Link Campus University · Medicine in RomeExpanded large-type A4 admissions brochure
MEDITALIANO
Official Admissions Guide · 2026/27
ROME · CASALE SAN PIO V
STUDY MEDICINE IN THE HEART OF ROME.
A historic campus. Contemporary medical education. Two routes designed
to move international students from preparation to clinical ambition.
YOUR MEDICAL FUTURE, BUILT IN ROME. Choose the English-taught Foundation Year or compete for the
six-year Medicine and Surgery degree. This guide shows the campus,
learning experience, curriculum, admissions path and investment.
CASALE SAN PIO VHistoric Rome campus.
MEDICINEA six-year professional path.
SKILLSPractice before clinical pressure.
MEDICINE IS ITALIAN-TAUGHTDirect entry requires serious Italian readiness and competitive
selection.
FOUNDATION IS ENGLISH-TAUGHTA structured bridge for science, academic study and life in
Italy.
INTERNATIONAL ROUTES NEED PLANNINGDiploma recognition, Universitaly, visa and arrival must move
together.
6 YEARSMedicine & Surgery · LM-41
192Rome Medicine seats · 2026/27
60 FCCOne-year Foundation route
ROMEHistoric capital-city campus
Why Link Campus · Rome
A UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE WITH A SENSE OF PLACE.
Casale San Pio V gives students something rare: a close university
community inside one of Europe’s most influential medical, cultural
and international capitals.
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HISTORIC CHARACTER. MODERN AMBITION.
Link Campus University combines the atmosphere of a historic Roman
estate with contemporary teaching facilities, collaborative learning
spaces and an expanding medical-education route. The result is a
campus that feels personal without separating students from the
opportunities of a global capital.
For future doctors, Rome is more than a backdrop. It is a
multilingual city, a major healthcare centre and a daily lesson in
people, systems and culture.
◆ DISTINCTIVE CAMPUSStudy inside the historic Casale San Pio V complex, surrounded by
courtyards, gardens and Roman architecture.
◆ CONNECTED COMMUNITYA compact campus makes it easier to build relationships with
classmates, lecturers and student services.
◆ INTERNATIONAL ROMELive in a capital shaped by universities, hospitals, research
organisations, embassies and global mobility.
ONE CAMPUSStudy, community and support
TWO ROUTESFoundation or direct Medicine
EARLY SKILLSSimulation and practical learning
GLOBAL CITYCulture, language and opportunity
“A medical education is not only what you study. It is
where, how and with whom you learn to become a doctor.”
ROME AS A CLASSROOM
Medicine is studied alongside the languages, people, institutions
and public life of a European capital.
A CAMPUS THAT FEELS PERSONAL
Historic spaces and a compact community create a distinctive setting
for focused university life.
AMBITION WITH DIRECTION
Choose a preparatory route or compete directly for the six-year
degree with a clear admissions plan.
Campus & student experience
YOUR CAMPUS BECOMES YOUR LEARNING ECOSYSTEM.
Move between historic spaces, collaborative rooms, digital
facilities and a student community designed for focused university
life.
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A LIBRARY WITH CHARACTERLong tables, traditional
shelves and a setting built for concentrated study.
COLLABORATIVE STUDYSpaces for peer learning,
projects and academic preparation.
DIGITAL FACILITIESTechnology-supported learning
inside the Rome campus.
01 FOCUSQuiet academic spaces support the disciplined study required by
medicine.
02 BELONGA shared campus experience helps international students build
community.
03 CONNECTDigital tools and group learning connect theory with active
preparation.
Two routes · one medical ambition
CHOOSE THE ENTRY POINT THAT FITS YOUR PROFILE.
Link Campus offers a preparatory route for students who need a
stronger academic bridge and a direct degree route for candidates
ready for competitive admission.
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Preparation route
FOUNDATION YEAR MEDICINE & HEALTHCARE
€6,000 · one academic year
Build the science, academic and cultural foundation needed to begin
university study in Italy with greater confidence.
English-taught programme
60 FCC across six integrated modules
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
Academic Writing and Critical Thinking Labs
Italian language and cultural adaptation
Rome campus or online format
Degree route
MEDICINE & SURGERY SINGLE-CYCLE LM-41
6 YEARS · 360 CFU
Progress from biomedical science to clinical reasoning, practical
skills, supervised training and professional autonomy.
