapienza University of Rome
- University of Brescia
- University of Genoa
- University of Insubria
- University of Naples Federico II
Check out other top-ranked medical schools in Italy.
Affordable English-taught med schools in Italy
It’s quite easy to find an affordable Medical degree in Italy. And when we say ‘affordable’, we refer to fees under 5,000 EUR per academic year. Most study programmes that fit this criterion are offered by public universities.
Another aspect to keep in mind is that while some universities have the same tuition for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students, others make a difference and charge the second group more.
Learn more about tuition fees and living costs in Italy.
Application requirements at English-taught med schools in Italy
The most common application requirements include, but aren’t limited to:
- previous diplomas: high school, Bachelor’s, or Master’s
- academic transcript of grade/records
- admission test (e.g. International Medical Admissions Test – IMAT)
- copy of ID or passport
- up to 4 passport-size photos
- proof of English language proficiency
- letter of motivation
Becoming a doctor in Italy
Here are the steps you need to follow to become a doctor in Italy:
- complete a 6-year degree in Medicine
- go through a 6-month clinical placement
- pass the national examination to become a registered physician
- begin the specialisation training (3–6 years based on your area of expertise)
It should go without saying, but we’ll mention it: you cannot become a doctor without speaking the Italian language at an advanced level. Here are a few resources to get you started:
