MBBS in Italy

Following are the admission prerequisites for applying MBBS in Italy:

• The applicant’s age should be 17 years.
• Applicants must be 12th passed from the recognized institutes undertaking the subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.
• The applicant must clear the NEET entrance exam.

The MBBS admission process for Italian universities is simple and direct. Following are the basic steps for applying MBBS in Italy:

Step 1: Fill the application form on the university website.

Step 2: Submit the original documents & apply for the required course.

Step 3: Wait for the application review process.

Step 4: Get the offer letter from the respected institute & take a printout of it.

Step 5: Pay the application processing fees.

Step 6: After confirmation of admission in the MBBS course, apply for the student visa.

Step 7: Inform your date of arrival to the university.

Refer the below documents checklists for applying the MBBS in Italy:

• 10th mark sheet
• 12th mark sheet
• Birth Certificate
• Passport Size photographs
• Copy of invitation letter
• COVID test reports
• Copy of passport
• Statement of Purpose (legalized by the governing body)
• Bank Receipt

Note: All the documents should be authorized by the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

The MBBS course duration in Italy is 6 years. The details about the MBBS course durations are discussed below:

• MBBS in Italy lasts for a duration of 6 years. The courses taught in the English language.
• During the course of the study, students are subjected to an advanced training program as conducted by the Medical universities of Italy.

For admission to medical universities in Italy, students should have to pass some tests to become eligible for courses:

The test may be GMAT, GRE, SAT or the English language proficiency test like TOEFL, IELTS etc.

Students from European countries having European citizenship are eligible to apply for an MBBS degree without applying for a Visa:

Non-EU students must obtain student visa Italy for applying for the MBBS course.

Types of Visa

Short term visa for a period not more than 90 days

Long term visa for a period of more than 90 days

Refer to the below documents required applying for student visa Italy:

• Copy of Xth, XIIth mark sheets ( Attested by the legalized body)
• Proof of English Language Proficiency Test (TOEFL, IELTS)
• Statement of Purpose
• Application fees
• Passport-size photographs
• Copy of invitation letter

Italy has a standard educational system equivalent to US education:

• Italian Medical colleges are renowned colleges in the world.
• Medical universities in Italy enhance the self-thinking and practical abilities of students.
• Pre-education examinations are held to get better results in medical examinations.
• The academic year consists of two semesters, the first semesters start in the month of September/October & the second semester starts in the month of February and ends in July.
• Every academic semester spends 20 weeks for the MBBS course with a 6 weeks examination period.

Medical colleges in Italy are recognized by a number of governing bodies:

• National Medical Commission
• Ministry of Education, Italy
• World Health Organization
• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
• World Federation For Medical Education
• FAIMER

Following is the cost of living in Italy:

Note: 1$ = Rs. 70 (for calculation purpose)