Rome, Italy
Study Medicine in English at Tor Vergata, Rome (IMAT)
Medicine & Surgery in English at Tor Vergata
The University of Rome Tor Vergata runs a fully English-taught Medicine & Surgery (MD) degree through its International Medical School (IMS) — one of the longest-established English programmes in Italy. It is a six-year single-cycle degree that leads to the Laurea Magistrale a ciclo unico in Medicine and Surgery, the qualification you need to practise as a doctor in Italy and across much of the EU.
Teaching is delivered in English, with an integrated, patient-oriented curriculum and early clinical exposure. Students typically also complete Italian-language study during the course, since clinical rotations involve Italian-speaking patients at the Policlinico Tor Vergata (PTV), the large teaching hospital adjacent to the medical campus.
Quick facts
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| City | Rome, Italy |
| Language | English |
| Degree | Medicine & Surgery (MD), single cycle |
| Length | 6 years |
| Admission test | IMAT |
Why students choose Rome
Rome is one of Europe's great student cities — affordable relative to many EU capitals, deeply historic, and exceptionally well connected by air and rail. The Tor Vergata campus sits in the city's south-east, paired with a major hospital, so students get serious clinical infrastructure without paying central-Rome rents.
Admission is via the IMAT
Entry is by the IMAT (International Medical Admissions Test), a multiple-choice exam covering reading skills, logical reasoning and problem solving, plus biology, chemistry, physics and maths. Admission is purely merit-based: candidates are ranked by score, and offers run down the ranking until seats fill. Before you can score off, read our complete IMAT guide and learn exactly how scoring and ranking work.
How competitive is it? Tor Vergata is a popular, well-regarded choice, so its required score is usually among the higher cut-offs. Cut-offs change every year — and even move during the scrolling/redistribution process — so don't anchor to a single number. Aim high and treat published cut-offs as a moving target, not a guarantee.
EU vs non-EU
IMAT applicants compete in two separate pools. EU candidates (and non-EU students legally resident in Italy) are placed in a single national merit ranking, while non-EU candidates applying for a visa compete for a per-university quota of seats at Tor Vergata specifically. Exact seat numbers vary by year — check the university's admissions page for the current call.
How to apply
- Register and select Tor Vergata on Universitaly (the official national portal).
- Apply for the IMAT and sit the test on the scheduled date.
- Submit your documents and, for non-EU applicants, follow the visa/pre-enrolment steps.
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FAQ
Is Medicine taught in English at Tor Vergata?
Yes. The Medicine & Surgery (MD) degree at the International Medical School is delivered in English over six years, though students also study Italian for clinical placements.
How do I get into Tor Vergata Medicine?
Sit the IMAT, register your choice on Universitaly, and rank high enough on the merit list. EU students compete in the national ranking; non-EU visa applicants compete for Tor Vergata's dedicated quota.
What IMAT score do I need for Tor Vergata?
There's no fixed number — the cut-off is set each year by demand and seat availability and can shift during ranking redistribution. Target a strong, well-above-average score and confirm the latest figures on the university's official admissions page.