About the University of Florence 
Founded in 1321, the University of Florence is one of Italy’s oldest and most prestigious public universities, combining a centuries-old academic heritage with modern multidisciplinary research and international education. Located in Tuscany, the university hosts over 50,000 students across a wide range of degree programs and research departments.
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Year of Foundation: 1321
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Location: Florence, Tuscany, Italy
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Official Website: UNIFI
About the Medicine and Surgery Program
The single-cycle degree program in Medicine and Surgery is a six-year program taught entirely in English. Established in 2026, it is welcoming its first cohort for the 2026/2027 academic year. Built around modern medical training and clinical integration, the program is designed to prepare future doctors for global medical careers through hands-on practice in Tuscany’s major teaching hospitals.
World Rankings
Overall University Rankings
| Ranking Organization | World Ranking |
| QS – World University Rankings 2027 | 409 |
| THE (Times Higher Education) – World University Rankings 2026 | 351–400 |
| ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) – Academic Ranking of World Universities | 301–400 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 184 |
Medicine Subject Rankings
(These rankings reflect the overall performance of the medical faculty.)
| Ranking Organization | Medicine Ranking |
| QS (Medicine) | 251–300 |
| ARWU (Clinical Medicine) | 151–200 |
| THE (Medical and Health) | 251–300 |
| CWTS Leiden (Biomedical and health sciences) | 147 |
Admission Quotas and IMAT Score Ranges
Annual Student Quotas
- EU students: 50
- Non-EU students: 0
IMAT Score Statistics
As the English-taught Medicine and Surgery program at the University of Florence is newly launched for the 2026/2027 academic year, historical IMAT cut-off score data is not yet available. Admission score statistics and minimum thresholds will be published following the conclusion of the first enrollment and ranking cycle.
Tuition Fees, Scholarships, and Accommodation
Tuition Fees
At Italian public universities, tuition fees are calculated based on the official ISEE (Indicatore della Situazione Economica Equivalente) / ISEE-U certificate, which evaluates family income and assets.
This income-based system applies to both EU and non-EU students:
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Fees can be substantially reduced or fully waived for students in lower income brackets.
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Standard progressive fees range from the statutory regional minimum (approx. €156) up to the university’s maximum cap depending on the verified income bracket.
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 Florence Financial Aid
Details on merit-based and financial-support scholarships offered by the University of Florence are available on the Scholarships and Grants page.
Accommodation
Learn more about student accommodation and housing options at the University o Florence.