Italian-taught degree and admission test
Problem-Based and Team-Based Learning
Skill Lab and simulation activities
Clinical exposure grows from Year 3
At least 75% attendance required
192 Rome places in the 2026/27 call
FOUNDATION BUILDS READINESS
Ideal for B2 English students strengthening science, academic study
and adaptation to Italy.
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MEDICINE REQUIRES SELECTION
Foundation completion does not guarantee admission. Candidates must
satisfy eligibility and pass the official test.
THE RIGHT ROUTE IS PERSONAL: education length, diploma
eligibility, Italian proficiency, science readiness, budget and timing
should all be assessed before applying.
CHOOSE FOUNDATION IF…
You need stronger science, academic English, study method or
cultural preparation before university entry.
CHOOSE DIRECT MEDICINE IF…
Your diploma is eligible, your Italian is ready and you can compete
confidently in the official test.
BOTH ROUTES REQUIRE…
Early document planning, a realistic budget and a precise
understanding of official university rules.
Medicine & Surgery · LM-41
FROM FIRST PRINCIPLES TO CLINICAL JUDGEMENT.
The six-year pathway is designed to turn scientific knowledge into
the reasoning, communication and practical skills required in
patient care.
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PRACTICE BEFORE PRESSUREClinical skills facilities
connect anatomy and theory with examination technique.
Patient-centred learning
KNOWLEDGE BECOMES A DECISION.
Link Campus describes a learning model that combines lectures with
Problem-Based Learning, Team-Based Learning, flipped classrooms,
role play, peer teaching and practical work. Students are expected
to explain, apply and communicate-not simply memorise.
Biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, anatomy and histology.
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NORMAL FUNCTION
Physiology, biochemistry, genetics and introductory clinical skills.
3
UNDERSTAND DISEASE
Pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, diagnostics and early
clerkships.
4
SYSTEM-BASED CLINICS
Medical and surgical systems, oncology, imaging and clinical
reasoning.
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PATIENT-CENTRED CARE
Major specialties, pediatrics, neuroscience, psychiatry and OB/GYN.
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INTEGRATION & AUTONOMY
Emergency care, advanced rotations, TPV, electives and thesis.
THE OUTCOME: a complete Italian single-cycle Medicine
and Surgery degree. Always verify current accreditation, teaching sites,
clinical network and year-by-year study plan in official documentation.
LEARN THE SCIENCE
Build a rigorous biomedical base and understand the mechanisms
behind health and disease.
PRACTISE THE SKILL
Use simulation, team learning and guided clinical activities to turn
knowledge into action.
GROW INTO THE ROLE
Progress toward clinical judgement, patient communication,
professional responsibility and autonomy.
Six years · one continuous clinical arc
SEE THE WHOLE DEGREE. KNOW WHAT EACH YEAR BUILDS.
The curriculum moves from scientific language to supervised patient
care, integrating biomedical knowledge, clinical reasoning,
communication, professional responsibility and a final thesis.
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LEARN TO EXPLAINLectures are reinforced by active,
discussion-led and team-based formats.
Integrated medical education
FROM MOLECULES TO DECISIONS AT THE BEDSIDE.
Early years establish anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry,
genetics and scientific method. The middle years connect mechanisms
of disease with diagnostics and therapeutics. Later years deepen
system-based care, rotations, emergency medicine and professional
autonomy.
Biology, chemistry, medical physics, statistics, anatomy,
histology and scientific communication.
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FUNCTION & REGULATION
Physiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology and the first
structured clinical-skills activities.
3
MECHANISMS OF DISEASE
Pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, laboratory medicine,
diagnostics and early clinical exposure.
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SYSTEM-BASED MEDICINE
Cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal and endocrine
medicine, surgery, oncology and imaging.
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COMPLEX PATIENT CARE
Neurology, psychiatry, pediatrics, OB/GYN, orthopaedics,
specialties and patient-centred decision making.
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INTEGRATION & AUTONOMY
Internal medicine, emergency care, advanced rotations, TPV
qualifying activity, electives and thesis.
