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Study Medicine in Italy · English-Taught
Medicine & Surgery in English
Medicine & Surgery in English
University of Cagliari
Sardinia's first-ever English Medicine & Surgery (MD) degree — a brand-new public course on the modern Monserrato health campus, with training integrated into the AOU Cagliari university hospital, all in a sunny, very affordable island capital.
Public University
Admission: IMAT
6 Years · 360 ECTS
100% English
New · Sardinia's first
Independent study guide by IMAT Nerd · Researched from official UniCa & MUR sources
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Overview
Quick Facts
University type
Public · State
Location
Cagliari, Sardinia
Language
100% English
Degree
MD · LM-41
Duration
6 yrs · 360 ECTS
Admission
IMAT (national)
Seats 2025/26
EU + non-EU (check bando)*
Tuition
≈ €150–€2,800 (ISEE)
*Note: This is a very new course (launched 2024/25), so seat numbers are still settling. They are set yearly by an MUR decree and confirmed in the official call (bando) — always verify current figures before applying.
Who they are
About Cagliari (UniCa)
The University of Cagliari (UniCa), founded in 1606, is the main public research university of Sardinia, with around 31,000 students. In 2024/25 it launched the island's first-ever English-taught Medicine & Surgery course (class LM-41, 360 ECTS, six years) — a notable new option on the IMAT map.
The medical school sits on the modern Monserrato health-sciences campus just outside Cagliari, where the faculty, research labs and the AOU Cagliari university hospital are integrated on one large site. The curriculum is built around critical thinking and clinical reasoning through real case studies — and it all happens in a sunny, affordable coastal capital.
Sardinia's first
A brand-new English MD on the island — an extra, fresh option that adds seats to the national pool.
Integrated hospital campus
Teaching and training fully integrated with the AOU Cagliari hospital at the Monserrato site.
Island lifestyle
Beaches, history and a relaxed pace in a small, walkable capital — with very low living costs.
Why choose it
Why Study Medicine at Cagliari
A fresh, modern course
Recently launched with a global perspective — a clean-slate curriculum focused on clinical reasoning.
Integrated university hospital
Faculty and training sit inside the AOU Cagliari hospital at the Monserrato health campus.
Very affordable
Among Italy's lowest costs — ISEE fees from about €150 and rooms from €300, with generous ERSU grants.
Relaxed island life
Cagliari is a calm, safe, sunlit coastal city — great for focused study and a healthy lifestyle.
Extra seats on the map
As a new programme, it adds capacity to the national pool — another realistic route in.
How to get in
Admission & IMAT Requirements
Admission is by the national IMAT, set yearly by the Ministry (MUR). It is the same exam, on the same day, for every Italian public university with an English medical curriculum, and seats are allocated strictly by IMAT ranking.
| Admission route | National public process via MUR / Universitaly ("IMAT") |
| Places* | A new, limited intake (EU + non-EU); early cycles included a non-EU allocation — check the current bando |
| Test format* | 60 multiple-choice questions in 100 minutes (2025 decree) |
| Scoring* | +1.5 correct · 0 blank · −0.4 wrong (confirm in the annual decree) |
| Eligibility | A 12-year secondary diploma (or recognised equivalent) |
| Language | English-taught · Italian needed from the clinical years for patient contact |
| Where to apply | Universitaly (EU) · the university's portal (non-EU); list Cagliari as first choice |
What the IMAT covers
| Section | Questions* | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Reading & general knowledge | 4 | Comprehension and broad academic awareness |
| Logical reasoning & problems | 5 | Critical thinking; accuracy matters under negative marking |
| Biology | 23 | Largest, highest-weighted science section |
| Chemistry | 15 | General and organic chemistry fundamentals |
| Physics & Mathematics | 13 | Combined quantitative and physical-science section |
Always check the current bando. Because this course is so new, seat numbers and the EU/non-EU split are still settling. Dates, format and places are fixed yearly by the MUR decree and the UniCa call.
Competitiveness
Previous Admission Scores
Because admission is purely by IMAT ranking, the "minimum" is simply the score of the last admitted candidate — so it shifts each year with the exam's difficulty and the applicant pool. As a brand-new course (first intake 2024), Cagliari only has a short history so far — and as a fresh, less-known option, its cut-offs have been relatively accessible:
Final cut-off score (out of 90) · stream noted per bar · course began in 2024
| IMAT year | EU minimum* | Non-EU minimum* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ≈ 42.0 | ≈ 40.5 | First-ever intake (Sardinia's first English MD) |
| 2025 | ≈ 48.7 | — | Demand rising as the course becomes known |
Read carefully: with only one or two cycles of data, these figures are an early, unofficial guide (community-tracked) and may move quickly as the programme matures. Only the live official ranking for your intake decides admission.
Budgeting
Tuition & Living Costs
As a public university, UniCa has no fixed private tuition. Fees are income-based (from your family's ISEE), ranging from roughly €150 to €2,800 per year, with a no-tax area for lower incomes. Sardinia is among the most affordable places to study in Italy.
| Annual tuition | ≈ €150 – €2,800 / year (ISEE-based), payable in instalments |
| No-tax area | Reduced/zero contribution for low ISEE (reported threshold around €23,000) |
| Scholarships | ERSU grants (≈ €2,000–€5,000/yr) and merit-based grants (≈ €500–€1,000) |
| Non-EU note | Income certification via the Italian consulate in your home country |
Cost of living in Cagliari (≈ €650–€1,000 / month)
€300–€500
Shared room / month — among Italy's lowest
€2–€4
Subsidised university-canteen meal
€1.30
Bus ticket · bikes ≈ €20/month
Coastal
Beaches, Castello district & festivals
Tip: apply for ERSU Sardegna scholarships early if eligible. Confirm current fees on UniCa's pages before budgeting.
