Key Points for IMAT 2026 Candidates
DiSCo Lazio has published the Bando Diritto allo Studio 2026/2027, which regulates access to student support benefits for the 2026/2027 academic year in the Lazio region.
For IMAT 2026 candidates aiming to study Medicine or Dentistry in English in Lazio, this is an important process to follow early. Scholarship and accommodation procedures may begin before final university enrolment is completed, so students should not wait until the end of the admission process to check the official requirements.
Public universities in Lazio relevant to IMAT candidates*
For IMAT candidates, the Lazio region is particularly relevant because it includes public universities offering English-taught Medicine and Dentistry programmes.
Based on official university programme information, the main public universities in Lazio relevant to IMAT candidates are:
Medicine and Surgery in English
- Sapienza University of Rome
- University of Rome Tor Vergata
Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics in English
- Sapienza University of Rome
* This section is included for IMAT context. Programme availability, admission rules, test requirements, and available seats must always be checked directly on the official university and MUR pages before applying.
Why does this matter for IMAT candidates?
IMAT candidates often focus mainly on the exam date, rankings, and enrolment process. However, the DiSCo Lazio call includes deadlines and procedures that may affect access to scholarship and accommodation opportunities.
Missing a deadline, submitting incomplete information, or failing to complete the required ISEE / ISEEUP process may put a student’s scholarship or accommodation opportunity at risk.
What does the DiSCo Lazio call cover?
The DiSCo Lazio 2026/2027 call includes procedures related to:
- Scholarships
- Student accommodation
- Reduced-rate accommodation options
- Meal services / university canteens
- ISEE / ISEE Universitario Parificato financial assessment procedures
The call also includes rules on eligibility, deadlines, economic documentation, student status, and later checks carried out by DiSCo.
Application timeline
The first application period runs from:
10 June 2026 to 22 July 2026
During this period, students must complete and submit the application through the DiSCo Lazio system.
A second phase is scheduled for students admitted to the correction period:
30 July 2026 to 11 August 2026
Only students who submit their application by the first deadline are admitted to the second phase. During this period, admitted students may access the application form again, make corrections or changes, and submit the application again.
Important: filling out the form is not enough. The application must be properly submitted through the system within the required deadline.
ISEE / ISEEUP: important distinction
The economic assessment is one of the central parts of the DiSCo Lazio process.
Students residing in Italy must follow the DSU / ISEE procedure.
For students residing in Italy, the deadline to sign the DSU for university right-to-study benefits is:
22 July 2026
Students not residing in Italy must follow the ISEE Universitario Parificato procedure, also referred to as ISEEUP.
For students not residing in Italy, the ISEEUP must be signed through one of the CAF offices affiliated with DiSCo by:
10 December 2026
This distinction is important: the online application deadline and the ISEEUP deadline are not the same for students not resident in Italy.
Key document areas to prepare
The exact documents may vary depending on each student’s personal situation. However, students should pay close attention to the following areas:
- ID or passport information
- University application or enrolment status
- ISEE or ISEEUP process
- Family composition documents
- Family income documents
- Real estate and asset documents
- Bank / movable asset information
- Residence permit or residence permit application documents, where applicable
Rental information may be relevant only in specific cases. According to the official call, international students resident abroad are assigned “fuori sede” status automatically if at least 50% of their family household resides outside Italy, without being required to sign a paid rental contract for that status.
Students should always check whether this rule applies to their own situation.
Final results dates
According to the official call, the final rankings are scheduled as follows:
Student accommodation: 16 September 2026
Scholarships: 12 October 2026
Students should monitor their reserved area and the DiSCo Lazio website, as the publication of results and official communications takes place through these channels.
Deadline for the first application period
The deadline for the first application period is:
22 July 2026
IMAT candidates aiming for universities in the Lazio region should follow this timeline carefully and avoid leaving the scholarship and accommodation process until after the exam.
Official source
[DiSCo Lazio Bando Diritto allo Studio 2026/2027]
Important note
This article is a short informational summary for IMAT candidates. It does not replace the official DiSCo Lazio call.
Before submitting any application, students must check the official DiSCo Lazio call, the official university pages, and any relevant MUR updates. Programme availability, application rules, documentation requirements, and deadlines must always be verified directly from official sources.