360 CFUSingle-cycle LM-41 degree
≥75%Attendance requirement stated by the university
YEAR 3+Clinical exposure progressively increases
TPVPractical evaluation integrated before graduation
SIMULATIONExamination technique before real
clinical pressure.
PROFESSIONAL IDENTITYKnowledge, communication and
responsibility grow together.
Admission made manageable
A CLEAR ROUTE FROM APPLICATION TO SEAT.
The admissions process becomes less intimidating when every
deadline, document and test decision is treated as one connected
project.
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23 OCT18:00
APPLICATION & €200 TEST FEE
Complete the online Medicine application before the Italian-time
deadline.
26 OCTBY DATE
FINAL VENUE NOTICE
Check the official university site for location and arrival
instructions.
29 OCTTEST DAY
60 QUESTIONS · 100 MINUTES
Italian-language multiple-choice selection with negative
marking.
04 NOVBY DATE
MERIT RANKING
Ranking position and available capacity determine admission
offers.
16 NOV18:00
ENROLMENT DEADLINE
Admitted candidates complete payment and submit required
documents.
Admission test
60 Q 100 MIN
Five options per question, one correct answer. Biology and Chemistry
create the largest scoring opportunity.
BIOLOGY
23
CHEMISTRY
15
PHYSICS + MATH
13
LOGIC
5
READING + GK
4
+1.5CORRECT
-0.4WRONG
0BLANK
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ELIGIBILITY
Verify diploma validity, 12-year education requirements and any
complementary credentials early.
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DOCUMENTS
Prepare diploma, transcript, translation, legalisation, DOV/CIMEA
and visa documentation.
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PREPARATION
Build a science-led score plan, practise two-pass timing and respect
negative marking.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Confirm eligibility, language level and every document that may
require translation or legalisation.
BEFORE TEST DAY
Prioritise Biology and Chemistry, practise timed decisions and
control the cost of wrong answers.
AFTER THE RANKING
Be ready to enrol, pay and submit documents quickly if your position
receives an offer.
Foundation Year · one focused bridge
ARRIVE READY. BUILD THE BASE TO PROGRESS.
Designed for students who need academic alignment, English-medium
study skills or a stronger science foundation before entering a
competitive degree pathway in Italy.
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60 FCCFull academic year
6 × 10Six balanced modules
B2English entry level
€6,000Current tuition reference
ITALIAN LANGUAGE & CULTUREBuild daily confidence and prepare for academic and clinical life
in Italy.
MATHEMATICS & PHYSICSStrengthen quantitative reasoning and the fundamentals used in
selection tests.
BIOLOGYConsolidate cellular, genetic, physiological and organism-level
concepts.
CHEMISTRYDevelop reliable problem-solving across general and life-science
chemistry.
ACADEMIC WRITING LABPractise structured, evidence-based communication for university
assignments.
CRITICAL THINKING LABImprove analysis, argument, interpretation and decision-making
under pressure.
ROME OR ONLINEOfficial information presents both
on-campus and online delivery options. Confirm the active format and
timetable before committing.
Who it can serve
NOT A WAITING YEAR-A YEAR WITH A JOB TO DO.
The strongest use of Foundation is intentional: close the
12-year-schooling gap where applicable, gain academic momentum and
prepare for the next admissions cycle without losing sight of the
final selection test.
For applicants whose school pathway may not yet meet Italian entry
rules.
For students who need a structured science rebuild before
Medicine.
For international students adapting to study, language and life in
Italy.
For candidates who want guided preparation rather than an
unstructured gap year.
PROGRESSION IS NOT AUTOMATIC: completing Foundation
does not itself guarantee admission to Medicine, an EU/equiparato
classification or a place in any later-year transfer. The applicable
selection rules, immigration status and annual call must be checked for
the individual applicant.
International applicant playbook
FROM PORTAL TO ROME. CONTROL EVERY HAND-OFF.
Admission is only one part of the project. Account setup,
recognition documents, Universitaly, visa timing and post-admission
health requirements must move together.
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01
REGISTER
Create the university account and complete Web Registration
accurately.
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ENTER THE PORTAL
Use the issued credentials and check every personal-data field.
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SELECT THE TEST
Open the reserved area: Menu → Segreteria → Test di Ammissione.
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UPLOAD & PAY
Submit the required files and the non-refundable €200 test fee.
