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Built and taught directly by Shion (IMAT 77.0, World Top 2%), Nima Rasti (87.0/90 All-Time World Record), and top medical students across Italy. Discover every plan—from our €0 Free Starter Kit and 6,000+ Q-Bank Premium Platform to Live Group Cohorts and 1-on-1 Full-Concierge Mentoring.
Hello, I'm Shion, an Italian National Medical Student and the founder of Meditaliano, our specialized academy dedicated exclusively to the Italian Medical Admissions Test (IMAT). Today, more than 800+ students from across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia are actively preparing with us.
Every week, the most common questions I receive from prospective applicants and parents are: “What plans do you offer?”, “Which course best fits my current level and start date?”, and “How is Meditaliano different from traditional study-abroad agencies?”
In the overseas medical admissions industry, it is shockingly common to see traditional study-abroad agencies charge €7,000 to €15,000+ (¥1,000,000 to ¥2,000,000+) in brokerage fees just to handle basic document translations and application forms—without offering any real scientific instruction for the exam itself.
Meditaliano was founded by active Italian medical students and world-record IMAT scorers with a single mission: to destroy information asymmetry and deliver the exact education, data, and mentorship you actually need to pass—at an honest, fair price. On this page, we compare every plan we offer—from our €0 Free Starter Kit to full 1-on-1 concierge mentoring—with zero fluff or hidden agendas.
The reason conventional study-abroad agencies are so expensive is simple: middlemen who know nothing about the actual content of the medical entrance exam are taking multiple layers of commission markups. They cannot teach you how to solve an IMAT genetics pedigree in 45 seconds or navigate the latest ministerial syllabus, yet they tack on thousands of euros just to forward paperwork. Meditaliano's structure is fundamentally different across three pillars:
From myself (IMAT 77.0, World Top 2%) to Nima Rasti (All-Time World Record 87.0/90), active scholars across Italy's top medical faculties directly build the curriculum and teach every class. Wasted intermediary margins are 0%.
Genius is distributed equally around the world, but currency strength is not. To provide equal educational opportunity to driven applicants everywhere, we calibrate our pricing fairly based on regional Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) and student-friendly installment plans.
Instead of streaming endless,bloated lectures that waste your time, our entire ecosystem is engineered around 30% Theoretical Input, 50% Active Practice, and 20% Timed Mock Simulation.
Before introducing each course, I want to share the story behind the “Golden Ratio (30:50:20)” system that powers Meditaliano's 66.60 average student score—outperforming the 49.29 national average by more than 17 points.
At the root of these results lies a deep frustration I experienced firsthand during my own high school and gap-year exam prep days in Japan. Throughout my time attending traditional Japanese cram schools (Yobiko), a persistent question haunted me:
“In our modern digital age, why do hundreds of students still gather in cramped classrooms to listen to one-shot lectures they can never pause or replay, squint from the back row to copy hard-to-read chalkboard notes by hand, and study from dense black-and-white booklets?”
Even at Tetsuryokukai (鉄緑会)—widely regarded as the absolute pinnacle of elite medical exam preparation in Tokyo, which I attended myself—the mainstream format for Mathematics and Science classes consisted of instructors filling massive whiteboards while students frantically copied down walls of notes by hand.
The sheer physical act of “moving your hand to copy the board” consumed an enormous amount of time and stamina, leaving zero mental bandwidth for what actually matters: deep conceptual understanding and active problem-solving. Because I personally suffered through that exhausting inefficiency, I knew traditional prep-school culture had to be reinvented from scratch.
Passive learning—zoning out during long lectures and mechanically copying notes as told—stands zero chance against an ultra-fast, high-precision exam like the IMAT. That is why every Meditaliano program eliminates outdated analog passivity and enforces our scientifically validated 30 : 50 : 20 Active Learning Cycle:
Full-color Science Hub visual concept maps and concise video lessons organize only the high-yield concepts that separate 50-scorers from 75-scorers. Zero wasted time copying notes by hand.
Train with our 6,000+ Question Shuffled Engine to reverse-engineer test-maker distractor traps and build automatic pattern recognition.
Full-length timed simulations lock in your 85-to-100-minute time management and eliminate exam-day score variance.
Current 2026 preparation routes
Current prices, start dates and inclusions are synchronized with the payment page. Private mentoring periods can be selected from 1 to 12 months.

