Dentistry

Students enrolled in the competition for admission to the first year of the integrated degree programmes in Medicine and Surgery (class LM-41), in Medicine and Surgery with a technological focus (class LM-41) and in Dentistry (class LM-46) of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli" for the academic year 2025/2026 are hereby informed that in compliance with Ministerial Decree no. 600 of 7 August 2025 containing "Definition of available places for single-cycle master's degree courses in Medicine and Surgery (LM-41), Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics (LM-46) and Veterinary Medicine (LM-42), a.y. 25/26, Italian language, intended for students from EU and non-EU countries", by Rector's Decree no. 1.599 of 28 August 2025, art. 1 (Available places and admission requirements):

• Dentistry ( class LM-46) active at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli": 40 places;
• Medicine and Surgery with a technological focus (class LM-41), inter-university with the "Roma Tre" University, active at the "A. Gemelli" Faculty of Medicine and Surgery: 90 places.

Therefore, as of the date of this notice, the scrolling of the merit rankings will be carried out according to the number of places assigned by the Ministry.

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 Pursuant to art. 8 of the competition notice, the final ranking is drawn up taking into consideration first of all the preference expressed for the degree course (first and, possibly, second choice), and secondly the best score obtained by the candidate in the two tests, or the only final score obtained if he/she has participated in only one of the two examination rounds: The ranking list is therefore composed of all the candidates who have indicated the degree programme as their sole or first choice, sorted on the basis of merit, and then of all those who have indicated the same degree programme as their second choice, in turn ordered on the basis of merit.

In order to be admitted to the degree programme, inany case, it is necessary to have obtained a final score of not less than 15 points.

If you are admitted to the degree programme with your first (or only) choice (priority 1), your second choice is automatically cancelled.

If you are admitted to the degree programme indicated as your second choice (priority 2), your first choice also remains valid and your placement in the ranking list is maintained for possible scrolling.

For consultation of the final merit ranking, the candidates' personal data are represented by a unique identification code received by e-mail. In case of non-receipt of the unique code, it is possible to request verification and re-forwarding to the ammissioni-rm@unicatt.it address by attaching your identification document.

 Pursuant to art. 8 of the competition notice, the final ranking is drawn up taking into consideration first of all the preference expressed for the degree course (first and, possibly, second choice), and secondly the best score obtained by the candidate in the two tests, or the only final score obtained if he/she has participated in only one of the two examination rounds: The ranking list is therefore composed of all the candidates who have indicated the degree programme as their sole or first choice, sorted on the basis of merit, and then of all those who have indicated the same degree programme as their second choice, in turn ordered on the basis of merit.

In order to be admitted to the degree programme, inany case, it is necessary to have obtained a final score of not less than 15 points.

If you are admitted to the degree programme with your first (or only) choice (priority 1), your second choice is automatically cancelled.

If you are admitted to the degree programme indicated as your second choice (priority 2), your first choice also remains valid and your placement in the ranking list is maintained for possible scrolling.

For consultation of the final merit ranking, the candidates' personal data are represented by a unique identification code received by e-mail. In case of non-receipt of the unique code, it is possible to request verification and re-forwarding to the ammissioni-rm@unicatt.it address by attaching your identification document.

Candidates who have been pre-enrolled or who have been admitted by scrolling through the respective final ranking list must carry out the enrolment procedure (remotely) within the deadlines indicated in the competition notice.

Those who do not carry out the procedure within this deadline, or within the deadlines that will be indicated in the respective notices of the final ranking, will be considered to have withdrawn and the places will be reassigned to the eligible candidates in order of merit.

The results of the tests held in round 2 (11 and 12 April 2025) of the admission competition for the academic year 2025/2026 will be available from 14:00 on 17 April 2025:

• Log in to the https://consultazioneonline.ilmiotest.it portal
• select Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and the Medicine, MedTec and Dentistry test (round 2) 11 and 12 April 2025
• enter the username (PIN code) and password indicated on the form received during the exam.

It should be noted that, pursuant to art. 6 of the competition notice, in order to be admitted to each degree programme subject to this selection, in any case, it is necessary to have obtained a final score of not less than 15 points out of a total of 60 achievable.

