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University of Turin
A Global Cornerstone for MBBS in Italy, with over 600 Years of Medical Tradition.
Institutional Overview
Founded in 1404, the University of Turin (Unito) is one of Italy’s oldest and most distinguished institutions. With 13 departments, 5 schools, and ~79,000 students, it is renowned for its medical legacy and research centers in Diagnostics, Biosensoristics, and Nanotechnologies.
Global Stature
QS 2025 (Medicine): 124
Censis 2024: #5 in Italy (89 points).
International Collaboration
Partnerships with organizations like the World Health Organization and numerous research initiatives.
Key Accreditations
WHO, NMC, GMC, USMLE Eligible
EC Directive 2005/36/EC Aligned
A Legacy of Nobel Laureates
Advanced Facilities
Training at AOU City of Health and Science & San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, with 43 research centers.
Medicine and Surgery Program
Launched in 2014, this six-year, 12-semester (Oct-July) English-taught program trains scientist-physicians with a focus on hands-on learning and patient communication. Delivered at San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, it limits class sizes to 100 students for personalized mentorship.
- Scientist-Physician Model: Emphasizes medical ethics, hands-on learning, and patient communication.
- Large Intake, Small Groups (100): 32 Non-EU & 70 EU seats, with a focus on personalized mentorship.
- Extensive Internships: 1,000 hours of practical training starting from the third year.
- Integrated Medical English: Courses are part of the curriculum to ensure high-level professional communication.
Curriculum Overview (360 ECTS)
Focus: Building a strong foundation in basic sciences and medical terminology.
Focus: Understanding the function of the human body and the basics of disease.
Internships: 4 CFU (80 hours) of clinical rotations begin. B2 Italian required.
Internships: 10 CFU (200 hours) focusing on diagnostics and interaction.
Internships: 18 CFU (360 hours) in key specialty areas.
Internships: 28 CFU (560 hours) culminating in a final thesis.
Life in Turin & Student Support
Located in Turin, a cultural hub of 850,000 residents, the medical campus is in Orbassano. Students enjoy an affordable, student-friendly city with cultural landmarks like the Mole Antonelliana, vibrant nightlife in Quadrilatero Romano, and events like the Turin Jazz Festival.
Tuition Fees (2024/25)
Range: €158 - €2,800 annually (ISEE-based). Payable in 3 installments.
Financial Support (EDISU)
Merit- and need-based scholarships are available via the EDISU program. KALINGAEURO provides guidance.
Campus accessible via bus (€1.50/ticket) or bike (€25/month).
Living costs: €300–500/month for shared rooms.
Enjoy subsidized canteens (€2-4/meal) and free Italian courses.
Admissions & Notable Alumni
Admission Requirements
- 12 years of secondary education with a high school diploma.
- Competitive IMAT score (100-minute, 60-question exam).
- Estimated 2024 IMAT cut-offs: Approx. 44.0 (non-EU) & 45.6 (EU).
- Non-EU: D-type visa, pre-enroll via Universitaly & apply via Unito portal.
- An Italian language test is required upon arrival for the residence permit.
- KALINGAEURO provides IMAT preparation.
Notable Alumni - Nobel Laureates
Salvador Luria (1969)
Nobel Prize in Medicine for discoveries concerning the replication of viruses.
Renato Dulbecco (1975)
Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work on oncoviruses.
Rita Levi-Montalcini (1986)
Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of nerve growth factor.
A Legacy of Excellence
Join a university that has shaped modern medicine through its alumni.
Why Choose Turin for Your MBBS?
Unito offers an elite MBBS experience, blending 600+ years of tradition with cutting-edge training at San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital. Globally accredited and set in Turin’s culturally rich city, it prepares you for a distinguished medical career.