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TRACK THE CALL
Monitor venue, score, ranking and enrolment notices until
completion.
Core document file
BUILD ONE VERIFIED DOSSIER
Passport or valid identity document
Final secondary-school diploma
Complete academic transcript
Official Italian translation and legalisation
Dichiarazione di Valore where required
Or CIMEA Verification + Comparability route
Universitaly pre-enrolment record
Visa, insurance and financial evidence
VISA & UNIVERSITALYUniversity validation supports the process, but only the
competent consulate decides the visa. Never treat pre-enrolment as
a visa guarantee.
OFA ACADEMIC OBLIGATIONSA score below 50% in the science subject area may trigger
additional learning obligations that must be recovered.
HEALTH DOCUMENTSPlan Mantoux/Quantiferon and Hepatitis B documentation within the
university’s stated post-enrolment window.
Applicant strategyTHE DETAILS CHANGE THE OUTCOME.
Citizenship, residence status, school history and document origin
can change the correct route.
WHAT MEDITALIANO HELPS YOU ORGANISE
Eligibility audit · document and recognition map · Universitaly and
visa timeline · science-led test plan · housing, arrival and
residence-permit preparation. The objective is a complete project,
not a last-minute upload.
TRANSFER IS A SEPARATE PROCEDURE: applications to later
years depend on the specific transfer call, available places and
case-by-case credit recognition. Previous study does not create an
automatic right to enter Year 2 or above.
Investment & life in Rome
PLAN THE DEGREE. PLAN THE LIFE AROUND IT.
A sustainable decision combines tuition, documentation, immigration
and housing-not tuition alone.
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Medicine · first year
€20,050
Plus €16 stamp duty and €140 regional tax. The current call
divides tuition into four scheduled payments.
PAYMENT STAGE
AMOUNT
At enrolment
€5,200 + taxes
31 December 2026
€4,950
28 February 2027
€4,950
30 April 2027
€4,950
Years 2-6 reference
€19,800 / year
FOUNDATION YEAR: €6,000 for one year and 60 FCC.
Confirm payment, cancellation and refund terms in the formal offer.
ROME IS PART OF THE EDUCATIONBuild language,
independence and cultural confidence while studying in an
international capital.
01 HOUSINGBudget deposit, agency fees, utilities and transport according to
district and accommodation type.
02 DOCUMENTSAllow for translations, legalisation, DOV/CIMEA, visa, insurance
and residence permit.
03 DAILY LIFEBalance campus access, language learning, clinical mobility and the
cost of living in Rome.
A six-year degree deserves a six-year financial plan-clear before enrolment, not after arrival.
ARRIVAL BUDGET
Plan deposits, travel, documents, insurance and the first months of
living costs before departure.
MONTHLY REALITY
Model housing, food, transport, study materials and personal costs
with a sensible contingency.
LONG-TERM VIEW
Review the complete six-year commitment, not only the first tuition
payment or first semester.
Campus, clinic and the life around study
PICTURE THE WEEK. NOT ONLY THE DEGREE TITLE.
Medical school is experienced through lecture halls, focused study,
practical rooms, clinical environments and the everyday logistics of
building an independent life in Rome.
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CLINICAL CONTEXTHospital exposure turns biomedical
knowledge into observation, communication and supervised care.
ACADEMIC ROUTINEStructured teaching, group work and
independent preparation share the same week.
THE LONG VIEWSix years culminate in a professional
qualification, practical evaluation and thesis.
STUDY SYSTEM
Protect daily review time, prepare for oral and written assessment,
and use peer learning without outsourcing your own mastery.
LANGUAGE PLAN
Foundation is English-taught, while the Medicine course and
patient-facing environment require serious Italian development.
ROME LOGISTICS
Choose housing by campus access, transport reliability and budget.
Include deposits, utilities, insurance and document costs.
CLINICAL READINESS
Vaccination and screening records, attendance discipline and
professional conduct become operational requirements.
FINANCIAL BUFFER
Build contingency into a six-year plan for rent changes, travel,
equipment, translations and unexpected administrative costs.
SUPPORT NETWORK
Plan who helps with university communication, immigration steps,
housing issues and academic recovery before a crisis appears.