1 private lesson each week
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Kickoff Dec 6, 2026
€119/mo · €999 upfront

Start in March
€119/mo · €714 upfront

Start in May
€139/mo · €599 upfront

Start in July
€199/mo · €573 upfront

After the IMAT bando · around mid-August
€299 flat
Digital Premium
Regional price: €149–€249 for one year. Video Masterclass Vault is available as a €50 add-on.
Meditaliano Care +20%
Optional warranty for eligible paid routes, including curriculum-change protection and next-cycle support.
How Meditaliano teaches
Every route uses the same diagnostic cycle. The difference is how much live teaching, personal feedback and admissions support you receive.
Find the reason behind each error
We begin with diagnostic questions, past-paper performance and your error log. Your plan follows the evidence instead of a generic chapter order.
30% guided input
Use Science Hub, concise theory maps and assigned pre-study to repair only the concepts that block your score.
50% active practice
Apply each concept through shuffled questions, past papers and tutor-led distractor analysis until the method becomes repeatable.
20% timed mocks
Full mocks, pacing reviews and weekly feedback convert knowledge into stable performance under IMAT conditions.
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*PLUS receives 50% off Premium with a commitment of 3 months or more. PRO and ULTRA include Premium at no additional charge from 3 months. Exact inclusions are confirmed before checkout.
Meditaliano's ecosystem is structured around ⓪ Free Starter Kit, ① Digital Self-Study (Premium), ② Live Group Classes (4 Seasonal Tracks), ③ 1-on-1 Private Mentoring (PLUS / PRO / ULTRA), and ④ Meditaliano Care™ Retake Warranty.
“For students who want to test the real IMAT difficulty level and benchmark their current standing without spending a cent.” 100% Free • No Credit Card Required.
“Small-cohort live classes (strictly capped at 10 students) where you build steady momentum alongside driven global peers—without ever getting lost in a crowd.” All live sessions are recorded in HD and synced with our Cloud Whiteboard so you can review anytime.
Early scientific foundation with Işıl & Senior Faculty from Dec 6, then 7 months of full systems mastery and mock stamina.
Our flagship 5-phase progression from foundational first principles in Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Math all the way to 70+ test-day execution.
High-density curriculum reconstruction starting in May/June, combining rapid theory compression with weekly milestone diagnostic mocks.
Strips out low-frequency textbook fluff to focus ruthlessly on high-yield exam traps and 85-minute speed drills over the summer.
Starts immediately after the official MUR Bando release: a relentless 7-days-a-week (120 min/day) live combat marathon right up to exam day.
We don't keep a flat schedule. As exam day approaches, your weekly live class frequency automatically accelerates to peak in our daily 40-Day Residency Mode.
Build rock-solid theoretical frameworks across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math while balancing school or university commitments.
Transition from passive understanding to rapid multi-step problem solving. Introduce BMAT/IMAT past paper deconstruction.
High-frequency summer camp intensity. Eliminate syllabus blind spots, master distractor traps, and enforce strict 90-second/question pacing.
Relentless daily 2-hour live combat drills right after the MUR Bando release until exam morning. Peak stamina and zero score variance.


“The shortest, most personalized path to acceptance—where an active top medical student mentors you 1-on-1 every week, diagnoses your exact blind spots, and manages your daily study prescription.”
Combine 1-on-1 Private Mentoring with Live Group Classes (“MAX”) and unlock 100% Free Meditaliano Premium.



