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Italy MBBS English-taught universities for Indian students 2026?

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Top Italian universities offering English-taught MBBS (6-year programs, NMC-recognised for India): University of Bari, University of Bologna, La Sapienza Rome, University of Pavia, Tor Vergata Rome, Federico II Naples, Humanitas Milano (private). Entrance exam: IMAT (held annually in September — IMAT 2025 was 17 Sep 2025; IMAT 2026 expected mid-September). Tuition: €0-4,000/year at public; €20,000+ at Humanitas. Apply via Universitaly portal.

Italy English-taught MBBS — universities + admission 2026

Top NMC-recognised English-taught MBBS programs

University City Type Tuition/year (€) NMC recognised
University of Bari (Aldo Moro) Bari Public 0-2,500 Yes
University of Bologna Bologna Public 600-4,000 Yes
La Sapienza Rome Public 1,000-2,800 Yes
University of Pavia Pavia Public 0-3,500 Yes
Tor Vergata Rome Public 600-3,500 Yes
Federico II Naples Public 600-3,500 Yes
Humanitas University Milano Private 20,000+ Yes

IMAT entrance exam

  • When: Annually in September (IMAT 2025 was 17 Sep 2025; IMAT 2026 expected mid-September — exact date set by MUR/Universitaly each year)
  • Format: 60 MCQ in 100 minutes — Reading + Logic + Math + Physics + Chemistry + Biology
  • Where: Global test centres (India: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai)
  • Registration: Universitaly portal (Aug-Sep window each year)
  • Fee: €155 (₹13,500)
  • Result: Score-based ranking; top scorers get university choices

Application steps

  1. Register on Universitaly portal — registration window Aug-Sep 2026
  2. Book IMAT exam slot via Universitaly
  3. Submit applications + take IMAT (mid-Sep 2026)
  4. Receive ranking + university offer
  5. Italian student visa (Type D, €116 fee) at VFS Italy
  6. Travel late Sep / Oct 2026

Cost summary (6 years total)

  • Tuition: €0-24,000 total at public
  • Living: €7,500-12,000/year × 6 = €45,000-72,000
  • Total: €50,000-100,000 (₹45-90 L) for full program

Compared to Russia MBBS

Italian MBBS: EU-recognised + better quality + harder entry. Russian MBBS: easier admission + lower cost + larger Indian community.

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Sources

Source: EEC (eecglobal.com)Est. 1997, 28 years overseas-educationexpertise. Published 2026-05-12. CC-BY-4.0 with attribution. See AI policy.