Overview

Our University is a campus university and it is ranked among the top Universities in Italy (ranked 4th Italian medical University in Times Higher Education 2025 ranking) and the Campus is built alongside our Humanitas Research Hospital (the best Italian Hospital - for the third consecutive year).

The degree programme in Medicine and Surgery at Humanitas University lasts 6 years and is taught in English. Student can meet up with fellow undergraduates from over 20 countries worldwide.

From the very first year, theoretical and practical competences can be acquired thanks to the multidisciplinary modules combined with practical training and simulation activities, carried out under the guidance of professors and researchers with international experience and 150 doctors, who also work as tutors and members of the teaching community.

Starting from the third year students will start their clinical training at the various Humanitas Hospitals under the supervision of specialised tutors, who follow undergraduates through their clinical practice.

Humanitas University offers a range of additional opportunities aimed at supporting both academic and personal development. Students may choose to participate in student societies, take part in university sports activities, or apply for advanced academic programmes such as the Honors Track and the Virgilio Program. These initiatives are designed to complement the core curriculum and encourage active engagement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles Of Living Matter

Building Bodies

Being Medical Doctor

The Cell: Molecules And Processes

Body Architecture

Body At Work

Mechanism Of Diseases

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-12 00:00:00

More details

2026/2027 HUMAT test dates:

round 1: 5th – 6th March 2026 (apply by Feb 26, 12:00 CET)
round 2: 18th –20th March 2026 (apply by Mar 12, 12:00 CET).

Language

English

Credits

360 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences View 20 other Masters in Health Sciences in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates entitled to apply for the admissions test are those who:

Hold a High School Diploma obtained after at least 12 years of education;
Are attending the last year foreseen for the obtainment of a diploma which complies with the requirements listed on this page.
If the local School System provides for 11 or 10 years of schooling, the diploma fits the requirement only when integrated with 1 or 2 years of University.
Language Requirements: B2

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23156 EUR / year

≈ 23156 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU students: 4 tuition categories based on ISEP index from 10.156 to 23.156 EUR
NON-EU students: automatically assigned in the 4th category

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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