Medicine and Surgery Cattolica 2027: test fee, tuition and scholarships

Understanding the cost of the Medicine and Surgery admission test at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is one of the first things to check before applying. In this guide, we cover the admission test fee, payment deadlines, annual tuition fees, available scholarships, and where you can study Medicine and Surgery in English in Italy during the 2027 admission cycle.

How Much Does the Medicine and Surgery Admission Test Cost in 2027?

For the 2027/28 academic year, the admission test fee for the English-taught Medicine and Surgery program at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is €210.

The fee:

• Is mandatory to participate in the admission test
• Completes the application process
• Is non-refundable
• Must be paid by the official deadline for the chosen campus

The admission process is organized directly by Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

Admission Test Fee and Key Deadlines

For the Rome campus, applicants who complete payment after 23:59 on February 17, 2027 are not admitted to the test.

For the Bolzano campus there is a separate call, and the 2027/28 call has not been published yet (for 2026/27, applications closed on 28 April 2026 and the test was on 20 May 2026).

The official documents do not specify a separate payment window after registration. The important rule is that the application is only considered valid once payment has been successfully completed before the deadline.

How to Pay the Admission Test Fee

For applicants holding an Italian qualification or a qualification automatically recognized in Italy, payment is processed through PagoPA.

Available payment methods include:

• Online payment
• Credit card payment
• Payment through authorized PagoPA providers

International applicants follow the dedicated online application procedure.

The process generally includes:

• Reviewing the application
• Selecting "Save and Pay"
• Completing the online payment
• Returning to the application portal
• Submitting the application

If a payment fails, the official documentation does not provide a separate procedure with fixed response times. Applicants should verify that the application has been successfully submitted and marked as complete before the deadline.

How to Confirm That Your Application Was Successfully Submitted

For international applicants, the application is considered complete when:

• The account has been verified via email
• The application has been submitted
• A confirmation message appears
• The application status shows 100% complete

For applicants using the domestic application procedure, the application is finalized once the payment has been successfully registered.

After payment registration, the university grants access to the online practice test platform. This is an important indication that the payment has been processed correctly.

Applicants should monitor:

• Account activation emails
• Application updates
• Test invitation emails
• Examination platform credentials and instructions

For Rome, your exact test time is sent by email at least 5 days before the 17 March 2027 examination.

For Bolzano, the test schedule was communicated at least 5 days before the May 20, 2026 examination.

Tuition Fees for Medicine and Surgery

In addition to the admission test fee, students must consider annual tuition costs.

Rome: €18,150 per year. The University describes it as a fixed fee that applies to all students regardless of nationality, and says the amount may change in following academic years: check the official tuition page before enrolling.

Bolzano: €18,150 per year in 2026/27 (2027/28 figure not yet published).

The €4,000 enrollment deposit is required to secure a place after admission and is deducted from the total tuition fee.

For Rome, the first instalment of €4,000 must be paid by April 23, 2027.

For Bolzano, the enrollment deadline was June 19, 2026.

Applicants who fail to pay the enrollment deposit by the deadline may lose their place, which can then be offered to another candidate.

Public vs Private Universities: What Is Different?

The Medicine and Surgery admission test at Cattolica University is not part of the national admission process used by Italian public universities.

It is a separate admission procedure managed by Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, a private university.

This means that:

• Admission fees are determined by Cattolica University
• Tuition fees are set by the university
• Deadlines follow the university's own admission calendar
• Available campuses are those operated by Cattolica University
• Rankings and admissions are specific to this procedure

Understanding this distinction is important because the Cattolica Medicine and Surgery admission process should not be confused with other Medicine admission tests offered by public or private institutions.

To prepare effectively, many students use TestBuddy to practice with realistic simulations, topic-based exercises, digital theory materials, and performance analytics that help track progress through the TB Score.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

For the Rome campus, the official information currently indicates that no scholarships or tuition fee waivers are available specifically for the Medicine and Surgery program.

The university's international scholarship program also does not apply to Medicine and Surgery in Rome.

For the Bolzano campus, additional financial support opportunities are available.

Eligible students may apply for a scholarship funded by the Autonomous Province of Bolzano.

The scholarship amount is €22,500 gross.

Eligibility requirements include:

• Enrollment in the Medicine and Surgery program in Bolzano
• Meeting citizenship requirements
• Being under 50 years of age
• Holding a B2-level bilingual certificate in Italian and German
• Signing the required commitment agreement
• Having no criminal convictions or pending criminal proceedings

The scholarship is linked to a future work commitment within the public healthcare system of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano.

Applicants should carefully review all eligibility requirements and obligations before applying.

Where Can You Study Medicine and Surgery in English?

For the 2026 admission cycle, the program is available at two locations: Rome and Bolzano.

Rome Campus

The Rome program is offered through the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

Key details include:

• 6-year degree program
• Entirely taught in English
• Single-cycle Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery
• Strong integration with the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital

For 2027/28, 110 places are offered: 40 for EU and equivalent candidates and 70 for non-EU candidates living abroad (subject to the Ministry decree).

Bolzano Campus

The Bolzano program is delivered in partnership with the Claudiana University College for Health Professions.

Key features include:

• 6-year degree program
• Entirely taught in English
• Clinical training in a multilingual environment
• Access to healthcare facilities across South Tyrol

For the 2026/2027 academic year, 60 places were available.

What to Check Before Paying

Before completing payment, applicants should verify:

• The selected campus
• The correct deadline
• The appropriate application procedure
• The email address used for registration
• Application submission status
• Personal application dashboard updates
• Access to the online practice platform
• Official examination invitation

The most important requirement is the payment itself. Without successful payment before the deadline, the application is not considered valid.

Students preparing for the admission test can start using TestBuddy for free and access realistic simulations, practice questions, digital study materials, performance statistics, and the TB Score to monitor their readiness throughout the preparation process.

Official Resources

The information regarding tuition fees, enrollment deposits, and scholarships comes from the official Università Cattolica tuition and scholarships page, the international application procedure for Rome, the international application procedure for Bolzano, and the official Medicine and Surgery Bolzano programme page.

The information regarding the scholarship offered by the Autonomous Province of Bolzano comes from the official myCIVIS scholarship information page.

The information regarding campuses and study locations comes from the official Università Cattolica degree programmes page, the official Medicine and Surgery Rome page, the official Medicine and Surgery Bolzano page, and the official Claudiana website.

Information regarding the Rome admission procedure, the €210 application fee, the February 17, 2027 payment deadline, the March 17, 2027 test date, available places, and payment procedures comes from the official Medicine and Surgery Rome 2027/28 admission call and the official Rome admissions page.

Information regarding the Bolzano admission procedure, the €210 application fee, the April 28, 2026 payment deadline, the May 20, 2026 test date, available places, and payment procedures comes from the official Medicine and Surgery Bolzano 2026/2027 admission call and the official Bolzano admissions page.