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University of Turin
A Global Cornerstone for MBBS in Italy: Shaping Medical Futures Since 1404
At a Glance
Founded in 1404, the University of Turin is one of Italy’s oldest and most distinguished institutions, renowned for its medical legacy and cutting-edge research in Medical Diagnostics, Biosensoristics, and Nanotechnologies.
Global Stature
QS 2025 (Medicine): 124th
Leader in international collaboration.
National Prestige
Censis 2024 (Medicine, Italy): 5th (89 points)
Excels in research & clinical training.
Key Accreditations
WHO Listed
NMC (India) Recognized
UK GMC & USMLE Eligible
Research & Facilities
43 research centers, 26 libraries.
Affiliations with City of Health and Science of Turin (AOU) & San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital.
Medicine & Surgery Program
Offered in English since 2014, this Single Cycle Master’s degree trains scientist-physicians for global healthcare leadership, emphasizing hands-on learning, medical ethics, and patient communication.
- Scientist-Physician Focus: Training for global healthcare leadership.
- Personalized Mentorship: Class sizes limited to 100 students.
- Extensive Internships: 1,000 hours starting in year three at San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital.
- Language Support: Medical English courses integrated; free Italian courses available.
Curriculum Overview (360 ECTS)
Semester 2 (Typical): Physiology, Microbiology, Basic Pathology, Immunology
Focus: Cellular and organ-level understanding, foundational research skills, and medical English.
Semester 6 (Typical): Infectious Diseases, Orthopedics, Neurology, Patient Communication
Internships: Year 3: 4 CFU (80 hours); Year 4: 10 CFU (200 hours), at San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital. Italian B2 level required.
Semester 10 (Typical): Emergency Medicine, Public Health, Forensic Medicine, Final Thesis
Internships: Year 5: 18 CFU (360 hours); Year 6: 28 CFU (560 hours).
Life in Turin & Student Support
Located in Turin, a cultural hub in northwest Italy (850,000 residents), Unito thrives in a student-friendly city. The medical campus in Orbassano is accessible via bus or bike. 15% international students.
Tuition Fees (2024/25)
Range: €158 - €2,800 annually (based on ISEE). Payable in 3 installments.
Financial Support (EDISU)
Merit- and need-based scholarships available. KALINGAEURO guidance.
Accessible via bus (€1.50/ticket) or bike (€25/month rental).
Living costs: €300–500/month (shared), €600–800 (private apt).
Admissions & Nobel Legacy
Admission Requirements
- 12 years of secondary education.
- Competitive IMAT score (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Logic, General Knowledge).
- 2024 IMAT cut-offs: Approx. 44.0 (non-EU), 45.6 (EU).
- Non-EU: D-type visa, pre-enroll via Universitaly & Unito’s portal.
- Italian language test upon arrival for non-Italian speakers.
- KALINGAEURO provides IMAT preparation.
Notable Alumni (Nobel Laureates)
Salvador Luria
1969, Medicine (Virology)
Renato Dulbecco
1975, Medicine (Oncology)
Rita Levi-Montalcini
1986, Medicine (Neurology)
Why Choose Turin for Your MBBS?
The University of Turin offers an elite MBBS experience, blending over 600 years of medical tradition with cutting-edge clinical training. Globally accredited and set in Turin’s culturally rich city, it prepares you for a distinguished medical career.