The final merit rankings, drawn up according to the criteria indicated in art. 8 of the call for applications - which prioritise the choices expressed by the candidates (first and, possibly, second choice) and the final score obtained, will be published from 28 April 2025 (evening hours) taking into account in an automated way the best score obtained in the two tests, or the only final score obtained if the candidate has participated in only one examination round: therefore, no communication (or uploading) will be necessary from the candidates with respect to the best score to be taken into consideration.

The admission tests on 11 and 12 April 2025 (shift n° 2) will be held in multi-session computer-based mode at the places and times indicated in the general list of convocations.

On the day of the test, candidates must show at identification:

• A valid identification document pursuant to art. 35 of Presidential Decree no. 445 of 28 December 2000;
• Valid residence permit (if non-EU citizens);
• Original documentation certifying the state of disability and/or SLD (where declared at the time of registration for the competition to take advantage of compensatory measures);

ATTENTION: THE CANDIDATE WILL NOT BE ADMITTED to the test if:

• is WITHOUT an identification document;
• Show only a COPY or PHOTOGRAPH - in any format - of the identification document;
• Show a report of loss of identity document, unless the report is accompanied by a photograph authenticated by the police (e.g. provisional driving permit).

Participation in the competition is subject to the completion of the online registration procedure, the booking of the chosen session(s ) and the payment of the participation fee of € 250.00 through the PayPal circuit accessible only from the registration platform.

Up to two tests can be taken. There are two exam sessions according to the following calendar:

FIRST ROUND

• 28 FEBRUARY and 1 MARCH 2025

SECOND ROUND

• 11 and 12 APRIL 2025

Those who, in the manner referred to in art. 3 of the call for applications, apply from 9 January 2025 and until 14 February 2025 and will be able to participate in both rounds of the examination.

Those who apply from 3 March 2025 and no later than 28 March 2025 will only be able to participate in the examination round of 11 and 12 April 2025.

There are no exceptions to the registration deadlines.

The University reserves the right to add additional exam dates if it becomes necessary in terms of those enrolled in the test.

The final merit rankings of each degree course will be drawn up according to the criteria set out in art. 8 of the announcement, always preserving the choice of degree course and the order of preference expressed during the enrolment phase (first and possible second choice) and then the best score obtained in the tests taken, if more than one, or in the only test taken.

You can participate if:

• in possession of an Italian or foreign diploma;
• enrolled in the last year of secondary school in Italy or abroad, provided that the baccalaureate is obtained by 31 July 2025.

Students enrolled in the PENULTIMATE year of high school can NOT take the test or "keep" the score for admission to the academic year 2026/27.

The admission tests will be delivered in computer-based multi-session mode in presence at exam centers identified in the cities of Rome, Milan, Naples, Bari, Reggio Calabria, Catania, Palermo, Cagliari.

Places at each venue/session are limited and allocated by fill, taking into consideration only registrations completed according to the criteria expressed in art. 3 of the competition notice.

The general list of convocations, with indication of the venue, date and time of the test of each candidate, for the aforementioned examination rounds will be published respectively:

• From 21 February 2025 for the shift of 28 February and 1 March 2025;
• From 4 April 2025 for the shift of 11 and 12 April 2025.

If, due to contingencies or organisational reasons, it is necessary to make changes to the test calendar or to the methods of administering the test, notice will be given by means of notices on this page.

Carry out the online registration procedure and from the Competition Registration Summary page click on "Make payment and booking". You can choose the VENUE and the exam SESSION from the list proposed by the University until availability is exhausted.

Once you have selected your venue/session preferences for each shift, you must make the payment of the participation fee (€ 250.00).

ATTENTION : Payment must be made within 60 minutes of booking.

• If payment is not made within the 60 minutes provided, the seat reservation will be cancelled and you will have to repeat the booking operation - choosing from the sessions available at the time of accessing the platform - and making the payment (always within 60 minutes of the new booking);

• Once the payment has been made, you will receive an e-mail confirming the booking and payment of the fee. Only in this case will the procedure have been concluded positively.

Information on 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).

Any change of venue/session must be made by re-accessing the booking platform and is allowed only within the registration deadlines for each shift (i.e. by 14 February 2025 for the first shift and from 3 to 28 March 2025 for the second shift in April).

After these deadlines, no change of venue and/or session will be allowed for the relevant shift.

It is possible to select up to two single-cycle degree programmes for which to compete, indicating, in this case, the order of preference (first choice and second choice).

The order of preference, if expressed, is binding for the purposes of drawing up the final rankings of the two degree courses.

