How to apply

Admission is based on a competitive process, as each Specialisation School has a limited number of places. Applicants of any age or nationality may apply, provided they meet the requirements stated in the relevant call for admission.

For details on admission requirements and application procedures, please refer to the Calls for Admission to Specialisation Schools available on the Italian website.

After reviewing the call, applicants must submit the application form via uniweb within the specified deadlines.

International students can find information about accessing Specialisation Schools on the Universitaly website. 

For guidance on the recognition of foreign qualifications, please visit the Ministry of university and research's website. 

  Specialisation Schools of the Health Area - graduates from Medical Schools

The Specialisation Schools of the Health Area for graduates from Medical Schools have obtained certificates of conformity to the ISO 9001:2015 Standard for the implementation of Quality Management Systems at their sites. These certificates are awarded by an accredited conformity assessment body.
The scope of the certification is "Design and delivery of specialised vocational training courses (IAF 37)".

For more information about the following Schools visit the Italian website

Allergologia e immunologia clinica
Allergology and clinical immunology

Anatomia patologica
Anatomic pathology

Anestesia, rianimazione, terapia del dolore
Intensive Care and Pain Therapy

Audiologia e foniatria
Audiology and phoniatrics

Cardiochirurgia
Cardiac surgery

Chirurgia generale
General surgery

Chirurgia pediatrica
Paediatric surgery

Chirurgia plastica, ricostruttuva ed estetica 
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery

Chirurgia toracica 
Thoracic surgery

Chirurgia vascolare
Vascular surgery

Dermatologia e venereologia
Dermatology and venereology

Endocrinologia e malattie del metabolismo
Endocrinology and metabolic diseases

Genetica medica 
Medical genetics

Geriatria
Geriatrics

Ginecologia ed ostetricia
Gynaecology and obstetrics

Igiene e medicina preventiva
Preventive medicine and hygiene

Malattie dell'apparato cardiovascolare
Diseases of cardiovascular apparatus

Malattie dell'apparato digerente
Digestive diseases

Malattie dell'apparato respiratorio
Diseases of respiratory tract

Malattie infettive e tropicali
Infectious and Tropical Diseases

Medicina d'emergenza-urgenza
Emergency medicine

Medicina del lavoro
Occupational medicine

Medicina dello sport e dell'esercizio fisico
Sports medicine and exercise

Medicina di comunità e delle cure primarie
Community medicine and primary care

Medicina e Cure palliative
Medicine and Palliative Care

Medicina fisica e riabilitativa 
Physical and rehabilitation medicine

Medicina interna
Internal medicine

Medicina legale
Legal medicine

Medicina nucleare
Nuclear medicine

Microbiologia e virologia
Microbiology and virology

Nefrologia
Nephrology

Neurochirurgia
Neurosurgery

Neurologia
Neurology

Neuropsichiatria infantile
Child Neuropsychiatry

Oftalmologia
Ophthalmology

Oncologia medica
Oncology

Ortopedia e traumatologia
Orthopaedics and traumatology

Otorinolaringoiatria
Otolaryngology

Patologia clinica e biochimica clinica
Clinical pathology and clinical biochemistry

Pediatria
Paediatrics

Psichiatria
Psychiatry

Radiodiagnostica
Radio diagnosis

Radioterapia
Radiotherapy

Scienza dell'alimentazione
Nutritional sciences

Statistica sanitaria e biometria
Health Statistics and  Biometry 

Urologia
Urology

  Specialisation Schools of the Health Area - graduates from courses other than Medical Schools

Five out of seven Specialisation Schools have obtained certificates of conformity to the ISO 9001:2015 Standard for the implementation of Quality Management Systems at their respective sites. These certificates are awarded by an accredited conformity assessment body. The scope of certification is: “Design and delivery of specialised vocational training courses (IAF 37).”

For more information about the following Schools visit the Italian website

Farmacia ospedaliera
Hospital pharmacy

Fisica medica
Medical Physics

Genetica Medica
Medical Genetics

Microbiologia e virologia
Microbiology and Virology

Odontoiatria Pediatrica
Paediatric Dentistry

Ortognatodonzia
Orthodontia

Patologia clinica e biochimica clinica
Clinical Pathology and Clinical Biochemistry

Statistica sanitaria e biometria
Health Statistics and Biometry

  Specialisation Schools of the Psycology Area - graduates from Psycology Courses

Four out of five Schools have got certificates of conformity to ISO 9001: 2015 Standard for the implementation of Quality Management Systems on their sites. They are awarded by an accredited conformity assessment body.
The Scope of certificates is "Design and delivery of specialised vocational training courses (IAF 37).

For more information about the following Schools visit the Italian website

Neuropsicologia
Neuropsychology

Psicologia clinica
Clinical Psychology

Psicologia della salute
Developmental Psychology

Psicologia del ciclo di vita
Health Psycology

Valutazione psicologica e consulenza (counselling)
Psychological Evaluation and Counseling

 

  Specialisation Schools of the Veterinary Area - graduates from Veterinary Medicine Courses

Two out of three Schools have obtained certificates of conformity to the ISO 9001:2015 Standard for the implementation of Quality Management Systems at their respective sites. These certificates are awarded by an accredited conformity assessment body. The scope of certification is: “Design and delivery of specialised vocational training courses (IAF 37).”For more information about the following Schools visit the Italian website

Allevamento, igiene, patologia delle specie acquatiche e controllo dei prodotti derivati
Breeding, Hygiene, Diseases of Aquatic Species and Control of By-Products

Ispezione degli alimenti di origine animale 
Inspection of Animal Source Foods

Sanità animale, allevamento e produzioni zootecniche
Animal Health, Breeding and Livestock Products

  Other Specialisation Schools

For more information about the following Schools visit the Italian website

Beni archeologici
Archeological heritage

Beni storico-artistici
Historical and artistic heritage

Per le professioni legali
For the legal professions

Valutazione e gestione del rischio chimico
Chemical risk assessment and management