IMAT (Italy, medicine)

IMAT is the admission exam for English-taught Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry and Veterinary programmes at Italian public universities. It is held by decision of the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR), and registration is done through the Universitaly portal. In 2026 the exam was held on 29 September; the next exam is expected around the same time.

Exam structure

• Reading skills and general knowledge — 4 questions
• Logical reasoning and problem solving — 5 questions
• Biology — 23 questions
• Chemistry — 15 questions
• Mathematics and physics — 13 questions
• Scoring: correct +1.5, wrong −0.4, blank 0

Where is it required?

• English-taught medicine programmes in Pavia, Milan, Bologna, Padua, Rome (Sapienza, Tor Vergata), Naples and other universities
• Registration usually runs from late August to early September
• A separate quota of places is reserved for international students

Preparation tips

• Spend most time on biology and chemistry — most of the score comes from there
• Solve past IMAT papers within the time limit
• Wrong answers cost points, so be careful with questions you are unsure about
• Start preparing at least 6 months in advance

Official source

Official website for registration, dates and fees: universitaly.it

Note: the exam format and fees change from time to time. Check the official website before registering. Last updated: October 2026.

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