La Sapienza University (University of Rome) is one of the largest and most widely-respected universities in Europe. Founded in 1303, the Sapienza University of Rome opened its medical faculty in 1431.  

The six-year study program in Medicine and Surgery is offered in both English and Italian, with identical curricula. This Italian medical school educates students to a high academic level, creating graduates who are specialized, responsible and patient-oriented physicians. The Sapienza University of Rome is highly competitive, admitting a total of 45 students each year to study medicine in Italy, including 10 non-EU students. This allows for smaller groups with greater interaction between lecturers and students.

Skills such as self-evaluation and independent thinking are prioritised. For students who choose to study medicine in Italy in English, this is an important advantage.

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The largest private university in Europe, the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome was founded in 1921 and affiliated with the Catholic Church, and the medical School opened in 1961. 

The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome has developed an excellent reputation in Italy and throughout Europe, including having 43 of Italy’s leading scientists as members of the school’s faculty.

The English language Medicine and Surgery course is a six-year program, and offers an education that allows students who study medicine in Italy in English to continue their residency and medical study abroad.

The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome focuses on research and problem-oriented learning, and is affiliated with the Policlinico Gemelli University Hospital, Italy’s top oncological hospital.

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Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele is a private Italian university founded in 1996 in Milan, with its medical faculty opening shortly after in 1998. The six-year English-language program is aimed at international students from within and outside the EU, and is known for its research in the areas of cancer, urology and cardiovascular diseases, heart surgery, HIV/AIDS and rare diseases. 

The 1300-bed hospital allows Milan medical school students to experience a wide range of patients, who travel here for treatment of rare genetic diseases. Classes are smaller than many other medical schools, allowing for more personal interaction between lecturers and students.

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Humanitas University is a newer university, founded in 2014 in Milan. The study of medicine at this private university is a six-year program, divided into 12 semesters. 

Through its close collaboration with the state-of-the-art University Hospital, this Milan medical school provides students with early insights into everyday clinical practice: students learn and work in close proximity with hospital staff, as well as researchers, scientists and physicians. The Humanitas Research Hospital is one of the most modern hospitals in Europe, and both the hospital and the university are located in the centre of the cosmopolitan city of Milan.

A multidisciplinary and holistic approach is taken to education, with small lecture groups allowing students to become independent and critically-minded medical professionals.

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The University of Pavia and the Faculty of Medicine, founded in 1361, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe. 

The six-year study Medicine and Surgery degree is known as “Harvey Medicine”, and is specifically aimed at international students. The lecturers include experienced scientists and clinicians, who have also taught and performed research abroad.

An important feature of the Pavia medical university is that it combines clinical treatment and research in three leading hospitals. The University of Pavia Medical School is regarded as a progressive medical university, and is a pioneer in the field of robot-assisted cardiac surgery within Italy.

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This Bologna medical school dates back to the 11th century, the oldest in the Western world. Originally a law school, The State University of Bologna School of Medicine was added in the 17th century with the teachings of Marcello Malpighi and his anatomic research. The current University of Bologna medical school’s degree in Medicine and Surgery offers a six-year program. 

Interactive teaching methods, group discussions, work in small groups, interdisciplinary seminars, teaching units in the laboratory, as well as medical internships supplement more traditional lectures.

The Bologna School of Medicine gives students the opportunity to work on national and international research projects, and focuses on the importance of communication and social skills, as well as intercultural mediation, to prepare students for the challenges of the future.

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The noted Medical Faculty of the University of Bari Italy was founded in 1924, with a vision to provide excellence in innovative education, patient care and biomedical research.

The English-language medical degree consists of 12 semesters and lasts six years. The program is supported by the University of Bari Italy and the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research. The content and structure of the program are based on the university’s Italian-language master’s program.

Students at this Bari medical school learn from a mixture of lectures, seminars, labs, term papers, distance learning, and interaction with international teachers. Bari University medical school also places an importance on scientific research.

The University of Bari’s program provides a high-quality medical education in small, diverse classes and focuses on theoretical training and practical knowledge.

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The University of Naples Federico II started its English language Medical and Surgery program in 2015 with 20 students enrolled, making it one of the newest programs in Europe. 

Whilst the English medical degree is relatively new, the University of Naples Federico II has been in existence for over 800 years. With an overall student population of 78,000, it is also one of the largest universities in Italy.

The focus of this Naples medical school’s six-year course is on individual development. Students at University of Naples Federico II will develop a sense of social responsibility to medicine, and will be able to meet the healthcare needs of individuals and communities in a continually-changing world.

Developing communication and clinical skills are key components. At University of Naples Federico II, small learning groups, practical laboratories, seminars, workshops and internships are used to ensure you’re given a well-balanced education.

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The historic University of Turin was founded in 1404, and the Faculty of Medicine followed in 1436. Many famous researchers and Nobel laureates have studied and researched at this prestigious Turin medical school, such as Salvador Luria and Renato Dulbecco, having received Nobel Prizes for medicine and psychology. 

100 students are admitted each year to the English medical degree program, 30 of whom come from outside Europe. With limited group sizes, students receive a high quality education with individual attention. The six-year course in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Turin is divided into 12 semesters, and utilises classrooms located at the University Hospital San Luigi Gonzaga. Collaboration with various non-profit organisations also provides students with experience at an international level.

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