University of Bari Aldo Moro — Medicine and Surgery (Bari Aldo Moro University)
The University of Bari Aldo Moro (UniBa) offers the Medicine and Surgery program taught in English as the Bari English Medical Curriculum (BEMC) / Medicina e Chirurgia in lingua inglese at the A.O.U. Policlinico Consorziale Bari campus and under the Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) / School of Medicine. This is a program completely separate from the Italian-taught medical track, with its own application and administrative process; all courses and basic administrative operations are conducted in English. The program is classified under LM-41, is a six-year single-cycle Master's Degree, and has a total of 360 CFU/ECTS.
When evaluating the program, not only the IMAT but also the 69 EU/11 Non-EU quotas, the income-based tuition fee system based on ISEE Parificato, the ADISU Puglia scholarship application window that closes before the IMAT (July 14 – August 13, 2026), document eligibility, and the context of YKS should be considered together.
Useful Information
Program
Medicine and Surgery
Campus / Track
A.O.U. Policlinico Consorziale Bari · BEMC (Bari English Medical Curriculum)
BEMC Explanation
BEMC / "Medicine and Surgery in English", is a program completely separate from Bari's Italian-taught Medicine track, with its own quota and administrative process. All education is carried out on a single campus at A.O.U. Policlinico Consorziale Bari.
Language of instruction
English
Duration
6 years
Degree
LM-41 · Single-cycle Master's Degree (Laurea Magistrale a ciclo unico)
ECTS
360 CFU
Entrance Exam
IMAT
The most recent data period
2025/2026
Total Quota
80 (2025/2026)
Non-EU joint pool residing in the EU + Italy
69 (2025/2026)
Non-EU quota residing outside Italy
11 (2025/2026)
Latest Non-EU cut-off in the site data
49.3 (2025/2026, position —)
Latest published EU quota / cut-off
69 seats · 53.1 cut-off (2025/2026)
Universitaly / IMAT
IMAT 2026 registration: August 26–September 9, 2026, 15:00 GMT+2; UniBa band/enrollment dates should be checked separately
IMAT Date
September 29, 2026 (Approved by MUR on July 4, 2026, corrected from October 8)
Band Release Date
Summer/August 2026 is expected (the 2025/2026 cycle was published on August 8, 2025) — not yet finalized
ADISU Puglia Application Deadline
August 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM (ADISU Puglia Grants, Benefits and Services 2026/2027)
ISEEUP Deadline
It is mandatory for the ADISU Puglia scholarship; it is also required for the Federico II tuition fee calculation to avoid falling into Fascia G.
First Installment
Approximately €156 (€140 regional tax + €16 stamp duty) — subject to annual adjustment
Non-EU Fixed Fee
It is not a fixed figure — income-based system based on ISEE Parificato
Tuition Fee System
Regulation on student contributions (UniBa) — Income-based system based on the Parificato ISEE
Maximum Fee
Fascia G (the highest slice) — Automatically applied if the ISEE Parificato document is not submitted on time
Wage Calculation Method
Non-EU/international students are placed into an income bracket with the ISEE Certificate; this is different from Federico II's fixed country-band system. The first installment (regional tax + stamp duty, approximately €156) is independent of income, but the remaining installments vary according to the income bracket. If the income document is not submitted by the deadline, the student is automatically placed in the highest bracket (Fascia G).
English Certificate (Band/Consulate Context)
It should be checked with the current band. Since IMAT is applied in English, the main determinant in academic admission is IMAT; however, the consulate or local band documents may request additional English proof. It has not been officially confirmed that a certificate like IELTS/TOEFL is mandatory for registration.
ADISU Puglia Timing
The application window is between July 14 – August 13, 2026, and it closes before the IMAT exam (September 29, 2026); students must apply without knowing the admission result.
Quota and Non-EU Cut-off Data
| Academic year | EU quota | EU cut-off | Non-EU quota | Non-EU cut-off | Ranking position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | 69 | 53.1 | 11 | 49.3 | — |
| 2024/2025 | 69 | 55.8 | 8 + 3 Marco Polo | 65.8 | — |
| 2023/2024 | 69 | 34.1 | 11 | 31.2 | — |
The EU and Non-EU quota/cut-off columns show the official ranking data published in the relevant years. Past cut-off values do not guarantee acceptance for future periods.
