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ItalyRome, Italy

UniCamillus

GMC RecognisedNo UCAT Required

UniCamillus International Medical University in Rome accepts students via its own entrance exam rather than IMAT, providing an important alternative entry route for UK students who struggle with IMAT. The English-language degree is EU-regulated and GMC-recognised.

Annual Tuition

£10,000/year

Scholarships Available
Duration6 years
LanguageEnglish
IntakeOctober, March
Programmes7
RegionEurope
LocationRome
UniCamillus campus
UniCamillus campus 2
UniCamillus campus 3

Did You Know?

Dedicated health sciences university in Rome
100% English-taught from day one
Founded specifically for international medical students
Modern campus with simulation labs
Clinical rotations across Rome's major hospitals

About UniCamillus

UniCamillus (Saint Camillus International University of Health Sciences) is a private Italian medical school in Rome, established in 2017 and named after Saint Camillus de Lellis, patron saint of nurses and the sick. The university was explicitly founded to serve international students, with all programmes taught in English from day one. The six-year Medicine and Surgery programme trains students through affiliations with multiple Roman hospitals and an emphasis on global health, humanitarian medicine, and health in developing countries — reflecting Saint Camillus's mission of service to the most vulnerable.

Clinical rotations span hospitals across Rome and Lazio. UniCamillus is distinctive for its partnership programmes with African and Asian universities, creating unique opportunities for global health electives. The university's focus on producing doctors for underserved communities worldwide aligns well with students motivated by social impact.

For UK students, UniCamillus offers English-taught medical education in Rome with a distinctive humanitarian ethos, EU-recognised qualifications, and tuition of approximately €16,000/year. The programme particularly suits those passionate about global health and tropical medicine.

Programmes Offered

Medicine and Surgery (English programme)
Dentistry (English programme)
Nursing (BSc)
Physiotherapy (BSc)
Midwifery (BSc)
Speech and Language Therapy (BSc)
Biomedical Laboratory Techniques (BSc)

Key Highlights

No IMAT required — own exam

Two intakes per year

Rome location

EU/GMC-recognised degree

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Own entrance exam (no IMAT required), no UCAT

No UCAT required. A Level grades are sufficient for admission.

Student Accommodation

Private accommodation available in Rome

Scholarships Available

UniCamillus offers scholarship opportunities for international students. Contact Medicine Clearing to learn about current funding options for your intake year.

UniCamillus vs UK Medical Schools

FactorUniCamillusUK Medical Schools
Tuition (Annual)£10,000/year£9,250/year
Duration6 years5 years
UCAT RequiredNoYes (33 schools)
Teaching LanguageEnglishEnglish
Acceptance RateHigher — focused entrance criteria~8% average
GMC PathwayPLAB/UKMLA → Full RegistrationDirect Registration
Gap Year RiskNone — rolling admissionsHigh — 12-month UCAS cycle
NHS EligibilityYes — after UKMLAYes — direct

Application Timeline — UniCamillus

StepPhaseTimeframe
1Free Strategy ConsultationWeek 1
2Eligibility Assessment & University MatchWeek 1
3Document Preparation & Personal StatementWeeks 1-2
4Application Submission to UniCamillusWeeks 2-3
5Entrance Exam / Interview PreparationWeeks 3-4
6Offer ConfirmationWeeks 4-5
7Visa Processing & AccommodationWeeks 5-7
8Pre-departure Briefing & Arrival SupportWeeks 7-8

Quick Reference — UniCamillus

Duration6 years
Tuition£10,000/year
GMC StatusRecognised
LanguageEnglish
IntakeOctober, March
UCATNot Required

Frequently Asked Questions — UniCamillus

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