Study Medicine at University of Naples Federico II
University of Naples Federico II (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II) · Naples, Campania
Overview
The University of Naples Federico II, founded in 1224, offers a six-year single-cycle Medicine and Surgery degree taught entirely in English, awarding 360 CFU/ECTS credits across 12 semesters. Admission is via the IMAT, with 15 EU and 10 non-EU places. The curriculum, coordinated by the Federico II Medical School, integrates basic and clinical sciences through a multidisciplinary approach and involves students early in patient management. Clinical training is based at the university's own teaching hospital, the Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria (Policlinico) Federico II.
At a glance
25
EU seats
EU citizens & non-EU residents in Italy
45
Non-EU seats
Non-EU applicants abroad
70
Total IMAT seats
2025 intake
Seats: official MUR bando D.M. 599/2025 (Tabella B).
- Degree
- LM-41 (Medicine)
- Duration
- 6 years
- Language
- English
- Campus
- Naples, Campania. Clinical/medical campus at the Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria (Policlinico) Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5. Student office (Segreteria) at Via Sergio Pansini 5, Ed. 24.
- University founded
- 1224
Cut-off trend
How the IMAT admission threshold moved from 2018 to 2025 — EU-pool and non-EU shown separately, on the 0–90 score scale.
| Year | EU cut-off | Non-EU cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 37.8 | 37.6 |
| 2019 | 37.6 | 33.1 |
| 2020 | 41.8 | 31.7 |
| 2021 | 34.4 | 41.4 |
| 2022 | 37.0 | 44.4 |
| 2023 | 45.2 | 52.0 |
| 2024 | 61.4 | 68.1 |
| 2025 | 58.3 | 63.1 |
Tuition & fees
Italian public-university fees are income-linked (ISEE) for EU/resident students, with fixed bands for international applicants whose income is abroad.
EU / ISEE students
~€156–200/year (lowest / no-tax ISEE band: ~€140 regional tax + €16 stamp, base tuition waived)
Upper band: ~€3,000–4,000/year (top ISEE band)
International (income abroad)
No separate fixed international fee — non-EU/income-abroad students are assessed on the same ISEE (ISEE-parificato) scale, typically ~€156 up to ~€3,500/year
As a public Italian university, Naples Federico II charges an income-linked (ISEE-based) student contribution for its 6-year English-taught Medicine and Surgery programme, not a flat tuition. For 2025/2026 the annual cost ranges from roughly €156–200 (lowest/no-tax ISEE band: regional tax plus stamp duty, with base tuition waived) up to about €3,000–4,000 for the highest income band. Non-EU students with income earned abroad are assessed on the equivalent ISEE-parificato scale rather than a separate fixed fee.
The programme
- 6-year (12-semester) single-cycle programme totalling 360 CFU/ECTS credits
- Organised in 36 integrated courses; at least 60 CFU dedicated to professional/practical training activities
- Structured in two three-year phases: a first triennium focused on basic biomedical sciences and a second triennium with prevalent clinical and professional focus
- Complete integration of basic and clinical science content through a multidisciplinary approach, described by the university as a qualifying feature of the curriculum
- Early involvement of students in patient management, including ethical, moral and legal aspects of the profession
- Supports international mobility (Erasmus and other agreements) with study/internship periods abroad
Teaching hospitals
How to get in
Admission to University of Naples Federico II's English-taught Medicine is through the IMAT — 60 questions in 100 minutes, scored +1.5 / −0.4 / 0 (max 90). You list University of Naples Federico II among your university preferences on Universitaly, and places are filled by a single national merit ranking against the 70 seats above.
Living in Naples
Naples is the capital of the Campania region and the third-largest city in Italy, with a large student population served by several universities. Federico II is the city's principal and oldest university.
Frequently asked
Is Medicine at University of Naples Federico II taught in English?
Yes. Medicine and Surgery (English-taught single-cycle master's degree; also referred to as "MedING") is a 6-year single-cycle degree (LM-41 (Medicine)) taught in English. Admission is through the IMAT.
How many places does University of Naples Federico II offer?
25 EU-pool and 45 non-EU seats for 2025 (official MUR bando D.M. 599/2025).
How do I get into University of Naples Federico II Medicine?
You sit the IMAT (International Medical Admissions Test), then list University of Naples Federico II among your preferences on Universitaly. Admission is by national merit ranking against the seats above.
How much is tuition at University of Naples Federico II?
As a public Italian university, Naples Federico II charges an income-linked (ISEE-based) student contribution for its 6-year English-taught Medicine and Surgery programme, not a flat tuition. For 2025/2026 the annual cost ranges from roughly €156–200 (lowest/no-tax ISEE band: regional tax plus stamp duty, with base tuition waived) up to about €3,000–4,000 for the highest income band. Non-EU students with income earned abroad are assessed on the equivalent ISEE-parificato scale rather than a separate fixed fee.
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