The 6 years
Curriculum & Program Structure
Cagliari follows the standard six-year Italian structure — preclinical foundations first, then a clinical phase integrated with the AOU Cagliari hospital — but with a modern, case-based emphasis on critical thinking and clinical reasoning. As a new course, fine details continue to be published; always check the official study plan for your intake.
| Year | Phase | Focus | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Preclinical | Biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry | Monserrato campus |
| 3 | Bridge to clinic | Pathology, pharmacology, clinical methodology; case-based learning | Campus + AOU Cagliari |
| 4–5 | Clinical rotations | Internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, ob/gyn and specialties | AOU Cagliari hospital |
| 6 | Graduation | Advanced clerkships and final thesis → single-cycle MD (LM-41) | University of Cagliari |
Modern, recently launchedCase-based clinical reasoningIntegrated AOU Cagliari trainingPreclinical → clinical phasesResearch-active facultyItalian for patient contact
What stands out
Programme Strengths & Student Ratings
Cagliari's appeal is a fresh, affordable, integrated course in a stunning island setting. Here's where UniCa shines:
Bars are an editorial read of the programme's distinctive features — not an official ranking. Swap in any metric you prefer.
Student experience — at a glance
4.1
★★★★☆
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Affordability of livingExcellent
Lifestyle & climate (Sardinia)Excellent
Admission odds (new course)Good
Hospital integrationGood
City scale / island travelModest
New programme (still maturing)To weigh up
How to read this: an editorial summary of recurring student-feedback themes, not a statistical survey. Add verified review numbers when you have them.
Where you'll study
Campus, Hospital & Clinical Network
The medical school is based at the modern Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato, a large health-sciences campus on the edge of Cagliari that houses the science departments, research centres and the AOU Cagliari university hospital — so teaching, research and clinical care sit together. Some humanities and central services remain in the historic city centre.
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Teaching & clinical network
AOU Cagliari university hospitalMonserrato health campusResearch labs & institutesCittadella UniversitariaERSU Sardegna housingCity-centre university buildingsBus links to Monserrato
After graduation
Recognition & Licensing
The course awards a single-cycle Italian MD (LM-41) from a public university, EU-aligned and internationally recognised. It opens the path to residency, the School of General Medicine, or a PhD after the relevant national steps.
To practise in Italy, graduates register with the Ordine dei Medici after the qualifying evaluation internship. Recognition for practice outside the EU depends on the destination country's medical authority — so confirm your target country's pathway early. As a new programme, check that it appears in the World Directory of Medical Schools for your target authority.
Bottom line: an EU-valid Italian MD from a long-established university — just verify listings and map your destination's licensing route before enrolling.
Find them
Location & Contact
UniversityUniversity of Cagliari (UniCa)
Main seatVia Università 40, 09124 Cagliari
Medicine campusCittadella Universitaria di Monserrato (SS554), Monserrato (CA)
Teaching hospitalAOU Cagliari (Policlinico Duilio Casula, Monserrato)
ProgrammeMedicine & Surgery (English, LM-41)
Websiteunica.it/en
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. In 2024/25 the University of Cagliari launched Sardinia’s first English-taught Medicine and Surgery degree (class LM-41, 360 ECTS, six years), based at the Monserrato health campus.
It’s a public programme, so admission runs through the national IMAT process (MUR / Universitaly), not a private entrance exam. Seats are filled strictly by IMAT ranking.
It’s a new, limited intake and seat numbers are still settling. Early cycles included a non-EU allocation. Always confirm the current bando before relying on numbers.
As a fresh, less-known option, Cagliari’s cut-offs have been relatively accessible. There’s no fixed pass mark; early trackers reported figures around 40–42 for the first 2024 intake, rising toward the high-40s in 2025 as demand grows.
At the AOU Cagliari university hospital (Policlinico Duilio Casula) on the Monserrato health campus, where the faculty and hospital are integrated.
The course is taught in English, but Italian is needed from the clinical years to communicate with patients.
It’s Sardinia’s first English MD, on a modern integrated hospital campus, with some of Italy’s lowest living costs and a relaxed island lifestyle — and it adds fresh seats to the national pool.
Income-based (ISEE) tuition of roughly €150–€2,800 per year, with a no-tax area for low incomes and ERSU scholarships (≈€2,000–€5,000). Cagliari is very affordable — budget roughly €650–€1,000 per month.
It’s an EU-valid Italian MD. To practise in Italy you register with the Ordine dei Medici; for other countries, check that authority’s recognition pathway — and, because the course is new, confirm it’s listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools for your target authority.
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Last updated: June 2026
Sources & verification: University of Cagliari (UniCa) Medicine & Surgery (English) & admission pages; AOU Cagliari / Monserrato campus information;
MUR Medicine/Dentistry-in-English admission decree and places tables; community IMAT cut-off trackers.
Cut-off figures are aggregated from unofficial student trackers and, given the course's newness, are early estimates.
Disclaimer: Admission rules, dates, seat numbers and fees are set annually by the MUR and the University of Cagliari.
This is an independent study guide by IMAT Nerd, not affiliated with the University of Cagliari. Always confirm details in the current official call before applying.