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Study Medicine in Italy · English-Taught
International Medical School
International Medical School
University of Rome Tor Vergata
A public, fully English Medicine & Surgery (MD) degree on a modern, American-style campus in Rome — research-driven, multidisciplinary teaching with clinical training at the advanced Policlinico Tor Vergata, one of Italy's largest EU intakes, and famously low Rome fees.
Public University
Admission: IMAT
6 Years · 360 ECTS
100% English
Modern Rome campus
Independent study guide by IMAT Nerd · Researched from official Tor Vergata & MUR sources
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Seats 2025/26* (Rome)
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Campuses (Rome + Tirana)
Overview
Quick Facts
University type
Public · State
Location
Rome (Tor Vergata)
Language
100% English
Degree
MD · LM-41
Duration
6 yrs · 360 ECTS
Admission
IMAT (national)
Seats 2025/26
60 EU + 20 non-EU
Tuition
≈ €156–€4,000 (ISEE)
*Note: Figures here are for the Rome campus. Tor Vergata also runs a separate English MD at its Tirana (Albania) campus with its own large non-EU quota (see below). Seat numbers are set yearly by an MUR decree — always verify the current call (bando).
Who they are
About Tor Vergata
The University of Rome Tor Vergata (Roma 2), founded in 1982, is one of two public universities in Rome offering Medicine in English (the other being Sapienza). Its single-cycle Medicine & Surgery course (class LM-41, 360 ECTS, six years) is a modern, research-driven programme on a spacious, "American-style" campus on the city's south-east edge.
The course is known for its integrated, problem-oriented curriculum and clinical training at the advanced Policlinico Tor Vergata (PTV), a large university hospital next to the faculty. Tor Vergata also runs a partner English MD at its Tirana (Albania) campus, with bi-national clinical exposure in both Albania and Italy.
Modern Rome campus
A spacious, research-focused campus with strong facilities — a contemporary feel within the historic capital.
Advanced university hospital
Clinical training at the PTV polyclinic, one of Italy's most modern teaching hospitals, right beside the faculty.
Large EU intake
One of the bigger EU quotas (around 60 places) — more realistic chances than smaller programmes.
Why choose it
Why Study Medicine at Tor Vergata
Modern, research-driven campus
A contemporary, American-style campus with strong labs and facilities — a different feel from Italy's historic universities.
Advanced teaching hospital
Clinical training at the PTV polyclinic, one of Italy's most modern university hospitals, next to the faculty.
Large EU seat quota
Around 60 EU places make Tor Vergata a strong, realistic target for EU candidates in the capital.
Very affordable Rome fees
Income-based fees from about €156/year — among the most affordable for a major European capital.
A second route via Tirana
A partner Tor Vergata MD in Tirana adds non-EU capacity and bi-national clinical experience.
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 2025/26* (Rome) | 60 EU + non-EU resident in Italy · 20 non-EU resident abroad |
| Tirana campus* | A separate Tor Vergata MD in Albania with a large non-EU quota (reported ~150 places, non-EU) |
| 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) |
| Language | English-taught · Italian courses provided for patient interaction in clinical years |
| Where to apply | Universitaly (EU) · the university's portal (non-EU); list Tor Vergata 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. Rome and Tirana are separate intakes with different seat structures. Dates, format and seat numbers are fixed yearly by the MUR decree and the Tor Vergata 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 popular Rome school, Tor Vergata's thresholds are solidly competitive; the 2024 step-up reflects an easier national exam that pushed scores up everywhere (figures below are for the Rome campus):
EU final cut-off score (out of 90) · Rome campus
| IMAT year | EU minimum* | Non-EU minimum* | Seats (EU / Non-EU) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 43.5 | — | 25 / 10 |
| 2022 | 46.0 | 44.6 | 25 / 10 |
| 2023 | 45.0 | — | 50 / 15 |
| 2024 | 61.0 | 67.2 | 50 / 15 |
| 2025 | 60.5 | 64.0 | 60 / 20 |
Read carefully: these are Rome-campus figures (the Tirana campus differs). EU figures are final post-scrolling cut-offs and non-EU figures are each year's ranking cut-off — all community-tracked, unofficial, and only the live official ranking for your intake decides admission.
Budgeting
Tuition & Living Costs
As a public university, Tor Vergata has no fixed private tuition. Fees are income-based (from your family's ISEE), and are among the most affordable for a major European capital — a small fixed minimum (about €156) up to roughly €4,000+ for higher incomes.
| Annual tuition | Fixed minimum ≈ €156; standard range ≈ €500–€2,500; up to ≈ €4,000+ for high incomes |
| First instalment | Fixed minimum (regional tax + stamp duty), same for all |
| Reductions | No-tax band for low ISEE; merit/income exemptions and DiSCo Lazio scholarships |
| Non-EU note | Income certification via the Italian consulate in your home country |
Cost of living in Rome (≈ €950–€1,400 / month)
€400–€700
Room / month (cheaper near the campus outskirts)
DiSCo Lazio
Regional scholarships, housing & meal support
CampusX
Dorm-style housing minutes from the faculty
~40–50 min
Metro + bus to the city centre (Termini)
Tip: apply for DiSCo Lazio scholarships before the IMAT if eligible. Confirm current fees on Tor Vergata's pages before budgeting.