“What happens if I miss the cutoff by 0.4 points? Will I have to pay full tuition all over again next year?” To eliminate that anxiety completely, we created the industry's only comprehensive retake warranty. By adding +20% to your plan tuition, you unlock three ironclad guarantees:
Your Meditaliano Premium account is upgraded to permanent lifetime validity—with zero annual renewal fees ever.
In the unlikely event you are not admitted this cycle, MAX plan students receive full access to next year's Live Group Classes completely free (€0).
Continue your 1-on-1 private mentoring in the following academic cycle with a massive 20% to 60% loyalty tuition reduction.
Available at checkout for any Group, PLUS, PRO, ULTRA, or MAX plan.
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Want to test a single 1-on-1 session or focus exclusively on Physics/Math or Biology/Chemistry? Explore our modular tracks below.
Designed for students who are strong in Biology but lose points in Physics & Mathematics. Master dimensional analysis, mental math, circuits, fluids, and mechanics with Shion & Matteo.
Accounting for 38 of the 60 IMAT questions (63% of total score). Master ministerial biology phrasing, rapid pedigree analysis, stoichiometry, buffers, and IUPAC organic chemistry.
Speak directly with Shion or our senior admissions mentors before committing. We analyze your current mock score, target university cutoff, EU vs. Non-EU status, and build your roadmap.
Need to boost a specific weak subject? Add weekly 120-minute specialized sessions to your existing plan with automatic member discounts.
Weekly 120-min 1-on-1 sessions
Weekly 120-min 1-on-1 sessions
Weekly 120-min 1-on-1 sessions
Weekly supervised simulations
Want to experience our Live Group or 1-on-1 Socratic coaching firsthand? Reach out via Instagram DM or WhatsApp to request a trial session or sample replay.
We offer Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) adjustments and merit/need-based tuition support based on country of origin, prior IMAT score, health conditions, or single-parent households.
Apply for Financial Aid / PPP Eligibility →See how our instructors conduct Live Group Cohorts and 1-on-1 Socratic Sessions using our real-time cloud whiteboard and high-speed problem triage.
GROUP CLASS • MAX 10 STUDENTSReal-time annotation of mitochondrial electron transport chains with instant student Q&A.
PRO / ULTRA 1-ON-1Step-by-step probability tree breakdown eliminating the need for slow Punnett squares.
GROUP CLASS • SPEED DRILLMental-math shortcut training to solve mole ratio questions in under 35 seconds.
Connecting blood pressure hemodynamics directly to classical IMAT physics formulas.
Every stroke written on the live board is automatically exported as a high-res PDF to your dashboard.
Visualizing logarithms, trigonometry, and combinatorics without touching a calculator.
Every diagram, formula derivation, and annotated past-paper trap drawn during class is automatically saved and exported as a high-resolution PDF to your student portal—so you can focus 100% on thinking instead of frantically copying the board.
Your 6,000+ Q-Bank accuracy, per-question solve speed, and 20+ mock exam breakdowns are tracked in real time so your mentor knows your exact weak sub-topics before your weekly lesson even starts.
Never wake up wondering “What should I study today?” We assign your exact daily chapter maps, shuffled drill quotas, and spaced-repetition error reviews from day one until exam morning.
Explore how every 120-minute live session is structured, how we support you 24/7 between lessons, and how our 24-week subject curriculums progress.
Every session begins with a rapid-fire oral check of the previous week's high-yield concepts and a surgical review of the questions you missed in your weekly Q-Bank prescription.
Instead of reading slides at you, your mentor uses Socratic questioning and our interactive whiteboard to build core mechanisms (e.g., nephron countercurrent multiplication, redox balancing, or fluid dynamics) until you can explain them back effortlessly.
We immediately test the newly learned concepts against authentic IMAT and Cambridge BMAT past-paper questions under strict 90-second timer pressure, training you to spot distractor traps in real time.
Inspect every phase of our 4 Seasonal Group Tracks (7-Month, 5-Month, 3-Month, and 40-Day Speed Crash) plus our complete week-by-week topic tables.
Complete First-Principles Mastery to 70+ Exam Readiness
Students starting in Spring who want a steady, stress-free progression from foundational science concepts to elite test-day execution.

