Master in Medical Bioinformatics at University of Verona
Two-year English-taught LM-18 master's at the University of Verona on software, databases, algorithms and machine learning for medicine and biology, with a 24 ECTS thesis. International entry needs a computing-based bachelor's with an average above 80% and B2 English.
Master
2 years
Verona
English
University of Verona
Medical Bioinformatics is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-18) taught in English at the University of Verona in Verona. International applicants need a three-year bachelor's in computer science, bioinformatics or a field with strong computing training, with an average above 80%, plus English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Verona's Medical Bioinformatics master asks international applicants with a foreign degree for a three-year bachelor's in computer science, bioinformatics or another field with strong computer science training, a credit-weighted average above 80%, English at B2 and pre-admission by the programme coordinators. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree requirement
For candidates with a foreign degree who are not Italian citizens and do not live in Italy, the 2026/27 international call asks for: [1]
- Subject area: a three-year bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, in bioinformatics, or in any area that requires strong basic training in computer science. The programme coordinators check that your curriculum meets the curricular requirements and shows the preparation the master's needs.
- Grades: a credit-weighted average (CGPA or equivalent) above 80%, given in the English translation as 80/100 or higher.
- Degree level: a three-year degree at EQF level 6 or higher. If your bachelor's lasted two years, you also submit your master's degree.
Applicants outside the international call, such as those with an Italian degree, follow the programme's standard 2026/27 rules: a degree in class L-8 or L-31, or at least 60 CFU in computer science, information engineering, maths, biology, chemistry or medicine. These must include at least 12 CFU in computer science or information engineering, or 12 in biology, chemistry or medicine with documented computational training, and at least 6 CFU in maths. [2]
Students whose bachelor's has fewer than 24 CFU in biology, chemistry or medicine must include two specific core subjects, worth 12 CFU in total, in their study plan. [2]
What this means for your transcript
Verona looks at the subjects you studied and your average, not only your degree title. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, IT or Bioinformatics, a B.Sc. in Computer Science or Bioinformatics, or a BCA, with an average above 80%.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech in Electronics or Biotechnology, a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics or Statistics, or a B.Sc. in Biotechnology with programming courses. These need strong computer science training on the transcript, and the coordinators' review decides. A 10-point CGPA also needs checking, as the call does not say how it converts to a percentage.
- Often short: a B.Sc. in Biology, Zoology or Microbiology, or a B.Pharm, without computing courses, a B.Com, BBA or BA, or any degree with an average of 80% or below.
Computer science graduates with little biology usually meet the entry rule but take the extra 12 CFU of core subjects once enrolled. We check your transcript against these rules before you apply. [1][2]
English
English at CEFR level B2, shown by a certificate obtained by the time you apply, or a previous degree taught in English. The call refers to the university's table of accepted certificates rather than listing scores. Candidates from Iran or Afghanistan may also submit a Duolingo certificate. An English certificate above B2 can add points in the scholarship scoring. [1]
Applicants to English-taught master's programmes are exempt from the university's Italian entry test. [4] The study plan includes 3 ECTS of further language skills, and the programme suggests C1 English. [3]
Pre-admission and scholarship scoring
There is no admission test. [3] The programme coordinators grant pre-admission to candidates whose qualifications meet the curricular requirements and show the necessary preparation, and you hear by email within 45 days of applying. [1]
For the scholarship and reduced fees, a committee then scores pre-admitted candidates out of 100: [1]
- CV, bachelor's institution ranking, an English certificate above B2, and the relevance of your degree and activities such as internships, summer schools and work: up to 65 points.
- Grade average, normalised to a 0 to 10 scale: up to 10 points.
- Up to two recommendation letters and one motivation letter: up to 5 points.
- Online interview: up to 20 points, only for candidates with at least 50 points on the first three criteria.
A final score of at least 60/100 makes you eligible, and ties go to the younger candidate. [1] Under the standard rules, a review of your curriculum, with an interview if needed, applies to L-8 or L-31 graduates with a mark below 88/110 or who graduated more than 10 years ago, and to all graduates from other classes. [2]
2026/27 deadlines
These dates come from the 2026/27 international call. The 2027/28 call sets the new dates. [1]
- Applications: 29 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, 3 pm Italian time.
- Graduation: final-year students had to graduate by 30 June 2026.
- Scholarship and reduced-fee winners: seven days from the ranking to accept.
- Visa and Universitaly: non-EU candidates had to apply for the study visa and complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 30 June 2026.
Documents and non-EU steps
The application needs: [1]
- the personal information pages of your passport
- your three-year degree certificate, or an enrolment certificate showing your expected completion date
- a transcript in English listing all modules and exams, with ECTS credits, weighted average and grade range if possible (a transcript of records or Diploma Supplement)
- a CV in English, two pages at most
- your English certificate
- a cover letter where requested, plus any other relevant documents
- the receipt for the pre-admission fee, which is deducted from your fees at enrolment, except for scholarship winners
You can apply to no more than two programmes in the call. After pre-admission, you submit an official translation and legalisation of your diploma and a Declaration of Value. A CIMEA Statement of Comparability can replace the Declaration of Value, and a CIMEA Statement of Verification can replace legalisation. Non-EU candidates then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, for one programme only, and apply for a type D study visa. [1][4]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- University of Verona. Call for applications for pre-admission and for the award of scholarships and reduced flat-rate fees, International Master's degree programmes, with Annex 1 (admission requirements and evaluation criteria), academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona, Department of Computer Science. Master's degree in Medical Bioinformatics, admission requirements, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona. Master's degree in Medical Bioinformatics (class LM-18), degree programme description and regulations (annual fact sheet), academic year 2025/2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona. Information for international degree-seeking students, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona, Department of Computer Science. Master's degree in Medical Bioinformatics, programme overview page. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Medical Bioinformatics is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-18) taught in English by the Department of Computer Science at the University of Verona. It is a STEM degree based in Verona, with a part-time option and admission subject to entry requirements.