The 6 years
Curriculum & Program Structure
Tor Vergata runs an integrated, multidisciplinary curriculum: strong biomedical foundations in the early years, a transition into clinical methodology, then progressively independent hospital work — with the final year spent largely in the wards with real responsibilities.
| Year | Phase | Focus | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Foundations | Biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry; integrated modules | Tor Vergata campus |
| 3 | Bridge to clinic | Pathology, pharmacology, clinical methodology & semiotics; wards begin | Policlinico Tor Vergata |
| 4–5 | Clinical rotations | Internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, ob/gyn, neurology and specialties | Policlinico Tor Vergata |
| 6 | Graduation | Hospital-based final year with real responsibilities + thesis → MD (LM-41) | University of Rome Tor Vergata |
Integrated, problem-orientedEarly lab & research workClinical phase from Year 3PTV polyclinic rotationsItalian courses for clinicsFinal-year hospital responsibility
What stands out
Programme Strengths & Student Ratings
Tor Vergata pairs a modern campus and hospital with capital-city life and low fees. Here's where it 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
4.3
★★★★☆
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Facilities & teaching hospitalVery high
Affordability of feesExcellent
EU admission oddsGood
City & lifestyle (Rome)Strong
Campus location (outskirts)Out of centre
Italian needed for wardsTo plan for
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 faculty sits on a large, modern campus on Rome's south-east edge, with the Policlinico Tor Vergata (PTV) teaching hospital alongside. It's calmer and more spacious than the historic city-centre universities, with dedicated libraries, labs and nearby student housing. A partner Tor Vergata MD also operates at the Tirana campus in Albania.
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Teaching & clinical network
Policlinico Tor Vergata (PTV)Modern medical campusBiomedical library (Bldg D)Research labs & simulationCampusX student housingDiSCo Lazio residencesTirana (Albania) partner campus
After graduation
Recognition & Licensing
The course awards a single-cycle Italian MD (LM-41) from a public university, EU-aligned and internationally recognised (listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools). 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.
Bottom line: a globally recognised, EU-valid MD from a modern Rome university — just map your destination's licensing route before enrolling.
Find them
Location & Contact
UniversityUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata (Roma 2)
Faculty of MedicineVia Montpellier 1, 00133 Roma
Teaching hospitalPoliclinico Tor Vergata (PTV), Viale Oxford 81, 00133 Roma
ProgrammeMedicine & Surgery (English, LM-41)
Second campusTirana (Albania) — separate intake
Websitemedschool.uniroma2.it · uniroma2.it/en
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The University of Rome Tor Vergata offers a 6-year single-cycle Medicine and Surgery degree (class LM-41, 360 ECTS) taught entirely in English, on a modern campus with clinical training at the Policlinico Tor Vergata.
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.
Tor Vergata runs its main English MD in Rome, and a partner programme at its Tirana (Albania) campus with a large non-EU quota and bi-national clinical training. They are separate intakes — check which one you’re applying to.
For 2025/26 the Rome campus listed around 60 places for EU and non-EU candidates resident in Italy and 20 for non-EU candidates resident abroad. The Tirana campus has its own (larger non-EU) quota. Always confirm the current bando.
Tor Vergata (Rome) is solidly competitive. There’s no fixed pass mark; trackers reported EU finals in the mid-40s for 2021–2023, rising to ~60–61 in 2024–2025 after an easier national exam.
The course is taught in English, but Italian is needed from the clinical years to work with patients; the university provides language courses.
A modern, American-style research campus, an advanced teaching hospital (PTV), a large EU quota, very low Rome fees, and a second route via the Tirana campus.
Income-based (ISEE) fees from about €156 to roughly €4,000+ per year — very affordable for a capital city — with DiSCo Lazio scholarships. Budget roughly €950–€1,400 per month for Rome.
Yes — an EU-valid Italian MD, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. To practise in Italy you register with the Ordine dei Medici; for other countries, check that authority’s recognition pathway.
Modern campus, big quota, low Rome fees. Earn your Tor Vergata seat.
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Last updated: June 2026
Sources & verification: University of Rome Tor Vergata Medicine & Surgery (English) & IMS pages; Policlinico Tor Vergata information; Tirana-campus announcements;
MUR Medicine/Dentistry-in-English admission decree and places tables; community IMAT cut-off trackers.
Cut-off figures are aggregated from unofficial student trackers.
Disclaimer: Admission rules, dates, seat numbers and fees are set annually by the MUR and the University of Rome Tor Vergata, and Rome/Tirana are separate intakes.
This is an independent study guide by IMAT Nerd, not affiliated with the University of Rome Tor Vergata. Always confirm details in the current official call before applying.