Switch between our multi-month cohort schedules and our 24-week subject-specific syllabi.
| Timeline | Biology | Chemistry | Physics & Math | Logical Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1–2 | Water, Carbon & Biological Macromolecules; Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cell Organization | Atomic Structure, Isotopes, Electron Configuration & Periodic Table Trends | SI Units, Vectors, Scalars, Exponents, Radicals & Algebraic Identities | Introduction to Logical Reasoning: Identifying Main Conclusions & Premises |
| Weeks 3–4 | Cell Membranes, Passive/Active Transport, Endocytosis & Organelle Ultrastructure | Ionic, Covalent & Metallic Bonding; VSEPR Geometry & Intermolecular Forces | 1D & 2D Kinematics: Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration & Projectile Motion | Uncovering Implicit Assumptions & Strengthening/Weakening Arguments |
| Weeks 5–6 | Enzymes, Activation Energy, Competitive vs. Non-Competitive Inhibition & ATP | Inorganic Nomenclature, Oxidation States & Balancing Complex Equations | Newton's Laws of Motion, Friction, Inclined Planes & Pulley Systems | Flaw Detection, Logical Fallacies & Parallel Reasoning Structures |
| Weeks 7–8 | Cellular Respiration: Glycolysis, Pyruvate Oxidation, Krebs Cycle & ETC | The Mole Concept, Molar Mass, Empirical/Molecular Formulas & Limiting Reagents | Work, Kinetic/Potential Energy, Conservation of Energy & Power | Necessary vs. Sufficient Conditions & Formal Conditional Chains |
| Weeks 9–10 | Photosynthesis (Light Reactions & Calvin Cycle) + Cell Cycle & Mitosis | States of Matter, Ideal Gas Law (PV=nRT), Dalton's Law & Phase Diagrams | Linear Momentum, Impulse, Elastic/Inelastic Collisions & Center of Mass | Multi-Variable Logic Puzzles, Seating Arrangements & Ordering Games |
| Weeks 11–12 | Meiosis, Gametogenesis, Crossing Over & Chromosomal Nondisjunction | Solutions, Molarity, Molality, Dilution Math & Colligative Properties | Linear, Quadratic, Polynomial, Exponential & Logarithmic Functions | Quantitative Problem Solving: Ratios, Percentages, Rates & Work Problems |
| Weeks 13–14 | DNA Structure, Meselson-Stahl, Replication Machinery & Telomeres | Thermochemistry (Enthalpy, Hess's Law, Entropy, Gibbs Free Energy) & Kinetics | Fluid Statics (Pascal, Archimedes) & Fluid Dynamics (Continuity, Bernoulli) | Data Interpretation: Rapid Triage of Complex Charts, Tables & Graphs |
| Weeks 15–16 | Transcription, Post-Transcriptional Splicing, Genetic Code & Translation | Chemical Equilibrium, Equilibrium Constant (Kc/Kp) & Le Chatelier's Principle | Thermodynamics: Zeroth, First & Second Laws, Heat Capacity & Carnot Cycle | Spatial Reasoning, 3D Nets, Rotations & Mirror Views |
| Weeks 17–18 | Mendelian Genetics, Dihybrid Crosses, Linkage, Epistasis & Pedigree Analysis | Acids & Bases (Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, Lewis), pH/pOH & Strong/Weak Equilibria | Electrostatics: Coulomb's Law, Electric Fields, Potential & Capacitors | Probability & Combinatorics Applied to Critical Problem Solving |
| Weeks 19–20 | Gene Regulation (Lac/Trp Operons), Epigenetics, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis & CRISPR | Buffer Systems, Henderson-Hasselbalch, Acid-Base Titrations & Solubility (Ksp) | DC Circuits: Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Rules, Series/Parallel Resistors & Power | Full Timed Section 1 Sprints (Logic + General Knowledge Integration) |
| Weeks 21–22 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Nervous, Endocrine, Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems | Redox Reactions, Half-Reaction Balancing, Galvanic vs. Electrolytic Cells | Magnetism, Lorentz Force, Electromagnetic Induction & Geometric Optics | BMAT & Cambridge Archive Advanced Critical Thinking Deconstruction |
| Weeks 23–24 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Renal, Digestive, Immune, Musculoskeletal & Reproductive | Organic Chemistry: Functional Groups, IUPAC Naming, Isomerism & Core Reactions | Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, Probability, Statistics & Final Formula Audit | Full 100-Minute Dress Rehearsal Mocks & Negative-Marking Optimization |
Every Meditaliano class and 1-on-1 session is taught by active top-scoring medical students at Italy's premier public medical faculties—led by Nima Rasti (87.0/90 All-Time World Record) and Shion (77.0/90, World Top 2%).

