Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year are open.
You can now apply to the Medicine and Surgery degree programme in Rome, at Università Cattolica for the 2026/27 academic year.
Make sure to submit your application before the deadline.
Check the application timeline for details.
The following information outlines the procedure for international students.
Who qualifies as an international student?
At Università Cattolica, regardless of your citizenship, you're considered an international student/applicant if you:
- Hold a non-Italian high-school diploma, or
- Are about to complete a non-Italian high-school diploma.
Who qualifies as a domestic student?
You are not considered an international student/applicant for our Medicine programme if:
- You were awarded an Italian high-school diploma (Maturità) upon completion of your secondary school education
- You attended a German high school in Italy and are completing both the Esame di Stato and the Abitur.
Domestic students must follow the domestic application procedure.
Important note on application fees
Make sure you select the correct application procedure – international or domestic. The application fee is non-refundable, even if you apply through the wrong procedure.
How many seats are available for the Medicine and Surgery programme in Rome?
The programme has 110 seats in total, divided as follows:
- 40 seats for:
- Italian and EU citizens living anywhere.
- Non-EU citizens living in Italy with a permit of stay (permesso di soggiorno).
- 70 seats for:
- Non-EU citizens living abroad.
The number of seats may change based on decisions by the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) under Law no. 264, August 2, 1999.
Not sure which group you belong to? Check the application guidelines.
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