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University of Pavia
Excellence in MBBS Education for Future Physicians: A Legacy of Medical Innovation
At a Glance
Established in 1361, the University of Pavia is among the world’s oldest academic institutions, seamlessly blending medieval architecture with state-of-the-art facilities. It's a research-intensive university fostering intellectual and clinical excellence.
Global Stature
QS 2025 (Medicine): 201-250
THE 2025: Top 500
CWUR 2024: 366th
National Prestige
Italy Medicine & Surgery (Censis 2024): 1st
National Rank (Overall): 13th
Key Accreditations
WHO Listed
NMC (India) Recognized
UK General Medical Council
Global Initiatives
Member of Coimbra Group & EUA.
CICOPS & Marco Polo programs fostering international collaboration and student integration.
The Harvey Medicine & Surgery Program
Italy’s pioneering English-taught medical curriculum, rooted in over 500 years of tradition. The Harvey Course shapes innovative medical leaders through a scientist-physician model.
- Pioneering Program: Italy's first English-taught MBBS curriculum.
- Duration: Six years, 12 semesters, integrating preclinical and clinical training.
- Scientist-Physician Model: Emphasizes evidence-based practice and translational research.
- Clinical Training: Conducted at the renowned San Matteo Polyclinic research hospital.
Curriculum Overview
Semester 2: Human Anatomy, Ultrasound Imaging Laboratory, Disability Medicine, Social Determinants of Health
Semester 2: Pathophysiology, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Microbiology
Semester 2: Infectious Disease Control, Clinical Skills Practicum, Hematology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Precision Medicine, Nanotechnology in Medicine.
Clinical clerkships commence (1-month rotations). Italian B2 level recommended.
Semester 2: Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Urology, Clinical Case Studies.
Clinical clerkships: 3-6 month placements.
Semester 2: Advanced Clinical Cases, General Surgery II, Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Genetics, Pathology.
Clinical clerkships: 3-6 month placements.
Semester 2: Thesis Research, Scientific Presentations, General Practice Traineeship.
Focus on immersive rotations and thesis; minimal exams.
Life in Pavia & Student Support
Pavia, a picturesque city of 72,000 in Lombardy, is just 35 km from Milan. It offers an affordable, student-centric environment with vibrant cultural events, historic colleges, and a dynamic social scene. English is widely spoken among students.
Tuition Fees
Non-EU: €200 - €4,500 annually (based on ISEE), payable in 4 installments. Exceptional value.
Financial Aid (EDISU)
Bursaries up to €5,000, complimentary dining, and potential free housing based on ISEE.
Public transport is economical (e.g., €25 annual bus pass for 2025).
Fitness facilities available (approx. €350-€400/year).
Admissions & Legacy
Admission Requirements
- 12 years of secondary education.
- Competitive score on the International Medical Admissions Test (IMAT).
- IMAT: 100-minute, 60-question exam (Logical Reasoning, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math).
- 2024 IMAT cut-offs: Approx.71.7 (non-EU) Seats - 40
- IMAT is the sole admission criterion.
- KALINGAEURO offers tailored IMAT preparation.
Distinguished Alumni
Camillo Golgi
1906 Nobel Prize for discovering the Golgi Apparatus.
Alessandro Volta
Inventor of the voltaic battery.
Why Choose Pavia for Your MBBS?
The University of Pavia offers an unmatched MBBS experience, merging a storied medical heritage with cutting-edge clinical training. The Harvey Course, bolstered by global accreditations and San Matteo Polyclinic’s advanced facilities, prepares students for leadership in medicine. Pavia’s affordable, vibrant city, coupled with a supportive international community and KALINGAEURO’s expert guidance, creates an ideal environment for aspiring physicians.
