The International Medical Admissions Test (IMAT) 2024 has concluded, marking another competitive year for non-EU students aiming to study medicine and dentistry in English at Italian universities. The exam took place on September 17, 2024, with results released on October 10, 2024, on the Universitaly portal. This report analyzes the thresholds and performance trends for non-EU candidates across various universities, offering statistical insights for future applicants.
IMAT 2024 Non-EU thresholds Scores
For the IMAT 2024 exam, public Italian universities offered approximately 475 places for Medicine and 18 places for Dentistry. According to data released by the Italian Ministry of Education, around 11,000 students sat the IMAT exam.
| Univeristy | Field of study | Non-EU Total Places | Non-EU Threshold | Average score of admitted students | Final Ranking List |
| Bari* | Medicine | 11 | 65.8 | 70.46 | Download |
| Bicocca | Medicine | 18 | 72.6 | 77.15 | Download |
| Bologna | Medicine | 20 | 74.5 | 77.75 | Download |
| Cagliari | Medicine | 20 | 56.5 | 63.35 | Download |
| Catania | Medicine | 30 | 57.2 | 64.95 | Download |
| Federico II | Medicine | 25 | 68.1 | 72.20 | Download |
| La Sapienza | Medicine | 13 | 73.4 | 77.72 | Download |
| La Sapienza | Dentistry | 6 | 73.1 | 76.25 | Download |
| Luigi Vanvitelli | Medicine | 50 | 63.2 | 68.56 | Download |
| Marche | Medicine | 60 | 60.3 | 67.08 | Download |
| Messina | Medicine | 56 | 61.4 | 67.30 | Download |
| Milan | Medicine | 15 | 75.7 | 79.03 | Download |
| Padova | Medicine | 25 | 71.6 | 74.76 | Download |
| Parma | Medicine | 45 | 59.1 | 66.92 | Download |
| Pavia* | Medicine | 40 | 71.5 | 75.62 | Download |
| Tor Vergata | Medicine | 15 | 60.6 | 69.96 | Download |
| Turin* | Medicine | 32 | 70.8 | 74.25 | Download |
| Siena | Dentistry | 12 | 69.3 | 72.57 | Download |
- The Universities of Bari (3 seats), Pavia (1 seat), and Turin (1 seat) reserve specific seats for the Marco Polo Program under the IMAT 2024. The Marco Polo Program is an Italian initiative designed to attract non-EU students, particularly from China, to study in Italy by offering dedicated university seats, language support, and visa assistance.
- Range of Thresholds: The non-EU thresholds for 2024 range from a low of 56.5 (Cagliari, Medicine) to a high of 75.7 (Milan, Medicine), a spread of 19.2 points.
- Median Threshold: The median threshold across all programs is 68.1 (Federico II, Medicine), indicating that half of the programs have a threshold above this value and half below.
- Average Threshold: The average threshold for non-EU students across all universities is approximately 66.8.
- Range of Average Scores: The average scores of admitted students range from 63.35 (Cagliari, Medicine) to 79.03 (Milan, Medicine), a difference of 15.68 points.
- Most Competitive Program: Milan (Medicine) stands out as the most competitive program, with the highest threshold (75.7) and the highest average score of admitted students (79.03).
- Least Competitive Program: Cagliari (Medicine) has the lowest threshold (56.5) and the lowest average score of admitted students (63.35), making it relatively easier to secure a spot.
- Dentistry Programs: The two dentistry programs (La Sapienza and Siena) have thresholds of 73.1 and 70.8, respectively, which are on the higher side compared to many medicine programs.
- Largest Program: Marche offers the most non-EU spots (60), while La Sapienza (Dentistry) offers the fewest (6).
IMAT 2024 EU thresholds Scores
For the IMAT 2024 exam, public Italian universities offered approximately 961 places for Medicine and 42 places for Dentistry. According to data released by the Italian Ministry of Education, around 11,000 students sat the IMAT exam.
| Univeristy | Field of study | EU Total Places | First round | Final threshold | Final round |
| Bari* | Medicine | 69 | 59.1 | ||
| Bicocca | Medicine | 30 | 66.7 | 64.8 | 9th Round |
| Bologna | Medicine | 97 | 65.6 | 64.8 | 7th Round |
| Cagliari | Medicine | 80 | 56.9 | ||
| Catania | Medicine | 30 | 58.4 | ||
| Federico II | Medicine | 15 | 64 | 61.4 | 8th Round |
| La Sapienza | Medicine | 45 | 65.5 | 65.1 | 3rd Round |
| La Sapienza | Dentistry | 19 | 62.1 | 61.8 | 2nd Round |
| Luigi Vanvitelli | Medicine | 60 | 59.5 | 57.3 | 14th Round |
| Marche | Medicine | 20 | 60.2 | ||
| Messina | Medicine | 55 | 57.6 | ||
| Milan | Medicine | 55 | 69.2 | 67.8 | 5th Round |
| Padova | Medicine | 75 | 64.6 | 63.2 | 9th Round |
| Parma | Medicine | 75 | 60.3 | 57.6 | 16th Round |
| Pavia | Medicine | 103 | 61.08 | 59.1 | 17th Round |
| Tor Vergata | Medicine | 40 | 62 | 59.5 | 11th Round |
| Turin | Medicine | 70 | 62.4 | 59.5 | 14th Round |
| Siena | Dentistry | 23 | 59.7 |
- Range of First Round Thresholds: The first-round thresholds for EU students range from 57.6 (Messina, Medicine) to 69.2 (Milan, Medicine), a spread of 11.6 points.
- Average First Round Threshold: The average first-round threshold across all programs is approximately 62.3.
- Range of Final Thresholds: Final thresholds, where provided, range from 57.3 (Luigi Vanvitelli, Medicine) to 67.8 (Milan, Medicine), a spread of 10.5 points.
- Average Final Threshold: The average final threshold is around 61.9.
- Most Competitive Program (First Round): Milan (Medicine) has the highest first-round threshold at 69.2, making it the most competitive for EU students initially.
- Least Competitive Program (First Round): Messina (Medicine) has the lowest first-round threshold at 57.6