About the University of Milan
Founded in 1924, the University of Milan is one of Italy’s most prestigious public universities, combining a long academic tradition with cutting-edge innovation. With a strong focus on research excellence, internationalization, and high-quality teaching, the university offers students a truly global learning environment in the heart of one of Europe’s most dynamic cities.
Year of Foundation: 1924
Location: Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Official Website: UNIMI
About the International Medical School (IMS)
The International Medical School (IMS) is a six-year degree program in Medicine and Surgery taught entirely in English. Established in 2010, IMS is built around modern, student-centered teaching methods and is designed to prepare future doctors for an international medical career.
IMS has a strongly international student body :
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40% of students came from Italy,
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26% from other European countries,
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34% from non-European regions, mainly the Middle East (17%) and Asia (10%).
This multicultural academic environment allows students to benefit from global perspectives, diverse clinical experiences, and an international professional network.
World Rankings
Overall University Rankings
| Ranking Organization | World Ranking |
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| QS – World University Rankings 2026 | 276 |
| THE (Times Higher Education) – World University Rankings 2026 | 301–350 |
| ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) – 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities | 151–200 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking – Traditional Edition 2025 | 125 |
Medicine Subject Rankings
(These rankings reflect the overall performance of the medical faculty.)
| Ranking Organization | Medicine Ranking |
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| QS (Medicine) | 80 |
| THE (Medical and Health) | 126–150 |
| ARWU (Clinical Medicine) | 51–75 |
| CWTS Leiden (Biomedical and health sciences) | 64 |
IMS Admission Quotas and IMAT Score Ranges
Annual Student Quotas
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EU students: 55
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Non-EU students: 15
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 |
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| 2025 | 84.7 | 65.8 | 72.9 |
| 2024 | 86.6 | 67.8 | 75.7 |
| 2023 | 76.10 | 46.6 | 60.2 |
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:
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Fees can be very low or even fully waived,
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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 Milan Scholarships
Details on merit-based and financial-support scholarships offered by the University of Milan are available on the Financial Support page.
Accommodation
Learn more about student accommodation and housing options at the University of Milan.