The quota for 2025/2026 (69 EU/Italy-resident + 11 standard Non-EU = 80 total) has been independently verified through a search result directly quoting the official UniBa admission page ("Medicine and Surgery - Medicina e Chirurgia in lingua inglese Academic Year 2025/2026") and is based on MUR D.M. no. 599 of 07-08-2025. These numbers reflect a significant increase compared to the 8-person Non-EU quota in the 2023/2024 period.
For Marco Polo, there is no separate quota for this track found in any source. This is not presented as a definite zero (0) — it is only marked as 'not additionally specified,' because the sources do not contain a clear statement of zero on this matter.
These 69/11/80 figures reflect 2025/2026, the most recent official quota cycle. As of the date this page was prepared, the official MUR decree for 2026/2027 has not yet been published (typically expected in summer 2026); instead of leaving the quota blank, the 2025/2026 figures are shown as the most recent official reference (baseline) and will be updated when the 2026/2027 decree is published.
The quota of only 11 Non-EU places means a tough competition for Turkish candidates. The cut-off assessment on this page is based on the site's own current historical IMAT cut-off database (2025/2026: 49.3); third-party cut-off predictions, consultancy tables, or ranking data from another university have not been used in any way.
Due to the small size of the non-EU quota, it is recommended that candidates leave no margin in their IMAT preparation and check this section again when the site's own historical database is updated. For quota comparison, the general list of [English Medical Universities in Italy](/italyada-tip-universiteleri) can be consulted.
Program and training structure
The Medicine and Surgery program (Bari English Medical Curriculum / BEMC, officially in Italian Medicina e Chirurgia in lingua inglese), in the LM-41 class, is a six-year single-cycle Master's Degree and comprises a total of 360 CFU/ECTS (an annual average of 60 CFU, the standard structure for LM-41 programs across Italy). The program is administratively run by the Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) / School of Medicine and all teaching takes place at A.O.U. Policlinico Consorziale Bari, integrated with the university hospital infrastructure on a single campus; there is no additional/auxiliary campus.
Admission is entirely based on the national IMAT exam (national programmed access).
OFA (additional education obligation) can be assigned by UniBa to candidates who fall below the minimum threshold in certain scientific fields (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) in the IMAT, but are ranked in the overall ranking. A definite, isolated score threshold for OFA has not been established in this research process; therefore, this page does not claim a specific threshold. OFA does not prevent enrollment; however, it requires passing additional exam(s) in the relevant field within the first year. Failure to complete OFA prevents progression to the second year.
Attendance to clinical/practical activities and courses is mandatory in accordance with LM-41 standards.
Clinical training intensifies from the third year; it includes TPV (Tirocinio Pratico Valutativo — practical-evaluative internship) internships and multi-specialty service rotations.
There is no official Italian entry requirement for registration or visa. However, the curriculum usually includes an 'Italian for Medics' component (Italian for medical students) before clinical rotations; this serves as a practical integration tool for clinical communication with patients, not a barrier to entry.
Tuition Fee
Bari, unlike Federico II, does not have a fixed country-band tuition fee; it is determined through an income-based system based on ISEE Parificato. Statements such as "Non-EU students in Bari only pay €156/year" or "ISEE Parificato is not required" are incorrect and are not used on this page.
The amount of €156 only represents the first installment (€140 regional tax + €16 stamp duty); this is not the total annual tuition fee. The remaining installments depend on the income bracket calculated according to ISEE Parificato, and this amount may vary annually.
The ISEE Certificate is required for Non-EU/international students both to correctly place the UniBa tuition fee into the appropriate income bracket and for the ADISU Puglia regional scholarship application — the same document is used for both purposes (unlike at Federico II, where these two processes are separate).
If the valid income document is not submitted on time, the student is automatically placed in the highest income bracket (Fascia G); therefore, Turkish families should start the ISEE Parificato process early. The late payment penalty is €95.