University of Bologna (Medicine)
“Scoring 87/90 isn't about memorizing encyclopedias. It's about reverse-engineering the test-makers' logic and eliminating traps in seconds.”

University of Pavia (Harvey Medicine)
“Having attended elite academies like Tetsuryokukai in Tokyo, I built Meditaliano to eliminate passive note-copying and replace it with our 30:50:20 Golden Ratio.”
University of Milan ( Statale )
“Italian ministerial biology questions have a very specific style. Once you see the patterns, even the longest genetics problem takes 40 seconds.”
Sapienza University of Rome
“Never do heavy algebra when dimensional analysis or back-solving gets you the answer in 15 seconds.”

University of Turin (Medicine)
“As a Non-EU candidate, you only get one university choice and one shot. Your preparation must leave zero room for luck.”

University of Padua (Medicine)
“In my 1-on-1 sessions, I don't lecture at you—I make you explain the mechanism back to me until it's permanently wired in your brain.”

Italian Public Medical Faculty
“Physics and Mathematics are the ultimate differentiators on the IMAT—once you master rapid formula triage, those 13 questions become guaranteed points.”
In addition to our core lead strategists, a dedicated team of active medical students across Italy's top public faculties assists with specialized 1-on-1 tutoring, Universitaly/DOV paperwork, and local post-arrival support.