The degree programme to compete for or the order of preference expressed can be changed by the deadline for submitting applications for the first round in which the candidate has registered (i.e. by 14 February 2025 if you have registered for both test rounds or by 28 March 2025 if you have registered exclusively for the second round of examinations).

In any case, if the candidate has already taken the test in the first round, he/she can NOT change degree course or order of preference for the second round of the exam.

Each ranking list will be drawn up taking into consideration:

1. first of all , the choice of the degree course or the order of preference, where expressed;
2. secondly , the best score obtained in the written test.

Therefore, each ranking list will be composed first of all of the candidates who have indicated the degree course as their "first" or "only" choice, respectively ordered on the basis of merit, then of the candidates who have indicated the same degree course as their possible "second" choice, respectively ordered on the basis of merit.

If you are "admitted" to the programme of best preference (first choice), your position in the ranking list in the degree programme of the worst choice (second choice) will be automatically cancelled, and you will have to enrol in the programme of best preference.

On the contrary, if you are "admitted" in the course of the worst preference (or in the course of second choice, where indicated) the position in the ranking in the course of best preference (first choice) will always be maintained for a possible subsequent scrolling.

If you are "not admitted" to any degree programme selected during the enrolment phase, you will still be placed in the ranking list for the courses indicated as both first and second choice and, based on merit, you may be called upon to take over if your score is equal to or greater than 15 points out of a total of 60.

For further details on the preparation of the rankings, please consult the competition notice (art. 8).

The admission examination consists of a written test of sixty (60) multiple-choice questions, which present five answer options, among which the candidate must identify only one by discarding the incorrect, arbitrary or less probable conclusions, distributed as follows:

• 20 questions of logical reasoning
• 30 questions of scientific culture: n. 10 of chemistry, n. 10 biology, n. 5 of physics and n. 5 of mathematics (with elements of logic)
• 5 general knowledge questions
• 5 questions of ethical-religious culture

A maximum time of 60 minutes is allotted for the test (plus 8 minutes for the so-called "reserve questions").

A maximum score of 60 (sixty) points is allocated for the evaluation of the test according to the following criteria:

• 1 point for each correct answer;

• minus 0.25 points for each wrong answer;
• 0 points for each answer not given (omitted).

In order to be admitted to each degree programme, in any case, it is necessary to achieve a final score of no less than 15 points out of the total 60 achievable.

In consideration of the need to carry out several examination sessions and in order to preserve par condicio, transparency, impartiality and the good progress of the selection, separate examination tests will be prepared for each session in compliance with the criteria of balance between the various types of questions. At the end of the exam (whether it coincides with the expiry of the maximum time or early voluntary closure) each candidate must answer further 8 questions in 8 minutes automatically assigned by the exam platform (one for each subject).

These "reserve" questions will NOT count towards the assessment of the test unless, after the scheduled sessions have been held, an anomaly emerges in one or more questions such as to lead to their cancellation. Only in this case, once the criticality has been ascertained, will the University consider neutralising it and replacing the question with the reserve question relating to the same subject, in order to guarantee the objectivity of the assessments and equal treatment of candidates.

Once the payment of the admission fee has been made, you will have free and unlimited access to the online simulation platform made available by the University. On the summary page you will find the link to the simulation platform (you will not receive the link by email but you will have to log back on to your registration profile).

• Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
• New Charter for Health Care Workers - Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers (for Health Pastoral Care)
• Instruction Dignitas Personae on certain questions of Bioethics (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith)
• Encyclical Letter Caritas in Veritate (Benedict XVI)
• Encyclical Letter Laudato Si' (Francis)

Can I participate even if I have not yet obtained my high school diploma?

Students 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 26/27 admissions?

Students enrolled in the PENULTIMATE year of high school NON can take the test or "keep" their score for admission to the academic year 2026/27.

Can I take the test more than once? What is the test calendar?

Candidates can take up to two tests. In fact, there are two exam sessions according to the following calendar:

• First round: 28 February and 1 March 2025
• Second round: 11 and 12 April 2025

If I have registered for the first round, can I also participate in the second?

Candidates who apply for participation from 9 January 2025 to 14 February 2025 will be able to participate in both rounds indicated. Those who apply from 3 to 28 March 2025 will only be able to participate in the exam round of 11 and 12 April 2025.

Can I compete for all three single-cycle master's degree programmes that are part of the selection?