The exact amounts and deadlines for the 2026/2027 income brackets cannot be officially fully confirmed as of the date this page was prepared (technical access to the relevant UniBa page was not available during this session); candidates should also check the current Regolamento sulla contribuzione studentesca document.
2025/2026
At UniBa, the tuition fee is determined through an income-based system within the framework of the Regolamento sulla contribuzione studentesca (student contribution regulation) — this is fundamentally different from Federico II's fixed country-band flat-fee system. All students, including non-EU/international students, are required to submit ISEE Parificato to determine their income brackets (fascia); this is not a fixed fee group, but a graduated system calculated based on family income/asset status. The first installment — totaling approximately €156, including regional tax (€140) and stamp duty (€16) — applies to everyone regardless of income and is subject to annual adjustments; however, this is NOT THE ANNUAL TOTAL TUITION FEE, only the amount of the first installment. The remaining installments depend on the income bracket calculated according to ISEE Parificato. If the valid income document is not submitted by the deadline (historically the end of December), the student is automatically placed in the highest income bracket (Fascia G), and the remaining installments are calculated according to this bracket. The late payment penalty is €95.
Scholarship and dormitory applications
The main scholarship and student rights institution in the Puglia region is ADISU Puglia. The institution can offer rights such as scholarships, tuition fee exemptions/reductions, subsidized meal services, and accommodation/rent support under the "Bando Benefici e Servizi" (Call for Rights and Services); the scope varies according to the call text of the relevant year.
The official call for the 2026/2027 period has been published: the application window for undergraduate, master's, and single-cycle Master's Degree programs (including Medicine and Surgery) is open from July 14, 2026, at 08:00 to August 13, 2026, at 12:00. Applications are only submitted online through the ADISU Puglia Student Portal.
Critical planning point: The ADISU Puglia application deadline (August 13, 2026) comes before the IMAT exam (September 29, 2026). This means that Turkish students have to complete the summer scholarship application and the required documents in the middle of the summer, before knowing their IMAT result or admission status. Students who plan to wait for the IMAT result and apply in September will definitely miss this process.
The official ISEE/ISPE eligibility thresholds for 2026/2027 have been set at €26,000 and €56,000, respectively; the basic scholarship amounts have been updated with the ISTAT adjustment and vary according to the distance category (the highest amount for students coming from abroad/fuori sede). These figures are provided for general context; the exact individual entitlement is determined based on the result of the ISEE Parificato application.
For the application, it is mandatory to provide the ISEE Parificato document, calculated through a recognized CAF (Centro di Assistenza Fiscale), showing the family's foreign income, property, and household structure; the documents must be translated, legalized, and apostilled if necessary. This document is also used to correctly place the UniBa tuition fee into the appropriate income bracket.
The scholarship is not an absolute right; the application is subject to the approval of ADISU Puglia and the call conditions of the relevant year.
Non-EU application roadmap
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ADISU Puglia scholarship application — before IMATJuly 14 – August 13, 2026
The application window for the 2026/2027 period is between July 14, 2026 (08:00) and August 13, 2026 (12:00). This is a process completely independent of university enrollment, closing before the IMAT exam (September 29, 2026). Candidates must apply without knowing the admission result.
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IMAT examSeptember 29, 2026
The IMAT exam date for the 2026/2027 period has been approved as September 29, 2026, by MUR. This date was changed from the previously announced October 8 date through a correction (errata corrige) published by MUR on July 4, 2026 — this indicates that the dates may change until the official MUR announcement is finalized; candidates should follow the latest MUR notification.
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Universitaly pre-enrollment and admission announcement
The IMAT 2026 registration window has been announced by MUR as August 26–September 9, 2026, 15:00 GMT+2. Non-EU candidates requiring a visa should also follow Universitaly/pre-enrollment and UniBa’s own admission notice; UniBa’s quotas, application requirements, and local registration dates should be verified from the latest call.
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University registration (post-ranking)
After the IMAT ranking is published, the final registration date for UniBa will be announced separately. As of the date this page was prepared, an official final registration date for 2026/2027 has not been published ("to be published / post-ranking").
Diploma Compatibility and Required Documents
- Valid passport.
