University of Catania — English Medical Program
The University of Catania (UNICT) offers the English medical program, officially named Medicine and Surgery, within the Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties. The program is in the LM-41 R class, is a six-year Laurea Magistrale a ciclo unico (Single-cycle Master's Degree), and totals 360 ECTS; the entrance exam is IMAT.
The official name of the program is Medicine and Surgery; Catania offers this English-taught medical program with a MedTech-focused curriculum identity that links it with technology, data science, and modern healthcare practices. This statement does not imply a separate “MedTech Medicine” degree. The A.O.U. “Policlinico - San Marco” in Catania is at the center of the course and clinical training context.
The 2025/2026 period is notable for Turkish candidates: all 60 quotas have been allocated to Non-EU candidates residing outside Italy. This distribution is not guaranteed or predicted for 2026/2027; it should be checked again when the new MUR/UNICT quota is published.
Useful Information
Program
Medicine and Surgery
Campus / Track
Catania — A.O.U. Policlinico - San Marco
Language of instruction
English
Duration
6 years / 12 terms
Degree
Laurea Magistrale a ciclo unico — LM-41 R
ECTS
360 CFU
Professional Training
In clinical internships, local language proficiency and attendance obligation are required.
Entrance Exam
IMAT
The most recent data period
2026/2027
Latest Non-EU cut-off in the site data
61.6 (2025/2026, position —)
Latest published EU quota / cut-off
0 seats · — cut-off (2025/2026)
Universitaly / IMAT
The national exam date is final; the IMAT registration window (August 26–September 9, 2026, 15:00 GMT+2) and the UNICT local dates should be checked from the latest announcements
2026 Pre-Enrollment Date
July 31, 2025 (2025/2026 historical reference)
IMAT Date
September 29, 2026 (MUR national exam schedule)
ERSU Catania 2026/2027 Application Deadline
August 10, 2026, 2:00 PM
First Installment Due Date
16 December 2025 (2025/2026 historical reference)
First Installment
150 € contribution + 140 € regional tax + 16 € stamp duty
Non-EU Fixed Fee
Approximately €306/year — For students not residing in Italy
Tuition Fee System
Non-resident flat all-inclusive contribution
Wage Calculation Method
A fixed contribution of €150 for students not residing in Italy; ISEE Parificato is not required for the basic fee
Additional Fees
140 € Sicily regional education rights tax + 16 € stamp duty
Tuition Fee
Approximately €306/year (official reference 2025/2026)
English B2 / MOI — Zorunlu
A B2 English certificate or an accepted MOI document is required for final enrollment; IMAT does not meet this requirement.
Italian B2
According to the audit source, before clinical activities begin, Italian B2 is required by the third year; the University Language Center offers courses from the first year.
Quota and Non-EU Cut-off Data
| Academic year | EU quota | EU cut-off | Non-EU quota | Non-EU cut-off | Ranking position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025/2026 | 0 | — | 60 | 61.6 | — |
| 2024/2025 | 30 | 54.8 | 30 | 57.2 | — |
| 2023/2024 | 60 | 32.4 | N/A | — | — |
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.
In 2023/2024, all 60 quotas were in the Non-EU joint pool for EU and Italy residents; no quotas were allocated to Non-EU candidates residing abroad. In 2024/2025, the distribution changed to 30 + 30. In the final official reference for 2025/2026, all 60 quotas were allocated to Non-EU candidates residing outside Italy.
This distribution of 60 people abroad outside the EU is an important final period advantage for Turkish candidates, but it cannot be assumed to continue before the 2026/2027 quota is published. Therefore, the 2026/2027 line has been left blank.
A separate figure for Marco Polo has not been specified in the official capacity documents; the current official announcement should also be checked.
The cut-off values of 61.6 for 2025 and 57.2 for 2024 come from this site's previously existing historical IMAT cut-off database; they are not derived from a new official final ranking PDF. No cut-off is shown for 2023 because there was no Non-EU abroad quota. Scores are not a guarantee of future results or admission.
Program and training structure
Medicine and Surgery is an LM-41 R program worth 360 CFU spanning 6 years and 12 semesters. The audit source specifies 36 integrated multidisciplinary courses and a total of 25 hours of student work per CFU. In clinical internship CFUs, this time is directly allocated to guided professional activity.
The program connects technology and data science components with modern healthcare applications; however, the degree awarded is still Medicine and Surgery. During the application, the official program name must be selected on Universitaly, and the term MedTech should not be considered a separate degree or track.
Non-positive results of IMAT in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics may give rise to OFA (Obblighi Formativi Aggiuntivi). A student who receives OFA can be registered with reservation until the obligations are completed; taking standard exams and transferring previous credits may be restricted.
Attendance to lectures, laboratories, and internships is mandatory. The audit source specifies that students whose mother tongue is not Italian must demonstrate B2 level Italian by the third year before starting clinical activities. The University Language Center offers Italian courses from the first year; this condition specific to Catania should not be generalized to other universities.
