Medicine & Surgery in English at the University of Turin

The University of Turin (Università degli Studi di Torino, UniTo) is one of Italy's oldest and most respected universities, and its six-year, English-taught Medicine and Surgery degree — known as MedInTO — is a popular target for international students who want to study medicine in Europe in English. The programme launched in 2017 and is delivered through the campus-style San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital in Orbassano, just outside Turin, where students are integrated early into clinical settings.

Quick facts


City	Turin (Torino), Piedmont, NW Italy
Language	English (B2 level required)
Degree	Single-cycle MD, Medicine & Surgery
Length	6 years (12 semesters)
Admission test	IMAT (merit ranking)
Campus	San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital, Orbassano

Why students choose Turin

Turin is an elegant, affordable northern Italian city with a strong student culture, baroque architecture, the Alps on the doorstep, and excellent rail links to Milan, France and the rest of Europe. The MedInTO course is known for integrating basic science with clinical exposure early — including hospital rotations from the first year — within a dedicated, modern teaching hospital that includes simulation, histology and microbiology labs.

Admission is via the IMAT

Entry to every English-taught Medicine degree in Italy, including Turin, is through the IMAT (International Medical Admissions Test) — a single multiple-choice exam covering reasoning skills, biology, chemistry, physics and maths. Places are awarded strictly on merit ranking by score, so preparation is everything. Start with our complete IMAT guide and learn how the scoring and ranking system works (it uses negative marking).

How competitive is it? Turin is one of the sought-after English-taught schools, and the score needed to be admitted changes every year — it shifts with the number of applicants, available seats and even during the live "scrolling" of the ranking as candidates accept or decline offers. We won't quote a fixed cut-off, because last year's number rarely predicts this year's. Aim as high as you can.

EU vs non-EU

Seats are split into EU and non-EU quotas, each with its own ranking. EU candidates compete in a national/EU-wide merit list, while non-EU candidates compete for a smaller per-university quota at the single university they choose. Exact seat numbers are set annually by the Ministry, so always confirm the current figures on the university's admissions page before applying.

How to apply

Register on Universitaly and select the University of Turin as a preference.
Register and pay for the IMAT within the official window.
Sit the IMAT, then watch the published merit ranking and respond to offers promptly.

The single best thing you can do now is practise under exam conditions. Try a free IMAT mini-mock, check your raw and ranked score with our IMAT score calculator, then build a full prep routine with realistic IMAT practice. See pricing for plan details.

FAQ

Is Medicine taught in English at the University of Turin?

Yes. The Medicine and Surgery (MedInTO) single-cycle degree is taught entirely in English, lasts six years, and is based at the San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital in Orbassano. Applicants must demonstrate English at B2 level or above.

How do I get into University of Turin Medicine?

Register on Universitaly, list Turin as a preference, then register for and sit the IMAT. Admission is by merit ranking on your IMAT score, so your result determines whether you secure a place. Prepare with a free IMAT mini-mock and our IMAT guide.

What IMAT score do I need for Turin?

There is no fixed cut-off. The threshold varies each year with applicant numbers and seats, and moves as the ranking "scrolls." Treat past cut-offs as rough context only and aim to maximise your score — use the scoring and ranking guide to plan.