- High school diploma — must demonstrate the completion of at least 12 years of formal education; this is the standard basic requirement of MUR for all degrees.
- Academic transcript that can be requested when necessary.
- Official translation and legalization/apostille procedures are mandatory for all foreign documents, including diploma, transcript, and income proof required for ISEE, into Italian with official translation and Apostille/legalization.
- Declaration of Value (DoV) — Issued by the Italian embassy/consulate; or CIMEA Statement of Comparability — accepted as an alternative to the DoV. One of the two is required for registration.
- Universitaly pre-enrollment receipt — when valid for Non-EU candidates requiring a visa.
- Visa/residence permit documents — for non-EU candidates who require a visa.
- ISEE Parificato documents — for both UniBa tuition fee calculation and the ADISU Puglia scholarship application, must be prepared through a recognized CAF.
- For candidates applying from Turkey, the high school diploma must grant access to higher education in Turkey. Therefore, YKS, diploma eligibility, DoV/CIMEA, and consular documents should be evaluated together.
Official Communication and Application Channels
Medical and Surgery Student Secretariat: segreteriastudenti.medicina@uniba.it — registration, tuition fee, and academic career procedures.
U.O. Procedure for access to courses with limited enrollment (Palazzo Ateneo, Piazza Umberto I, No. 1, Bari) — administrative unit related to quota and application procedures for programs with limited access.
Important considerations
- The non-EU quota is only 11 people (2025/2026, officially confirmed); this means a highly competitive environment.
- Unlike Federico II, the tuition fee is not a fixed country-wide amount; it is an income-based system based on ISEE Parificato. €156 is only the first installment, not the total annual fee.
- The ADISU Puglia scholarship application deadline (August 13, 2026) comes before the IMAT exam (September 29, 2026); this is one of the timing-sensitive points and a warning that should not be deeply hidden.
- The IMAT 2026 date has been updated (from October 8 to September 29); candidates should follow the updated MUR announcement.
- The IMAT 2026 registration window has been officially announced: August 26–September 9, 2026, 15:00 GMT+2. The 2026/2027 quota, local enrollment at UniBa, and university-specific document dates should also be checked separately when the updated UniBa announcement is made.
- The requirement of 12 years of formal education is a national prerequisite for access to higher education in Italy and should be evaluated together with the YKS context for Turkish candidates.
Assessment for Turkish students
Editorial evaluation
For candidates applying from Turkey, the issue is not only the IMAT score. Universities in Italy check whether a foreign high school diploma grants access to higher education in the country where it was issued; in the context of Turkey, this is related to the YKS process. The importance of the YKS does not come from UniBa directly requesting a score, but from the fact that the Italian consulate will not issue a Declaration of Value (DoV) in Turkey without proof of access to university. Therefore, YKS, diploma eligibility, DoV/CIMEA, and consulate documents should be evaluated together.
UniBa's official quota for 2025/2026 has been confirmed: 69 EU/Italy-resident + 11 standard Non-EU (total 80). Competition is quite intense with only an 11-person Non-EU quota. The cut-off assessment on this page is based on the site's own existing historical IMAT cut-off database (2025/2026: 49.3); this does not create a guarantee or target score commitment for the next year. The quota for 2026/2027 has not yet been finalized.
A critical warning regarding tuition fees: Bari does NOT APPLY a fixed country-band flat-fee system like University of Naples Federico II. Everyone, including non-EU students, is placed into a fee bracket based on ISEE Certification. The first installment (approximately €156, regional tax + stamp duty) is independent of income, but the remaining installments depend on the income bracket, and if the income documentation is not submitted on time, the student falls into the highest bracket (Fascia G). Turkish families should start this process early and should not operate under the assumption that "only €156 is paid in Bari."
The most critical point in terms of timing: The ADISU Puglia scholarship application window (July 14 – August 13, 2026) closes before the IMAT exam (September 29, 2026). Turkish students must prepare their ADISU application and ISEE Parificato documents before knowing their IMAT result or admission status; planning to apply after waiting for the exam result means missing this opportunity entirely. The IMAT Application Calendar page can also be useful for general calendar logic.
