Overview

The International Foundation in Medicine and Clinical Sciences degree from The Italian Academy crafted for aspiring medical professionals, this program offers a strategic pathway into Italy’s renowned medical institutions.

Key facts:

World-class Medical Schools

Italy's medical schools are globally renowned for their rigorous curriculum,advanced research facilities, and top-tier faculty. Italy has been a beacon ofmedical advancement for centuries, from the ancient Roman surgical tools topioneering modern research.

Innovative, hands-on learning

With numerous teaching hospitals and clinics, students gain hands-on clinical experienceearly on. Italy's clinical science programs emphasize both theoretical knowledge andpractical application, preparing students for real-world challenges.

Expert curriculum development

Our foundation program is tailored to equip international students with the foundationalknowledge needed for medical studies in Italy. Intensive preparation for Italy's medicalschool entrance exams (TOLC and IMAT) enhancing your chances of securing a positionin top-tier institutions.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Skills and Logical Reasoning
Biology
Sports (extracurricular)
Chemistry
Mathematics
Volunteering (extracumicular)
Physics
Italian Language

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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September start date; Rolling admissions until August 30th for EU students only, based on availability

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, Italy

Disciplines

Medicine View 12 other Bachelors in Medicine in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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45

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5

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General requirements

Must have completed at least 11 years of schooling (from primary school to high school diploma) and have obtained a high school diploma (final certification) accompanied by a transcript or report card of the last year.

An official translation should be provided for original documents that are not in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish or Portuguese.
if the student is still studying at the time of application, they can submit the diploma at a later stage

Must be between 17 and 30 years old by the start of the program.

For minor students, a legal guardian is required. During the enrollment process, it is necessary to fill out and send via email.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at The Italian Academy and/or in Italy, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7500 EUR / full

≈ 7500 EUR / full
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7500 EUR / full

≈ 7500 EUR / full

Living costs

Siracusa

Italy

700 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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