It is possible to indicate up to two single-cycle master's degree programmes for which to compete, specifying, if necessary, the order of preference (first choice and possible second choice). The order of preference, if expressed, is binding for the purposes of drawing up the final rankings of the two degree courses (carefully check the rules dictated in the competition notice).

Can I change the chosen degree programme or the order of preference?

The degree programme or the order of preference, where expressed, can only be changed by the registration deadline of the first round in which you have enrolled (i.e. by 14 February 2025 if you participate in both exam rounds or by 28 March 2025 if you participate only in the April round).

How are the merit rankings drawn up and what are the criteria for assigning places?

Each ranking list will be drawn up taking into consideration , first of all , the choice of the degree course or the order of preference, where expressed; secondly , the best score obtained in the written test.  Therefore, each ranking list will be composed first of all of the candidates who have indicated the degree course as their "first" or "only" choice, respectively ordered on the basis of merit, then of the candidates who have indicated the degree course as their possible "second" choice, respectively ordered on the basis of merit. The candidate who is "admitted" to the course of best preference (first choice) will be automatically cancelled from the ranking position in the degree course of the worst choice (second choice). On the contrary, if he/she is "admitted" in a course of preference worse (or in the course of second choice, where indicated) he/she will always maintain his/her position in the ranking in the course of best preference (first and choice). For further details on the preparation of the rankings, please consult the competition notice.

I can change the venue and exam session, how should I proceed? And within what terms?

The change of venue/session is allowed only within the registration deadlines of each shift (i.e. by 14 February 2025 for the first shift and by 28 March 2025 for the second shift).

It is necessary to log back on to the registration portal, check the new venue/session availability and 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 a new convocation that will replace the previous one that is no longer valid.

After this deadline, no change of venue and/or session will be permitted.

How can I check that I have chosen a session and that I have registered correctly?

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 an 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, where the diagnosis complies with the law, are granted an 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 Article 4 of the competition notice.

What does the exam consist of?

The admission examination consists of a written test in computer-based mode in presence consisting of sixty (60) multiple-choice questions distributed as follows:

20 questions of logical reasoning;

30 questions on scientific culture (10 on chemistry, 10 on biology, 5 on physics and 5 on mathematics (with elements of logic);

5 general culture questions;

5 questions of ethical-religious culture.

At the end of the exam, each candidate must answer further 8 questions in 8 minutes automatically assigned by the exam platform (one for each subject). These "reserve" questions will NOT count towards the assessment of the test unless, after the scheduled sessions have been held, an anomaly emerges in one or more questions such as to lead to their cancellation.

What are the science subject syllabus?

The programmes relating to the scientific culture questions are shown in Annex "A" of the competition notice.

How can I prepare for the questions of ethical-religious culture'

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 high school grades give points? What about other international certifications?

High school grades, high school grades and any other certification, including international certification, do not confer additional points. There is no evaluation of qualifications and the final mark 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 15 points out of a total of 60 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 okay to participate in the test?

You will have to show a valid and original identification document (ID card, passport, driving license), copies or reproductions - on any medium - of the identification documents will not be accepted.

When will the final rankings be published or?

The final merit rankings of each degree programme will be published only once both examination rounds have been completed, i.e. from 28 April 2025 , taking into account in an automated way 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 I have been admitted, how do I proceed with enrolment? What is the timing?

From 28 April to 6 May 2025, candidates placed in a useful position in the reference ranking must pre-enrol in the integrated degree programme to which they have been admitted following the online procedure described in art. 10 of the competition notice and proceed with the payment of the first instalment of the university tuition fees.

Subsequently, from 1 to 25 July 2025, they must enrol remotely, accessible from their profile in the online enrolment system, and upload the required documentation as specified in art. 11 of the competition notice.

Candidates who have not complied within the deadlines indicated above will be considered to have withdrawn and the places that are vacant will be made available to the other candidates by scrolling through the merit list.

Once enrolled, how can I withdraw from it? Will I be able to be refunded the fee 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 cancellation has been made, the fee paid for the reservation of 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.

If I take the Medicine-Dentistry-Medtec test at Cattolica, can I also take the other admission tests, including those of the state schools?

Yes, there is no impediment to taking several admission tests, even in other universities. However, it is necessary to comply with the admission procedures and deadlines provided for each selection.

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, enrolment in preparation courses specially organised by Università Cattolica is also recommended as an additional accompanying service.