Universitaly pre-enrollment and UniBa's own registration (immatricolazione) process are separate steps: Universitaly pre-enrollment is a preliminary registration that triggers the visa process at the national level; UniBa registration, on the other hand, is a local process that secures your physical university place after the IMAT ranking. The exact dates for both processes for 2026/2027 have not yet been published.
This page takes a cautious stance regarding English proficiency: As of the date this page was prepared, it could not be verified whether a separate English certificate is listed as a mandatory university entry requirement in the current UniBa regulations. Historically, passing the IMAT in English for LM-41 programs conducted in English is considered sufficient to meet the academic language requirement; however, the consulate's visa assessment may request additional proof of English. Turkish applicants are advised to check the current UniBa regulations and the practice of the Italian consulate in their own country.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bari Medicine and Surgery in English?
Yes. The program is commonly known as the Bari English Medical Curriculum (BEMC) and its official Italian name is Medicina e Chirurgia in lingua inglese. All courses and basic administrative procedures are conducted in English; this is a program completely separate from UniBa's Medicine track conducted in Italian.
Is BEMC a separate university or a special program?
No. BEMC is an official program of the Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro; 'Medicine and Surgery' is the official registration name, while BEMC is the commonly used English track label. It is not a separate university or private institution.
What is the Non-EU quota for Bari?
It has been confirmed through direct review of the official UniBa admission page for 2025/2026: 69 EU/Italy-resident + 11 standard Non-EU (total 80). This is the most up-to-date official quota cycle; the official figures for 2026/2027 have not yet been published.
Is there a Marco Polo quota?
A separate Marco Polo quota specifically for this program has not been found in any source; it is presented not as a definite zero, but as 'not otherwise specified'.
What is the date of IMAT 2026?
September 29, 2026. This date has been changed from the previously announced October 8 date with a correction (errata corrige) published by MUR on July 4, 2026. Candidates should follow the updated MUR announcements.
Is the tuition fee in Bari the same as Federico II's?
No. While Federico II uses a fixed country-band flat-fee system for non-EU students, Bari uses an income-based system based on ISEE Parificato. In Bari, €156 is only the first installment (regional tax + stamp duty); it is not the total annual fee. The remaining installments vary according to the income bracket.
Is the ISEE Certification necessary?
Yes, it is absolutely necessary. Unlike Federico II in Bari, the ISEE Parificato is mandatory both for placing the tuition fee in the correct income bracket and for the ADISU Puglia regional scholarship application. If the document is not submitted on time, the student is automatically placed in the highest income bracket (Fascia G).
When is the application deadline for the ADISU Puglia scholarship?
The application window for the 2026/2027 period is between July 14, 2026 (08:00) and August 13, 2026 (12:00). This date closes before the IMAT exam (September 29, 2026); students must apply without knowing the admission result.
Can I wait for the IMAT result and then apply to ADISU?
No. The ADISU Puglia application window closes before the IMAT exam. Students who plan to wait for the IMAT result and apply in September will definitely miss this opportunity.
Is the YKS relevant for Turkey?
Yes. UniBa does not directly require a YKS score, but the Italian consulate will not issue a Declaration of Value (DoV) in Turkey without proof of access to a university. Therefore, Turkish candidates should consider YKS results, high school diploma eligibility, the DoV/CIMEA document, and the consulate process together.
English certificate gerekiyor mu?
As of the date this page was prepared, it does not claim to be a definitive requirement. The English implementation of IMAT is generally considered to meet the academic language requirement for LM-41 programs conducted in English. However, the consulate may request additional proof of English; this depends on the consulate and the current UniBa band. It has not been officially confirmed that IELTS/TOEFL is mandatory for registration.
This guide is based on official UniBa, MUR and ADISU Puglia sources. The quota (69 EU / 11 Non-EU / 80 total), IMAT date September 29, 2026, IMAT 2026 registration window (August 26–September 9, 2026, 15:00 GMT+2) and ADISU Puglia 2026/2027 application window have been checked from the available source set. The ISEE Parificato system, the first installment of €156 and the updated UniBa fee regulations for Fascia G risk should also be reviewed. The full quota for 2026/2027, UniBa local enrollment and university-specific document deadlines will be updated when published.
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