Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

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Medicine and Surgery (Rome)


 

Campus: Brescia
Campus: Rome
Intake: September 2026
Next intake: September 2026
School: Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences | Economics and Law
School: Medicine and Surgery
Degree awarded: Laurea Triennale in Business and Finance
Degree awarded: Laurea Magistrale in Medicina e Chirurgia
 
Language of instruction: English
Language of instruction: English
Duration: 3 years
Programme duration: 6 years
Total ECTS: 180Total ECTS: 360
 
 

 

 

The Medicine and Surgery programme is a 6-year degree taught entirely in English at Università Cattolica’s Rome campus. Students study in the heart of the Gemelli Hospital—ranked the best university hospital in Italy and 44th worldwide (Newsweek, 2025). The programme trains international students to become skilled, independent medical professionals ready to work anywhere in the world. 

 

  

 

Applications for academic year 2026/2027 are open! 
 

 

 

What makes this programme unique? 


Hospital-based learning: Students learn and train inside Gemelli Hospital from the early years. You’ll observe doctors, learn clinical procedures, and take part in hospital life. 

Global career preparation: The curriculum is aligned with international standards and supports preparation for exams like the USMLE (Step 1 and Step 2), making it ideal for students aiming to work in the U.S., U.K., or other countries. 

Human-centred approach: Alongside clinical skills, you’ll study topics such as ethics, medical anthropology, law, and doctor-patient communication. 

Reputation and rankings: The programme benefits from Gemelli Hospital’s strong international reputation in research, teaching, and innovation in healthcare. 

 

 

How is the programme ranked? 

  • #54 in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging (Source: US News Best Global Universities by Subject 2025/26) 
  • #67 in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Source: US News Best Global Universities by Subject 2025/26) 
  • #70 in Surgery (Source: US News Best Global Universities by Subject 2025/26) 
  • Top 150 in Clinical Medicine (Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025) 
  • Top 170 globally in Medicine (Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) 

 

 

What are the benefits of studying in Rome? 

Clinical immersion: You’ll train directly in one of Europe’s top teaching hospitals, with access to world-class facilities and specialists. 

Cultural and professional capital: Rome is home to major international health organisations, offering rich networking, internship, and research opportunities. 

Multinational community: The programme attracts students from around the world, creating a diverse and supportive study environment. 

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Why studying Medicine and Surgery at Cattolica?

 Video presentation of the teaching hospital connected to the Medicine and Surgery degree programmeVideo geaturing students talking about thei experience as students of Medicine and Surgery at Università CattolicaVideo presenting the White Coat Ceremony of the 4th year students of the MD in Medicine

 

 

Hear from our students

 

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