To ensure peak student outcomes, our faculty members maintain strictly limited coaching rosters. Check live openings below and contact instructors directly on WhatsApp for 1-on-1 onboarding.
Lead Instructor: Defne (Bologna Medical Student) · 2024–2025 Cohort
English/PersianWorld Rank #1 (87.0/90)
"All-time highest IMAT scorer in testing history (87.0/90). Reconstructs examiner psychology to teach high-velocity problem-solving heuristics and Olympiad-level scientific intuition."
English/JapaneseFounder & Lead Strategist
"Engineering background turned medical education strategist. Built Meditaliano's AI analytics engine to deliver algorithmic shortcuts, visual mechanics, and foolproof ranking strategy."
English/PolishNeuroscientist & Bio Lead
"Active neuroscience researcher with exceptional pedagogical empathy. Deconstructs intricate biochemical pathways into clear mental models while nurturing unshakeable test-day confidence."
English/TurkishIMAT Top 0.5% (73.8 Pt)
"Ranked #1 admitted medical matriculant in Catania and top 0.5% globally. Relentless high-density recall drills designed to eliminate hesitation and lock in top-percentile speed."
English/TurkishBologna Med Student
"Medical scholar at the prestigious University of Bologna (IMAT 62.0). Known for patient, encouraging step-by-step problem breakdown and transformative confidence-building."
Reach out to instructors directly via WhatsApp to discuss target universities, mock scores, and personalized prep blueprints.
Compare every plan side-by-side and use Shion's 4-Profile Diagnostic below to pick the exact tier for your start date, budget, and target medical school.
| Plan Name | Tuition | Digital Platform (Premium) | Live Group Classes | 1-on-1 Mentoring | Visa / DOV / ISEE Concierge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0️⃣ FREE ACCESS | €0 (Forever) | 2 Full Mocks + 100+ Sample Qs + Past PDFs | — | — | — |
| 1️⃣ Meditaliano Premium | €249 / yr (PPP €149–€249) | ✓ Full Access (6,000+ Qs, 35 Yrs Videos, 20+ Mocks, Science Hub) | — | — | Newsletter Updates |
| 2️⃣ Group: 10-Month Master Track | €119 / mo (or €999 upfront) | Zero-Base Foundation with Işıl & Senior Faculty | ✓ Dec 6 Kickoff (1x→3x→5x→7x/wk • Max 10 Students) | Optional Add-on | Comprehensive Strategic Mentoring |
| 2️⃣ Group: 7-Month Standard | €119 / mo (or €714 upfront) | Cloud Whiteboard PDFs & Class Replays | ✓ 5 Phases (1x→3x→5x→7x/wk • Max 10 Students) | Optional Add-on | Group Guidance |
| 2️⃣ Group: 5-Month Intensive | €139 / mo (or €599 upfront) | Cloud Whiteboard PDFs & Weekly Mocks | ✓ 4 Accelerated Phases (3x→5x→7x/wk) | Optional Add-on | Group Guidance |
| 2️⃣ Group: 3-Month Crash | €199 / mo (or €573 upfront) | High-Yield Trap Sheets & Speed Drills | ✓ Summer High-Frequency (5x→7x/wk) | Optional Add-on | Group Guidance |
| 2️⃣ Group: 40-Day Speed Crash | €299 flat (Post-Bando) | 35 Daily Combat Packets | ✓ 35 Daily Sessions / 70 Live Hrs (7x/wk) | Optional Add-on | Cutoff Triage |
| 3️⃣ PLUS / PLUS MAX | €189 / mo (MAX: €279/mo) | 50% OFF Premium (with 3+ mo) | Included in PLUS MAX (+€90/mo) | ✓ 4x Monthly (1x/wk) + Study Plan + Q&A | Advisory Support |
| 3️⃣ PRO / PRO MAX ★ #1 | €349 / mo (MAX: €409/mo) | 🎁 100% FREE Premium (worth €449, 3+ mo) | Included in PRO MAX (+€60/mo) | ✓ 8x Monthly (2x/wk) + 40 Mocks + 24/7 Q&A | Ranking & Cutoff Strategy |
| 3️⃣ ULTRA / ULTRA MAX 👑 | €499 / mo (MAX: €529/mo) | 🎁 100% FREE Premium (worth €449) | Included in ULTRA MAX (+€30/mo) | ✓ 12x Monthly (3x/wk) + Priority Scheduling | ✓ Full 5-Pillar Visa, DOV, Housing & ISEE Concierge |
| 4️⃣ Meditaliano Care™ | +20% Option | ⭐ Lifetime Access to Premium | ✓ 100% Free Next Year (for MAX students) | ✓ 20%–60% Off Next Year 1-on-1 | Multi-Cycle Protection |
You already have strong study habits and just need the best digital infrastructure: 6,000+ shuffled questions, 35 years of IMAT/BMAT video explanations, full-color Science Hub maps, and 20+ predictive mocks.
Choose the track matching your start month: 10-Month Master (Dec 6, €119/mo), 7-Month Standard (Mar/Apr, €119/mo), 5-Month Intensive (May/Jun, €139/mo), 3-Month Crash (Jul, €199/mo), or 40-Day Speed Crash (Mid-Aug, €299 flat).
Get 8 private 1-on-1 lessons per month (2x/wk), 40 full mock diagnostics, 24/7 WhatsApp Q&A, and 100% FREE Meditaliano Premium (worth €449) when you enroll for 3+ months. Upgrade to PRO MAX (€409/mo) to include all Live Group Classes!
Instead of paying €10,000+ to a paper-pushing agency, get 12 private lessons/month (3x/wk), Free Premium, AND our complete 5-Pillar Administrative & Post-Arrival Concierge.
Schedule a free 1-on-1 call with Shion or our academic advisors via Google Form or WhatsApp to assess your current level, target university cutoff, and EU/Non-EU strategy—with zero commitment required.
We match you with the ideal mentor or seasonal Live Group Cohort, calibrate your 30:50:20 Golden Ratio weekly schedule, and review your service agreement and optional Meditaliano Care™ warranty with full transparency.
Complete your enrollment via our secure payment portal (credit/debit card or bank transfer). You receive immediate access to the 6,000+ Q-Bank & Science Hub, and your live classes begin right away!
Still unsure whether to start with Meditaliano Premium, join a Live Group Cohort, or work 1-on-1 in PLUS / PRO / ULTRA? Reach out directly—we never do pushy sales calls, only honest strategic advice from active medical students in Italy.