Tuition Fee
The basic university fee for a candidate coming from Turkey and not residing in Italy is approximately €306: €150 all-inclusive contribution + €140 regional tax + €16 stamp duty. The default fee for a Turkish non-resident candidate is not €2,350.
The ISEE Parificato is not required for this low basic university fee. In contrast, the ERSU Catania scholarship, dormitory, and cafeteria rights depend on an income and asset assessment, so the ISEE Parificato is a critical document for these social supports.
The 2026/2027 fee adjustment should also be checked; the total of €306 is the planning reference for the 2025/2026 official adjustment.
2026/2027
2025/2026
The annual all-inclusive contribution for students who do not reside in Italy is €150. A fixed regional tuition fee of €140 and a stamp duty of €16 are added to this; the total annual amount is approximately €306. This special non-resident fee mechanism is separate from the standard ISEE brackets for students residing in Italy.
ERSU Catania scholarship, dormitory, and cafeteria applications
Catania is in Sicily, and the correct regional student aid institution is ERSU Catania. ERSU can provide cash scholarships, student dormitory support, and cafeteria benefits. The results depend on the annual call, economic status, residency status, and academic achievement; the scholarship is neither automatic nor guaranteed.
The 2026/2027 ERSU application portal opens on June 24, 2026, at 19:00 and closes on August 10, 2026, at 14:00. The first benefit rankings for first-year students will be published by October 30, 2026. Since the August deadline comes before the IMAT result, applicants must prepare their financial documents without waiting for the acceptance result.
Non-EU candidates need to prepare family income and property documents with translation, apostille, or necessary legalization procedures and complete the ISEE Parificato process. A lack of a valid passport/ID, residence permit, or application postal receipt for the ISEE Parificato may lead to the suspension of benefit status.
First-year support may be temporarily granted based on economic indicators and later linked to CFU/merit conditions. Failure to meet the required academic thresholds may result in the loss of scholarship or dormitory rights and the reclamation of some amounts previously provided; the candidate should also read the merit items of the current ERSU call.
Non-EU application roadmap
- 1
Universitaly pre-enrollmentJuly 31, 2025 — historical 2025/2026 reference
It is a mandatory national pre-registration step for visa-required Non-EU applicants. The resulting application summary is used in the consulate student visa process.
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ERSU Catania applicationJune 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – August 10, 2026, 2:00 PM
Candidates who want scholarship, dormitory, and cafeteria support should apply with the ISEE Parificato documents without waiting for the IMAT result.
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IMAT registration26 August–9 September 2025, 15:00 GMT+2
Program and exam center selection is completed through Universitaly. This window is only a historical reference for 2025/2026.
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IMAT national examSeptember 29, 2026
The 2026 IMAT national exam date is September 29, 2026, according to the MUR calendar. UNICT local ranking, enrollment, and document submission dates should be checked separately in the university's latest announcement.
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Score and ranking publications
In the 2025/2026 reference, scores were published on September 25, 2025, and the national ranking on October 13, 2025. The Non-EU abroad pool is locally managed by Catania.
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Final enrollment and feeDecember 16, 2025 first payment — historical reference
The accepted student completes the diploma eligibility, B2/MOI, visa, and payment procedures within the given short periods.
Diploma Compatibility and Required Documents
- Valid passport or identity card.
- At least 12 years of formal education and a high school diploma showing eligibility for higher education.
- Official translation, apostille, or legalization of diplomas, transcripts, and other documents when necessary.
- Declaration of Value (DoV) or CIMEA Statement of Comparability.
- Universitaly pre-enrollment application summary/receipt.
- An English certificate accepted at B2 level (such as IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge) or an acceptable Medium of Instruction (MOI) document confirming that previous education was in English.
- Student visa and relevant consular documents for non-EU candidates.
- For candidates coming from Turkey, the context of YKS showing that the high school diploma gives the right to access university in Turkey should be prepared along with DoV/CIMEA and consular documents; current requirements should be checked from official documents.
- If ERSU scholarship, dormitory, or cafeteria support is requested, for ISEE Parificato, translated and certified family income/asset documents along with a residence permit or application receipt are required.
Ranking and registration process
- 1
EU/equivalent national ranking
EU candidates, candidates with equivalent statuses, and Non-EU candidates legally residing in Italy are evaluated in the national ranking conducted by CINECA.
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Non-EU abroad local ranking
The ranking of non-EU applicants residing outside Italy is published and updated locally by the University of Catania.
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Tie-break order
In the case of equal total IMAT scores, the order of priority is applied as follows: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, Logical Reasoning and Reading Skills, the accepted English certificate, and finally the younger candidate.
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Enrollment and scrolling
Winning candidates should not miss the announced short registration period. Places that are not registered may pass to the next candidate in the subsequent scrolling stages.