The degree trains computer scientists to design, develop and manage information systems for medicine, biology and healthcare, from complex biomedical software and clinical databases to health information systems and interfaces for visualising bioinformatics data. It suits graduates in computer science, engineering or the life sciences who have solid programming and maths foundations.
What you will study
The first year builds the computational core through four compulsory modules, then you pick electives in both years to lean towards genomics, imaging, clinical systems or high-performance computing. Course units in the 2026/27 study plan include:
- Biomedicine and bioinformatics databases (12 ECTS)
- Fundamental algorithms for Bioinformatics (12 ECTS)
- Programming for bioinformatics (12 ECTS)
- Machine learning for biological structures and networks (6 ECTS)
- Electives such as Human genomics and epigenomics, Systems biology, Medical Genetics and Epidemiological methods and biostatistics
- Second-year electives such as Biomedical decision support systems, Biomedical image processing, Computational Analysis of Genome-Scale Sequences and Healthcare Information Systems
How the programme is taught
The degree carries 120 ECTS, with in-person teaching and no compulsory attendance. The second year is lighter on lectures and heavier on your own work: the final thesis is worth 24 ECTS and is written and discussed in English, alongside a 3 ECTS internship and 3 ECTS of further language skills, where C1 English is suggested. [3] The programme's aims stress multi and interdisciplinary methods for building intelligent systems in medical informatics and bioinformatics, covering genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and clinical decision support.
Career paths
The official professional profile is the bioinformatics specialist for the life sciences (Informatico per le Scienze della Vita), trained for management and supervisory roles in medical and biological information systems. The university names these settings: [5]
- Companies producing software and hardware for bioinformatics or medical and clinical applications
- Public and private research bodies
- Genomic and health services
- Freelance practice and public employment
Fees and scholarships
For 2026/27, international students with a study visa or residence permit may qualify for a differentiated flat rate if they come from a low, lower-middle or upper-middle income country on the World Bank list. [4] The 2026/27 international master's call also offered this programme one scholarship of €8,000 a year with a fee exemption and up to four reduced flat fees for non-EU candidates, both for two years. [1] Eligible students can also apply to ESU Verona for a regional scholarship.
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU applicants living abroad with a foreign degree apply through the university's international master's call. It asks for a three-year degree in computer science, bioinformatics or another field with strong computer science training, a credit-weighted average above 80% and English at B2. For 2026/27 the call opened on 29 January and closed on 31 March 2026. The 2027/28 call is not yet published. [1]
After pre-admission comes Universitaly pre-enrolment, for one programme only, and the type D study visa application, both due by 30 June 2026 in the 2026/27 cycle. The university asks for an official translation and legalisation of your diploma and a Declaration of Value, or CIMEA statements in their place. [1][4]
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against Verona's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your international call application, Universitaly pre-enrolment and your Declaration of Value or CIMEA statements.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your regional DSU scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What bachelor's degree do I need for Verona's Medical Bioinformatics master?
With a foreign degree, a three-year bachelor's in computer science, bioinformatics or another field with strong basic training in computer science, and a credit-weighted average above 80%. The programme coordinators check that your curriculum fits before granting pre-admission. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No admission test. The coordinators review your degree for pre-admission. For the scholarship and reduced fees, a committee scores your CV, university ranking and English (up to 65 points), grades (up to 10) and letters (up to 5), and interviews candidates with at least 50 online. [1][3]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2, shown by a certificate held when you apply or by a degree taught in English. The call lists no specific scores, so we check which proof your file can use. A certificate above B2 can add points in the scholarship scoring. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, the international call for foreign-degree holders living outside Italy ran from 29 January to 31 March 2026, and Universitaly pre-enrolment and the visa application were due by 30 June 2026. The 2027/28 call sets the new dates. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, if you graduate in time. For 2026/27, final-year students could apply with an enrolment certificate showing the expected completion date, provided they graduated by 30 June 2026. [1]
I have a B.Sc. in Biotechnology or a B.Pharm. Can I apply?
Possibly, if your degree includes strong computer science training. The call asks for computer science, bioinformatics or a field with strong basic training in computer science, so the programming and computing courses on your transcript decide it. You also need an average above 80%. We check this before you apply. [1]
I have a computer science degree with little biology. Is that a problem?
Not for entry. Computer science is the main field the call names. Once enrolled, students whose bachelor's has fewer than 24 CFU in biology, chemistry or medicine must include two specific core subjects, worth 12 CFU, in their study plan. [1][2]
What jobs does this degree lead to?
The university's profile is the bioinformatics specialist for the life sciences, working at management and coordination level in companies making bioinformatics or medical software and hardware, public and private research bodies, genomic and health services, or freelance. [5]
Can someone handle my whole application to Medical Bioinformatics at Verona?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Verona's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the regional DSU scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Medical Bioinformatics?
A recognised three-year Indian bachelor's in computer science, IT or bioinformatics, such as a B.Tech, B.E., B.Sc. or BCA, can fit if your credit-weighted average is above 80% and you have English at B2. Other degrees need strong computer science training. The steps are the international call application, pre-admission and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Medical Bioinformatics are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: an application to the international call, pre-admission and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Medical Bioinformatics are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: an application to the international call, pre-admission and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Medical Bioinformatics are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: an application to the international call, pre-admission and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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