Medicine and surgery
Single-Cycle Degree at University of Messina
Key facts
Status checked 06-Oct-2026: UniME has already published the 2027/28 Medicine application window and the €40 international application fee. The national IMAT test notice/details remain a separate annual MUR/Universitaly publication and must be updated when released.
Programme overview
Medicine and surgery is a 6 years English-taught programme at University of Messina, based in Messina, Sicily. It is a single-cycle degree focused on biomedical, life-science and health-related knowledge with scientific and research methods. The programme is most relevant to students who want structured academic training in the exact specialism named in the course title, with progression toward health/life-science professions, biomedical industry, research or further specialist study, subject to professional licensing rules.
What an Indian applicant should understand before applying
- Degree level: single-cycle degree.
- Teaching: English according to the official programme source used for this database; if the row names an English track/curriculum, only that pathway should be treated as English-taught.
- Duration: 6 years.
- Location: Messina, Sicily.
- Eligibility: read the detailed Admission Criteria column in this row; the university makes the final decision on equivalence of Indian qualifications.
- Application: follow the HOW TO APPLY column from university application through Universitaly/visa steps.
- Intake caution: deadlines, tuition and scholarship amounts are academic-year specific. A 2026/27 figure is labelled as a reference and must not be presented as a 2027/28 figure unless the university has published it.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Medicine and surgery at University of Messina?
The programme lasts 6 years.
When does Medicine and surgery start?
Autumn / 1st semester (usually September–October; exact date on official academic calendar). Check the Admissions tab for application deadlines.
Is Medicine and surgery taught in English?
Yes. Medicine and surgery is listed as an English-taught Single-Cycle Degree at University of Messina. If the university offers several tracks, confirm the English track on the official programme page.
What are the admission requirements?
2027/28 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELIGIBILITY: secondary-school diploma after at least 12 years of education (or an accepted compensating qualification where schooling is shorter), transcript, passport and country-specific university-entry evidence where required. For UniME English Medicine the English language certificate is not mandatory at pre-evaluation. Admission remains subject to…
What are the tuition fees for Medicine and surgery?
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regulation and programme page when released. Any older figure must be labelled with its academic year before being used as a planning reference.
Can KALINGAEURO help me apply?
Yes. Our counsellors check your eligibility for Medicine and surgery, help you prepare documents and guide you through the university application, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the student visa, free of charge.
Admission criteria
2027/28 OFFICIAL GENERAL ELIGIBILITY: secondary-school diploma after at least 12 years of education (or an accepted compensating qualification where schooling is shorter), transcript, passport and country-specific university-entry evidence where required. For UniME English Medicine the English language certificate is not mandatory at pre-evaluation. Admission remains subject to the 2027 IMAT/national procedure and programme-specific rules.
Application deadlines
2027/28 CONFIRMED: English Medicine and Surgery (IMAT route) application window 1 July–22 July 2027 (23:59 CEST). UniME states that the application must be submitted both on the UniME Application Portal and on Universitaly by 22 July 2027. IMAT test details are published separately.
How to apply
- Read the annual Medicine admission notice on the official university page: https://medicine-and-surgery.cdl.unime.it/en
- Register for the English Medicine admission test/IMAT through Universitaly when the annual MUR window opens.
- Take the test and follow ranking/enrolment instructions.
- Non-EU visa applicants also complete the Universitaly pre-enrolment/visa process. Universitaly: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri
Self-service application sequence for an Indian student
- Confirm that this exact programme/English curriculum is active for your target academic year on the official source above.
- Check your applicant category (non-EU citizen residing abroad) and the programme-specific academic/English/test requirements.
- Prepare the academic file: passport; final or provisional qualification; marksheets/transcript; grading scale where requested; English certificate/MOI only if accepted; CV/motivation/references/portfolio/syllabi only where required.
- Create the university's official applicant account and submit the programme application before the non-EU/visa-applicant deadline. Pay an application/test fee only when the official call states one.
- Complete any entrance test, interview, portfolio review or curricular-assessment step required by this programme.
- After a positive result, accept the offer and complete any enrolment deposit/first instalment within the university deadline.
- If a study visa is required, complete the university-approved pre-enrolment on Universitaly: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri . Universitaly validation is not itself a visa.
- Follow the competent Italian Embassy/Consulate/VFS instructions for the study visa using the documents required for that visa cycle (admission/pre-enrolment, finance, accommodation, insurance and qualification documents as applicable).
- After arrival, complete final university enrolment and the residence-permit procedure within the legally required timeframe.
Application fees
2027/28 CONFIRMED university application fee: €40, non-refundable, covering submission of up to two UniME applications under the international application procedure. Any separate national IMAT/Universitaly charge, if introduced, must be checked in the 2027 national notice.
Tuition fees
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regulation and programme page when released. Any older figure must be labelled with its academic year before being used as a planning reference.
Scholarships
ERSU Messina regional scholarship/accommodation plus university funding calls.
Cost of living in Messina
Official UniME 2026 reference: excluding accommodation, ordinary living expenses about €400–€500/month; canteen full meal about €2.50; discounted annual public-transport ticket about €30.
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