Official Communication and Application Channels
Medicine and Surgery Course Secretariat: settore.medico@unict.it
Department office: chirmed@unict.it
ERSU Catania: protocollo@pec.ersucatania.it / assegnazione@ersucatania.it
Important considerations
- The fully Non-EU abroad quota of 60 people in 2025/2026 is not guaranteed for 2026/2027; current MUR and UNICT documents should be awaited.
- A B2 English certificate or an accepted MOI is mandatory for final enrollment. Passing the IMAT does not automatically fulfill the English proficiency requirement; lack of documentation may prevent enrollment.
- Approximately €306 basic university fee does not require ISEE Parificato, but it is required for ERSU scholarship, dormitory, and cafeteria rights. These two financial processes should not be confused.
- The final ERSU application closes on August 10, 2026, before the IMAT result; starting to prepare the documents after the result means being late.
- For clinical activities, the Catania-specific Italian B2 requirement and mandatory attendance should be included in the planning until the third year.
- The 2026 IMAT national exam date is September 29, 2026; the IMAT registration window and UNICT local ranking and enrollment dates should also be checked from the latest official announcements.
Assessment for Turkish students
Editorial evaluation
For a Turkish candidate, Catania has two significant advantages: a quota of 60 places entirely allocated to the Non-EU abroad group for the 2025/2026 period, and a basic annual university cost of approximately €306 for students not residing in Italy. However, both elements are dependent on the relevant official period; they must be reconfirmed when the 2026/2027 quota and fee arrangements are announced.
English proficiency here is not just at a tie-break level like Vanvitelli. In Catania, a B2 certificate or an accepted MOI is an independent requirement for final enrollment, and IMAT does not replace this requirement. If the document is missing during the application, pre-enrollment may remain conditional, and if not completed, final registration can be blocked.
YKS is part of the eligibility package that shows that a Turkish high school diploma provides access to higher education in Turkey. A specific YKS score threshold should not be claimed; the results document, diploma, DoV/CIMEA, and consular process should be prepared together.
The financial plan should be carried out in two separate files: although the ISEE Certification is not required for the university's approximate €306 basic fee, it is required for the ERSU Catania scholarship, dormitory, and meal rights for foreign family income/asset documents. Since the deadline of August 10, 2026 is before the IMAT, this document package should be prepared at the beginning of the summer.
To compare the other option in Sicily, you can check University of Messina; to compare the latest Non-EU distributions and fee systems, you can consult the pages of University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, University of Marche, and University of Bari Aldo Moro.
Frequently asked questions
Is the University of Catania Medicine and Surgery program in English?
Yes. The official name of the program is Medicine and Surgery; it is conducted in English in the LM-41 R class, for six years and 360 CFU.
Is the official name of the program in Catania MedTech Medicine?
No. The official degree title is Medicine and Surgery. MedTech describes the program's curriculum identity related to technology, data science, and modern health applications; it is not a separate degree.
How many Non-EU quotas are there for Catania 2025/2026?
In the last official reference for 2025/2026, all 60 quotas were allocated to Non-EU candidates residing outside Italy. This distribution is not guaranteed for 2026/2027.
How much is the annual fee for a Turkish non-resident student in Catania?
In the 2025/2026 arrangement, it is approximately €306: €150 all-inclusive contribution + €140 regional tax + €16 stamp duty. The amount for 2026/2027 should be verified separately.
Is ISEE Parificato required for the basic fee of €306?
No. ISEE Parificato is not required for the €150 contribution applied to students who do not reside in Italy. However, ISEE Parificato is required for the ERSU Catania scholarship, dormitory, and cafeteria rights.
Is an English B2 certificate mandatory in Catania?
Yes. An accepted B2 certificate or an acceptable MOI confirming that previous education was in English is required. IMAT does not automatically fulfill this requirement, and missing documents may prevent final enrollment.
When is the deadline for ERSU Catania 2026/2027?
The portal opens on June 24, 2026, at 19:00 and closes on August 10, 2026, at 14:00. Since this date is before the IMAT result, the economic documents should be prepared in advance.
Does Catania require Italian for clinical training?
According to the audit source, students whose native language is not Italian must achieve B2 level Italian by the third year before clinical activities begin. The University Language Center offers courses starting from the first year.
Why is YKS important for Turkish students?
Since Turkey uses a national exam for university access, the document showing that the candidate has passed this exam is part of the diploma equivalency package. YKS, DoV/CIMEA, and consular documents should be considered together; current requirements should be checked from the official announcement.
This guide is based on official UNICT, MUR, and ERSU Catania information from the source review dated July 12, 2026. According to the MUR calendar, the 2026 IMAT national exam date is September 29, 2026; the 2026/2027 quota, registration window, and UNICT local dates should be rechecked when the information is published. Historical cut-off values come from the site's current database.
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