About the University of Messina
Founded in 1548, the University of Messina (UniMe) is one of the oldest academic institutions in Italy. Located in the city of Messina, Sicily, the university provides a learning environment where historical academic traditions meet modern educational requirements for both local and international students.
Year of Foundation: 1548
Location: Messina, Sicily, Italy
Official Website: UNIME
About the International Medical School (UniMe-IMS)
The University of Messina International Medical School (UniMe–IMS) is a six-year Single Cycle Degree Programme in Medicine and Surgery taught entirely in English. Established in 2018, the program follows a curriculum designed to align with European academic and clinical frameworks.
The degree structure allows students to acquire competencies in biomedical sciences, clinical medicine, and professional ethics. In addition to theoretical lectures, the program incorporates practical training to prepare students for medical practice. This clinical focus ensures that graduates meet the professional requirements of the healthcare sector.
Moreover, UniMe-IMS maintains a diverse classroom environment by attracting applicants from various global regions. This setting allows students to interact with different perspectives during their medical training.
World Rankings
Overall University Rankings
| Ranking Organization | World Ranking |
| QS – World University Rankings 2026 | 741-750 |
| THE (Times Higher Education) – World University Rankings 2026 | 501-600 |
| ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) – 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities | 801-900 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking – Traditional Edition 2025 | 563 |
Medicine Subject Rankings
(These rankings reflect the overall performance of the medical faculty.)
| Ranking Organization | Medicine Ranking |
| QS (Medicine) | 501-550 |
| THE (Medical and Health) | 301-400 |
| ARWU (Clinical Medicine) | – |
| CWTS Leiden (Biomedical and health sciences) | 378 |
Admission Quotas and IMAT Score Ranges
Annual Student Quotas
- EU students: 55
- Non-EU students: 56
IMAT Score Statistics
This table shows the highest score among all admitted students, together with the minimum admission scores for the EU and Non-EU quotas.
| Academic Year | Highest Score (EU & Non-EU) | EU Minimum Score | Non-EU Minimum Score |
| 2025 | 79 | ~55 | 58.2 |
| 2024 | 78.3 | ~55 | 61.4 |
| 2023 | 60.1 | 32.8 | 36.9 |
Tuition Fees, Scholarships, and Accommodation
Tuition Fees
At Italian public universities, tuition fees are calculated based on the official ISEE (family income) certificate.
This system applies to both EU and Non-EU students, meaning that fees are income-based.
Depending on family income:
- Fees can be very low or even fully waived,
- Or can reach approximately €500–€5,000 per year for higher-income families.
Scholarships – DSU (Diritto allo Studio Universitario)
The DSU regional scholarship is a public financial aid program that provides eligible students with financial grants, accommodation, and subsidized meals. It is available at all Italian public universities and is awarded by the regional authority where the university is located.
Learn more about the DSU Regional Scholarship, which provides financial aid, accommodation, and meals to eligible students.
University of Messina Scholarships
Details on merit-based and financial-support scholarships offered by the University of Messina are available on the Financial Support page.
Accommodation
Learn more about student accommodation and housing options at the University of Messina.
