IMAT
International Medical Admissions Test (IMAT) is an undergraduate-level entrance examination conducted by Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR) in collaboration with Cambridge Assessment for Medicine and Surgery or Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics programmes at Italian universities.
Quick Facts
Exam Date
Usually in SeptemberExam Mode
Pen-and-paper basedConducting Body
Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR) in collaboration with Cambridge AssessmentExam Level
UndergraduateApplication Deadline
N/ATable of Contents
About IMAT
The IMAT is a subject-specific admissions test conducted in English for students aspiring to pursue Medicine and Surgery or Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics programmes at Italian universities. The exam is developed and delivered by the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR) in collaboration with Cambridge Assessment.
The test evaluates your critical thinking, logical reasoning, and scientific knowledge across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. With only 100 minutes to answer 60 multiple-choice questions, the IMAT demands both speed and accuracy. The exam is conducted as a pen-and-paper test at authorised centres worldwide, making it accessible to students from different countries.
Highlights
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| exam full name | International Medical Admissions Test |
| conducting body | Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR) in collaboration with Cambridge Assessment |
| official website | www.universitaly.it |
| frequency of conduct | Once a year |
| exam date | Usually in September |
Important Dates
| Activity | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| MIUR Announcement | Usually April |
| Registration Opens | Early July |
| Registration Closes | Late July (approximately 3 weeks window) |
| Exam Date | September |
| Venue Details Published | 1st September (for Italy-based test centres) |
List of Courses
- Medicine and Surgery
- Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics
Participating Institutes
- 16 public Italian universities offer English-taught medical and dental programmes through IMAT admission
Rank Predictor
Predict your rank based on expected score
*Predictions are based on historical data
Colleges Accepting IMAT0
No colleges available
News & Updates0
No news & updates available