Can I participate even if I have not yet obtained my high school diploma?
Those enrolled in the last year of secondary school at higher education institutions in Italy and abroad that allows the achievement of a valid qualification pursuant to the ministerial provisions for admission to higher education courses in the Italian system may also participate, subject to subsequent verification of the achievement of the admission qualification.
I am enrolled in the penultimate year of high school (upper secondary school), can I participate in the test and "keep the score" for admissions 27/28?
Students enrolled in the PENULTIMATE year of high school NON can take the test or "keep" the score for admission to the academic year 2027/28.
Can I take the test more than once? What is the test calendar?
Candidates may take up to two tests. In fact, there are two rounds of exams according to the following calendar:
- FIRST ROUND: 27 and 28 FEBRUARY 2026;
- SECOND ROUND: 17 and 18 APRIL 2026.
If I have registered for the first round, can I also participate in the second?
Candidates who apply for participation from 28 January to 23:59 on 17 February 2026 will be able to participate in both rounds. Those who apply for participation from 2 to 31 March 2026 will only be able to participate in the second round of examinations in April.
Can I compete for all three integrated degree programmes that are part of the selection?
No, it is necessary to choose whether to compete for Medicine and Surgery and MedTec or for Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics.
By registering for the admission competition for the integrated degree programmes Medicine and Surgery and Medicine and Surgery with a technological focus a.y. 2026/2027 , the candidate selects both the degree programmes Medicine and Surgery and Medicine and Surgery with a technological focus.
ATTENTION: This selection (preference 1 and preference 2), necessary during the registration phase for the competition, does not constitute a binding order of preference in the preparation of the final merit rankings: each candidate who has selected the Medicine/MedTec competition will compete for places in the first year of both degree courses and will be placed, based on the score, indifferently in both final rankings. When assigning places, each candidate will be able to choose which of the two degree courses to pre-enrol/enrol in according to the criteria indicated in art. 8 of the announcement, which is recommended to be read carefully.
Can I change the degree programme I have chosen or the order of preference?
It is possible to change the selection of the admission competition (for Dentistry or for Medicine/MedTec) only within the registration deadline of the first round in which the candidate has registered (i.e. by 17 February 2026, if you participate in both rounds or by 31 March 2026 if you participate only in the second round in April). After this deadline, no requests for modification will be accepted.
How are the merit rankings drawn up and what are the criteria for assigning places?
The final merit rankings valid for admission to the integrated degree programmes covered by this call for applications are drawn up according to the following criteria:
- The ranking list for the Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics programme is drawn up on the basis of the best final score (or the single score if the candidate has taken only one round) obtained by all those who have selected the Admission Competition for the integrated degree programme in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics a.y. 2026/2027, ordered on the basis of merit;
- The rankings of the Medicine and Surgery and Medicine and Surgery courses with a technological focus (MedTec) are drawn up on the basis of the best final score (or the only score if the candidate has taken only one round) of all those who have selected the admission competition to Medicine/MedTec a.y. 2026/2027, ordered according to their best or only final score.
The two merit rankings (for Medicine and for Medicine and Surgery with a technological focus) will therefore coincide with each other and the places available in the two degree courses will be allocated according to the following criteria:
- Pre-enrolment (including payment of the first instalment of university tuition fees), or enrolment, in one of the two degree programmes determines in any case and at any stage of the procedure the cancellation of the position in the ranking list in the remaining course;
- Candidates who intend to maintain their position in the ranking list for only one of the two degree programmes do not have to pre-enrol/enrol if they are admitted to the degree programme of lesser interest, for which - at the end of the deadline for acceptance - they will withdraw, while maintaining their position in the ranking list in the course of greatest interest.
I can change the venue and exam session, how should I proceed? And within what terms?
Any change of venue/session must be carried out in the following ways:
- Log in to the portal;
- Check any venue/session availability;
- Make a new reservation that will automatically replace the previous one.
You will receive an e-mail confirming that the session has been changed and that the exam has been called for a new one that will replace the previous one, which is no longer valid.
The change of venue/session is allowed only within the registration deadlines of each round (i.e. by 17 February 2026 for the first round in February and by 31 March 2026 for the second round in April). After the deadline, no change of venue and/or session will be permitted.
How can I check that the chosen session and that my registration was correct?
All information regarding registration for the competition and payment made is always available in your reserved area under the "Log" menu item of the portal and is the only official source for confirmation of registration and the choices expressed (shift, location, date, time and payment).
I am a candidate with a disability and/or diagnosed with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), how can I request additional time and/or compensatory measures?
You must make an explicit request on the appropriate pages of the competition registration procedure and by uploading the certification to the system. Candidates with disabilities are entitled to additional time not exceeding 50% more than that provided for the written test in addition to any further measures commensurate with the type of disability, while candidates with SLD, if the diagnosis complies with the law, are granted additional time equal to 30% more than that defined for the test and additional compensatory tools only in the more serious cases verified by a special University Commission.
For more information, please consult art.4 of the competition notice.
What are the science subject programmes?
The programmes relating to the questions of scientific culture are reported in Annex "A" of the competition notice.
How can I prepare for ethical-religious culture questions'
It is possible to consult the texts recommended by Università Cattolica, a list of which is available on this web page.
Can I use the calculator? What materials do I need to have or bring from home to take the exam?
The use of mobile phones, calculators, tablets, online-enabled devices and the consultation of printed books and/or manuscripts and notes is strictly forbidden during the test. You can bring a pen, the blank sheets for notes will be provided by the University.
Do high school or baccalaureate grades confer scores? What about other international certifications?
High school grades, high school diplomas and any other certifications, including international ones, do not confer additional points. There is no evaluation of qualifications and the final score is awarded only by the written test.
Is there a minimum score threshold?
Yes. In order to be admitted to each degree programme, it will be necessary to obtain a score of no less than 20 points out of the total 65 achievable.
What documents do I need to bring with me on the day of the exam?
A valid identification document pursuant to art. 35 of Presidential Decree no. 445 of 28 December 2000 (copies or reproductions of any kind are not permitted);
Any original documentation certifying the state of disability and/or SLD declared at the time of registration for the competition.
If you are a non-EU citizen, you will also need to show your valid passport and residence permit.
I haven't/have lost/can't find my identity document, but I have a driver's license/passport, are they suitable for participating in the test?
You will have to show a valid and original identification document (ID card, passport, driver's license), copies or reproductions - on any medium - of the identification documents will not be accepted.
When will the final rankings be published?
The final merit rankings of each degree programme will be published only once both examination rounds have been completed, i.e. from 4 May 2026 , automatically taking into consideration the best score obtained in the two tests, or the only final score obtained if he/she has participated in only one of the two examination sessions.
Once enrolled, how can I withdraw from it? Will I be able to be refunded the amount paid?
Through the "Forms" section on the institutional portal of the Rome Campus (https://studenticattolica.unicatt.it/strumenti-e-supporto-modulistica - Application for withdrawal from studies) the student must log in to his/her enrolment profile and follow the online procedure until the appropriate forms have been completed.
Once the withdrawal has been made, the fee paid to reserve the place will be fully refunded if requested within 14 days from the date of payment. After the aforementioned deadline, no refund will be made.
What is the best manual to prepare for the test?
Università Cattolica does not have or recommend a specific preparation manual for its admission tests. Once you have completed your registration for the competition, you can practice for free and unlimited with the exam simulator platform , which makes use of a vast archive of quizzes offered in previous years. For optimal preparation, it is also advisable to enrol in preparation courses specially organised by Università Cattolica as an additional accompanying service.