Health Professions English Test 2025: Complete Registration Guide

Understanding how to register for the Health Professions English entrance test 2025 can feel confusing at first. Between dates, portals, documents and rules, it’s easy to lose track of what needs to be done.

In this guide, we’ll go through when registrations open, how to complete the online form, how much it costs, which documents are required, and the mistakes to avoid that could risk your application.

All the information in this article comes directly from the official decree of the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research and from the official calls for admission published by individual universities. You can consult the official ministerial decree 2025, which regulates the exam and registration procedures.

When registrations open and main deadlines

Registration for the Health Professions English test 2025 usually opens between late July and late August, depending on the university.

The official national test date is 10 September 2025 at 11:00 a.m., as stated by the ministerial decree.

The process is the same everywhere:
first, students complete the online registration form on the university portal; then they pay the participation fee; finally, the university publishes the list of candidates with the test schedule and room allocation.

It’s always safer to complete registration at least a week before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues or payment errors.

Where to register and how the process works

Registration is carried out exclusively online through the student portal of the university where you plan to sit the test.

Each institution provides a dedicated “admissions” section, where you need to:

1. Create an account or log in with existing credentials.
2. Fill in the registration form, selecting the degree course taught in English.
3. Pay the participation fee using the PagoPA system (an official Italian online payment method).
4. Upload the required documents exactly as requested in the university’s call for applications.

For non-EU students requiring a study visa, there is an additional step: pre-enrolment through the Universitaly portal, which is mandatory for visa application and recognition by Italian authorities.

Exam fee and payment methods

Each university sets its own registration fee, but in 2025 most fall between €35 and €100.
The average amount is around €50–60, payable only through the PagoPA system.

The fee is non-refundable, even if you decide not to take the test. Exemptions are rarely granted, except for specific accessibility reasons (for example, disabilities or special learning needs) that must be officially documented and requested before the deadline.

Keep in mind that late payments are not accepted. Even a few minutes after the deadline means automatic exclusion. Always pay immediately after submitting the form and keep your payment receipt safe.

Required documents for registration

To finalise your registration, you’ll need to provide a few essential documents, which are mostly the same across universities:

• A valid identity document, uploaded in PDF or image format.
• Your Italian tax code (codice fiscale).
• A recent passport-sized photograph, especially required for international courses.
• The PagoPA payment receipt.

Applicants with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) must also upload valid medical or diagnostic certificates to request extra time or compensatory measures during the test.

If you hold a foreign qualification, you’ll need a Declaration of Value or CIMEA comparability statement, together with officially translated and legalised documents.

Choosing the test centre and date

The exam date is the same nationwide and cannot be changed.
What you can choose is the university and campus where you’ll take the test. Some universities allow you to list multiple preferences for different degree programmes.

Once submitted, your choices become final and cannot be modified, so double-check every detail before confirming your application.
Shortly before the exam, universities publish the official call notice with test room, time of entry and identification rules.

Common mistakes to avoid

The most frequent and costly mistake is waiting until the last day to register or pay the fee. University portals often become overloaded, and if your payment doesn’t go through, you won’t be allowed to take the test.

Other common errors include:

• Uploading expired or unreadable documents.
• Submitting the application without completing payment.
• Selecting the wrong course or campus and assuming it can be changed later.
• Arriving at the exam with a different ID from the one used during registration.
• For international students, failing to complete the Universitaly pre-enrolment on time.

Even small details can make a difference, so take care at every step.

Changing or cancelling your registration

Once the application has been confirmed, it cannot be modified.
No university allows changes to personal details, selected courses, or test venues, and the registration fee cannot be refunded.

The only exceptions are genuine technical errors (such as a wrong upload or payment issue) that can sometimes be resolved by contacting the student office before the registration window closes.

Understanding the official call for applications

The university call for applications (bando di ammissione) is the document that sets out every rule of the admission process.
It should always be read carefully, focusing on:

• Registration opening and closing dates.
• Fee amount and payment instructions.
• Time and location of the test.
• Number of available places.
• Dates for rankings and enrolment.
• Requirements for international students.
• Provisions for students with disabilities or SLD.

Always download the call in PDF format and refer to it for every step of your application.

Practical registration checklist

To ensure you don’t miss anything, follow these key steps:

1. Read your university’s official call for applications carefully.
2. Register on the student portal.
3. Complete the online form for the English-taught degree.
4. Pay the participation fee through PagoPA and keep the receipt.
5. Upload all required documents in the correct format.
6. Check the exam room and schedule published before the test.
7. Bring your ID and payment receipt with you on exam day.

By following this order, you avoid the common pitfalls that cause disqualification every year.

Preparing for the test with TestBuddy

Once registration is complete, the real work begins: preparing for the exam.
The test covers five areas: reading comprehension, logical reasoning, biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Success depends on consistent practice, mock tests and smart analysis of your mistakes.

That’s why TestBuddy exists — the Italian all-in-one study platform designed to help students prepare for university entrance tests efficiently and without stress.
With TestBuddy you can take timed simulations identical to the real exam, practise targeted exercises, and use artificial intelligence to understand exactly where you need to improve.

The app tracks your progress, builds personalised study plans, and helps you transform anxiety into confidence by showing clear, measurable results day after day.

Official sources

The information in this article is based on the official ministerial decree 2025, on the official calls for applications published by the universities of Milan, Palermo, Pavia, Catania and Sapienza University of Rome, and on the institutional websites of the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research and Universitaly.