Single-cycle Master in Medicine and Surgery at University of Rome Tor Vergata
Six-year English-taught Medicine and Surgery degree (LM-41) at Tor Vergata in Rome: 12 semesters, 36 integrated courses and 60 credits of clinical training, with national restricted access and a double degree with CLAEH University.
Master
6 years
Rome
English
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Medicine and Surgery at the University of Rome Tor Vergata is a six-year, 360 ECTS single-cycle degree (LM-41) taught entirely in English, with places set nationally through an admission test. Non-EU students pay a flat rate or an income-based fee, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
- A secondary school qualification that gives access to university, with a CIMEA statement of verification and comparability (or an ARDI statement of correspondence) for foreign qualifications.
- A place in the national admission test for medicine degrees taught in English, as set out in the yearly call.
- English and any other requirements as stated in the 2026/27 call and its annexes.
- Pre-enrolment on Universitaly if you are a non-EU applicant living abroad.
- Basic Italian by the clinical years, supported by a free course from the university.
About the programme
Medicine and Surgery is a six-year single-cycle degree (laurea magistrale a ciclo unico, class LM-41) worth 360 credits and taught entirely in English at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. It is run by the School of Medicine and Surgery through the Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, and presents itself as the International Medical School Tor Vergata. Places are set nationally.
The course aims to train doctors with a biomedical, psychological and social view of health, with a strong focus on prevention and health promotion. It suits school leavers who want an English-taught medical degree at a public university and are ready to learn Italian for patient contact.
What you will study
The degree runs over 12 semesters and 36 integrated courses, with basic and clinical science integrated across all years. At least 60 credits go to vocational training, and clinical practice modules appear from the first year. The current plan includes:
- Physics and Statistics, Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry, Biology, and Histology and Embryology
- Human Anatomy I and II, Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Microbiology
- Immunology and Immunopathology, General Pathology and Physiopathology, and Laboratory Medicine
- Systemic Pathology I to III, Anatomic Pathology and Pharmacology
- Public Health, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy, Neurological Sciences and Psychiatry
- General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Genetics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pediatric Sciences
- Emergencies, Forensic Medicine, and Clinical Practice I to VI
How the programme is taught
Teaching is patient-oriented and uses community health centres, GP surgeries and hospitals. Methods include tutorials, clinical triggers, problem-oriented learning and seminars, with area tutors and personal tutors. Attendance at lectures and training is compulsory before you can sit exams.
Clinical practice needs basic Italian from the third year, and the university offers a free Italian course to its students. The degree page lists a double degree with CLAEH University.
Career paths
Graduates work as medical doctors in clinical, healthcare and biomedical settings. The degree is also the required entry qualification for Italy's postgraduate medical specialty schools.
Fees and scholarships
Medicine is on the list of Tor Vergata degrees with a €2,500 yearly flat rate for non-EU students who choose not to declare family income, plus €156 regional tax and stamp duty. Declaring income through the ISEE parificato gives an income-based fee from €156. On the flat rate, LazioDisco winners are exempt only from the €140 regional fee; through the income route the degree can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Admission follows a yearly call with a national admission test for medicine degrees taught in English. The 2026/27 call, its annexes for foreign qualifications and a notice on available places are published on the university's course page.
Foreign school qualifications need a CIMEA statement or an ARDI statement of correspondence. Non-EU applicants living abroad also pre-enrol on Universitaly and then apply for a type D study visa. The 2027/28 call is not out yet.
How ApplyAZ helps
If this programme fits your goals, ApplyAZ can include it in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes at Italian public universities. We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose, submit your applications and Universitaly pre-enrolment, file your DSU scholarship application and prepare your visa file, with a named person on each stage. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa. See how ApplyAZ works or check your eligibility.
Questions and answers
Is Medicine and Surgery at Tor Vergata taught in English?
Yes, the whole course is taught in English. Basic Italian is needed for clinical practice from the third year, and the university runs a free Italian course for its students.
Is there an entrance test?
Yes. Places are set nationally and admission goes through the national test for medicine degrees taught in English. The yearly call gives the date, places and scoring rules.
When can I apply for 2027/28?
The 2027/28 call is not published yet. The 2026/27 call and its annexes are on the university's Medicine and Surgery course page.
How long is the degree?
Six years and 360 ECTS, organised in 12 semesters and 36 integrated courses. At least 60 credits go to vocational training in clinical settings.
How much does it cost?
Non-EU students who do not declare income pay a €2,500 flat rate plus €156 regional tax and stamp duty. Declaring income through the ISEE parificato gives a fee from €156.
What can I do after graduating?
Graduates work as doctors in clinical, healthcare and biomedical roles. The degree is also the entry requirement for Italian medical specialty schools.
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