GREEN ROMEHistoric gardens and residential
neighbourhoods shape the campus setting.
COMMUNITYA compact campus can make relationships
and support easier to access.
VERIFY THE CURRENT CLINICAL NETWORK: hospital partners,
rotation locations and year-by-year availability can change. Confirm the
official Study Plan and active agreements before enrolment.
Dedicated applicant community
JOIN THE LINK CAMPUS WHATSAPP GROUP.
Scan the QR code to join a focused support space for applicants to
the six-year Medicine degree and the Foundation Year - Healthcare.
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SCAN TO JOIN
Open your phone camera, scan the code and join the dedicated Link
Campus University applicant group.
Receive reminders and practical guidance for the current
application, test and enrolment timetable.
📝 EXAM & PORTAL PREP
Follow step-by-step portal support, application checks and exam
review resources.
🛡 FREE DOCUMENT PRE-AUDIT
Request an initial review of your diploma and transcript before
the formal submission stage.
🎁 PARTNER BENEFITS
Eligible enrollees may receive up to 100% off designated
Meditaliano Premium support, subject to written confirmation.
QUESTIONS WORK BEST IN THE GROUP.
Post general questions in the group whenever possible. Our team can
respond faster, and the answer may help other applicants facing the
same issue. Private personal details and documents should still be
sent through a direct channel, never posted publicly in the group.
ONE APPLICATION COMMUNITYJoin before you submit so
deadlines and documents can be checked early.
PEER SUPPORTLearn from applicants working through
the same process.
KEEP THE END GOAL VISIBLEEvery document and
deadline serves the medical career you are building.
Strategy lecture · guide · screening
UNDERSTAND THE ROUTE. THEN SEND US YOUR CASE.
Use the lecture and deep-dive guide to understand the programme,
then submit your details through the three-minute form for a
case-specific response from the Meditaliano team.
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DR. PANDO × SHION STRATEGY LECTUREA structured
orientation for applicants comparing Medicine, Foundation and future
IMAT options.
About 15 minutes · 13 chapters
WATCH BEFORE YOU COMMIT.
The interactive lecture explains what Link Campus is - and what it
is not. It is designed to replace rushed assumptions with a
realistic academic, regulatory and financial plan.
Medicine language, duration, attendance and test format
Foundation Year subjects, credits and limitations
EU versus non-EU admission structure
Documents, visa timing and late-entry catch-up
Transfer uncertainty and full six-year sustainability
Complete the three-minute priority screening form. Share your
education, citizenship, target route and contact details so our team
can review your situation and respond directly.
SECURE YOUR MEDICAL CAREER WITH A COMPLETE PLAN:
submitting the form does not create an admission guarantee. It gives our
team the information needed to assess your likely route, document needs,
timing and next actions.
MEDITALIANO
Your next step
Medicine in Rome starts with one decision
BUILD THE PROFILE. MAKE THE APPLICATION.
Whether you need the Foundation Year or are ready to compete directly
for Medicine, the strongest application begins with a clear
eligibility, language, science and document plan.
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CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE
Compare Foundation and direct Medicine using education length,
language readiness and academic profile.
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AUDIT ELIGIBILITY
Confirm diploma validity, required documentation and the timeline
for recognition and visa processes.
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PREPARE TO WIN
Turn the test blueprint into a science-led study plan with timed
practice and negative-marking control.
Meditaliano admissions support
TURN LINK CAMPUS INTO A CONCRETE APPLICATION PLAN.
Work with Shion, a current medical student in an English-taught
programme at a public university in northern Italy who scored 77 on
the IMAT (top 2%). Send your citizenship, education history,
language level, target route and current science scores to build a
case-specific plan.
PARTNER SUPPORT: Applicants introduced through
Meditaliano may qualify for discounts on Meditaliano Premium support-up
to 50% for Foundation entrants and up to 100% for LM-41 Medicine
entrants-subject to written confirmation and contacting Meditaliano
before applying. Benefits are separate from university admission and
never guarantee selection.
CURRENT STUDENTGuidance shaped by lived experience in Italian medical
education.
IMAT 77 · TOP 2%A preparation perspective grounded in a high-scoring result.
BEFORE YOU APPLYContact Meditaliano first to check route and partner
benefits.