Medicine Cattolica 2026 Application Guide

If you are planning to apply for Medicine and Surgery in English at Università Cattolica (Rome), you are probably asking yourself the same questions every student asks:

When do applications open?
How do we register correctly?
How much does it cost?
What documents are required?
What happens after being admitted?

In this guide, we walk through only the 2026 application process, step by step, using the official framework for the 2026 2027 academic year. The goal is simple: understand exactly what must be done, when it must be done, and how to avoid mistakes that could cost you your place.

When Applications Open and Close

For the 2026 2027 academic year, the official timeline is:

1. Applications open: 15 October 2025
2. Applications close: 18 February 2026 at 23:59 UTC +2
3. Call letters published: from 11 March 2026
4. Admission test date: 25 March 2026
5. Possible additional session: 26 March 2026
6. Scores published: from 14 April 2026
7. EU ranking list: from 21 April 2026
8. Non EU ranking list: from 28 April 2026

The application is valid only if both the form and the payment are completed before the 18 February 2026 deadline. Late payments result in exclusion.

Where to Apply

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official Università Cattolica portals.

The process starts from the official course page, where you create your personal account and access the admission competition area.

No paper applications are accepted.
No alternative channels are valid.

Everything happens online.

How to Apply Step by Step

The procedure follows a precise order:

1. Create a personal account on the university portal.
2. Access the admissions section.
3. Select the correct program: Medicine and Surgery in English, Rome campus.
4. Fill in all personal details.
5. Enter high school diploma information.
6. Carefully review all data entered.
7. Generate the payment request.
8. Complete the payment before the deadline.

The application is considered valid only after payment.

Personal data must match exactly the information on your identity document. Incorrect personal data may require formal correction through the university.

Application Fee

The application fee for 2026 is:

• 210 euro

Important details:

• The fee is non refundable
• Payment must be completed by 18 February 2026 at 23:59 UTC +2
• Late payment automatically excludes the candidate

There are no refunds for absence or withdrawal.

Required Documents for Application

During the application phase, candidates must provide:

• Valid passport or identity document
• High school diploma details
• Documentation for disability or specific learning disorders, if applicable
• Additional documents if required by the international pathway

Documents must be:

• Clear and readable
• Complete
• Consistent with the information entered in the application

For candidates requesting accommodations, medical documentation must be submitted by 18 February 2026.

On test day, candidates must have:

• Valid identity document
• Proof of payment

Test Format and Date Selection

The program is based in Rome, but the admission test is conducted in home based online mode.

There is no physical location to choose.

The official test date is:

• 25 March 2026

An additional session on:

• 26 March 2026 may be organized if needed.

The specific time slot is communicated via email at least 5 days before the test.

Failure to log in at the assigned time results in exclusion.

Common Mistakes That Lead to Exclusion

The most critical mistakes are:

1. Paying after 18 February 2026.
2. Entering incorrect personal information.
3. Uploading incomplete or unreadable documents.
4. Failing to monitor email communications.
5. Missing the assigned test time.

The application is an official administrative procedure. Every detail matters.

What Happens After Admission

Being admitted in the ranking list does not mean you are fully enrolled.

There are two mandatory steps:

Step 1: Pre enrollment

• Deadline: 6 May 2026
• Payment required: 4,000 euro

Failure to pay by 6 May 2026 results in loss of place and ranking list scrolling.

Step 2: Final Enrollment

Must be completed between:

• 1 July 2026 and 4 September 2026

All required documents must be uploaded by 4 September 2026.

From 9 September 2026, unused places are reassigned through official scrolling procedures.

Documents Required for Final Enrollment

To convert admission into official enrollment, candidates must submit:

• Enrollment application
• High school diploma
• Declaration of Value for foreign qualifications if required
• English language certification if required
• Proof of first installment payment
• Italian tax code for Italian citizens
• Study visa for non EU students residing abroad

Failure to complete documentation by 4 September 2026 results in loss of admission.

Tuition Fees After Admission

After being admitted:

1. First installment: 4,000 euro by 6 May 2026
2. Annual tuition fee: 18,000 euro per year

For this specific program, no internal scholarships or reductions are indicated in the official documentation.

Preparing While Completing the Application

The application phase is administrative. The real challenge is the test.

While completing the registration process, it becomes essential to start measuring your level immediately. Practicing realistic simulations, identifying weak areas, tracking progress and building consistency are key.

Tools like TestBuddy allow students to simulate the test, analyze statistics and understand performance gaps in a structured and data driven way. The application secures your seat in the competition. Preparation determines whether you actually win it.

Official References

All dates and procedures are detailed in the official 2026 2027 Admission Call, the official timeline, the application procedure page, the Admission Guidelines and the official Medicine and Surgery Rome page.