A distinctive aspect of the programme is its multilingual structure: lectures and theoretical coursework are conducted in English, while clinical internships are carried out in Italian- and German-speaking healthcare settings. This enables students to develop effective communication skills with both medical staff and patients in this trilingual region, preparing them for professional practice in diverse, multicultural healthcare environments.

The programme features an innovative and integrated curriculum that, from the first year, combines basic sciences with clinical training. It also places strong emphasis on human sciences and bioethics, which are essential for building meaningful and effective doctor-patient relationships.

Students gain hands-on experience through clinical rotations at the Central Hospital in Bolzano and other facilities within the South Tyrol Hospital Network, ensuring exposure to a wide range of medical specialities and healthcare settings.

To support multilingual proficiency, students have also access to extracurricular language courses in Italian and German. These language classes complement clinical placements and enhance communication skills, ensuring professional fluency in South Tyrol’s unique trilingual healthcare context.

Università Cattolica offers a transparent fee structure for the Medicine and Surgery programme, with annual fees set at €18,000*, payable in five manageable instalments. To support students from diverse backgrounds, the University offers a range of scholarships and financial aid options based on merit and income criteria.

Eligible students may apply for:

• Merit-based scholarships
• Need-based financial support
• International student funding opportunities

Starting from the 2025/26 academic year, students enrolled in the Medicine and Surgery degree programme in Bolzano will be able to apply for a scholarship from the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, fully covering the amount of contributions and tuition fees of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, in accordance with the criteria set out in the relevant provision. Applications may be submitted at any time during the academic year, regardless of when the student enrolled in the first year (including by scrolling through a ranking list), provided that they have a B2 bilingualism certificate.

All the forms required to apply for the scholarship are published on “Civis”, the website of the Province, at the following

*The information provided relates to the previous academic year. The contribution ranges for the a.y. 2026/2027 are currently being finalised