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University of Rome La Sapienza
A Global Beacon for MBBS in Italy: The Soul of Society
At a Glance
Founded in 1303, Sapienza University of Rome is one of Europe’s oldest and largest universities, renowned for medical excellence with extensive libraries, museums, and research centers.
Global Stature
QS 2025 (Medicine): 86th
One of Europe's largest universities.
National Prestige
Censis 2024 (Medicine, Italy): 2nd (101 points)
Excels in research output & clinical training.
Key Accreditations
WHO Listed
NMC (India) Recognized
UK GMC & USMLE Eligible
Global Alliances & Features
Member of EUA & Alliance4Universities.
30% international medical students. Policlinico Umberto I for clinical training.
Medicine & Surgery Program ("F" Degree)
Offered in English since 2011, this Single Cycle Master’s degree trains scientist-physicians with a holistic approach, emphasizing early clinical exposure, transversal skills, and small class sizes.
- Holistic Approach: Focus on patient care, psycho-somatic complexities, socio-cultural contexts.
- Small Class Sizes: Approx. 45 students, fostering personalized mentorship.
- Early Clinical Exposure: Internships start in the second year (1,000 total hours).
- Skills Lab: For practical techniques like catheter insertion at Policlinico Umberto I.
Curriculum Overview (360 ECTS)
Semester 2 (Typical): Biochemistry, Physiology, Histology, Basic Pathology
Focus: Foundational sciences, mandatory courses in mathematics and biology, and introduction to lab tools. Internships (4 CFU - 80 hours) start in Year 2.
Semester 6 (Typical): Infectious Diseases, Clinical Reasoning, Patient Communication
Internships: Year 4: 10 CFU (200 hours), primarily at Policlinico Umberto I. Italian B2 level required.
Semester 10 (Typical): Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Psychiatry, Public Health
Internships: Year 5: 18 CFU (360 hours); Year 6: 28 CFU (560 hours), culminating in a thesis.
Life in Rome & Student Support
Located in Rome, Italy’s historic capital, Sapienza thrives in a vibrant, multicultural hub. The medical campus at Policlinico Umberto I is accessible via metro or bike. 30% of medical students are international.
Tuition Fees (2024/25)
Range: €350 - €2,924 annually (based on ISEE). Payable in 3 installments. Discounts for low-income/top performers.
Financial Support
Merit- and need-based scholarships available. Details on uniroma1.it. KALINGAEURO guidance.
Accessible via metro (€1.50/ticket) or bike (€30/month rental).
Living costs: €400–600/month (shared), €700–1,000 (private apt).
Free Italian courses, including unique medical terminology module.
Admissions & Notable Features
Admission Requirements
- 12 years of secondary education & English proficiency certificate.
- Competitive IMAT score (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Logic, General Knowledge).
- 2024 IMAT cut-offs: Approx. 48.7 (non-EU), 45.5 (EU).
- Non-EU: D-type visa, Universitaly & Sapienza’s Studenti Online registration.
- Italian language test upon arrival for non-Italian speakers.
- KALINGAEURO provides IMAT preparation.
Notable Features
Small Class Sizes
Approx. 45 students per class for personalized mentorship.
Early Clinical Training
Internships start from the second year, enhancing practical skills.
Medical Italian Course
Unique module for medical terminology and patient interaction.
Research Opportunities
Access to centers like Sapienza Neuroscience Center.
Why Choose Sapienza for Your MBBS?
Sapienza’s Medicine program offers an elite MBBS experience, blending 700 years of academic tradition with early clinical training. Globally accredited and set in Rome’s vibrant heart, it prepares you for a distinguished medical career.
