#1 in South Asia for Italian university admissions
Become a doctor in Italy.
We’ll take you there.
SMIT Academy is your one-stop route to English-taught degrees at Italian state universities: IMAT preparation, admissions, visas and support after you land.
Offices in Peradeniya & NaplesDegrees taught fully in English
12+English-taught medical schools
€160tuition from, a year
€7,200scholarships, up to, a year
Our students study across 21 Italian state universities
University of Milan
University of Bologna
Sapienza University of Rome
University of Padua
University of Pavia
Naples Federico II
University of Turin
Tor Vergata Rome
University of Bari
University of Messina
Milan-Bicocca
Campania Luigi VanvitelliUniversity of MilanUniversity of BolognaSapienza University of RomeUniversity of PaduaUniversity of PaviaNaples Federico IIUniversity of TurinTor Vergata RomeUniversity of BariUniversity of MessinaMilan-BicoccaCampania Luigi VanvitelliWhy Italy
A world-class medical degree, without the world-class debt.
Italian state universities rank among the world's top 700, teach entirely in English, and charge some of the lowest fees in Europe.
Study where medicine was invented.Italy has taught medicine for nine centuries.€160Low tuitionAnnual fees from about €160 to €2,000 at state universities.
€7.2kScholarshipsAwards of up to €7,200 a year from universities and external bodies.
ENTaught in EnglishFull degree programs in English, no Italian needed to start.
Top 700Recognised degreesUniversities ranked in the global top 700, with degrees valued abroad.
Celebrating excellence
Every year, another room full of doctors in the making.
SMIT students are studying medicine, engineering and management across Italy — from Campania and Parma to Milan-Bicocca and Pavia.
Read their stories →- Italian state universities we place students into
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IMAT preparation
Conquer the IMAT with an 8-month online course.
Weekly classes, model papers, diagnostic assessments and tailored study plans, with your performance tracked every step of the way.
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Physics and Mathematics13
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Programs
Medicine first. Not medicine only.
English-taught degrees across eight fields at Italian state universities.
- 01Medicine6 years + SpecialiseA six-year degree in Medicine and Surgery, taught fully in English and recognised across the EU.
- 02Engineering3 years + 2 yearsRigorous, research-led English-taught engineering degrees at some of Europe’s top technical universities, built around design and innovation.
- 03Management3 years + 2 yearsBusiness degrees for a fast-moving global economy, from the BBA to the MBA, at internationally respected Italian schools.
- 04Computer Science3 years + 2 yearsFrom algorithms to AI, English-taught degrees with strong industry ties that open internships and research opportunities.
- 05Psychology3 years + 2 yearsEnglish-taught psychology with a strong clinical focus, covering cognitive, social, developmental, personality and abnormal psychology.
- 06Architecture3 years + 2 yearsLearn among historic landmarks and renowned professors, in a tradition that blends architectural theory with hands-on practice.
- 07Law3 years + 2 yearsStudy law where much of the Western legal tradition began, in English-taught programs focused on international and European law.
- 08Hospitality3 years + 2 yearsHospitality Management in the country that perfected hospitality, covering hotels, food, events, tourism and sustainable travel.
Services
From first question to first lecture in Italy.
1Before your visa
Personalised guidanceWe match your goals to the right universities.
Application supportDocuments and forms, complete and error-free.
Admissions expertiseOur network handles your chosen universities.
Visa assistanceEvery document and step of the visa process.
2Beyond admission
IMAT & TOLC preparationCurated notes, model papers and live classes.
Language trainingCourses that help you study and settle in.
Cultural insightsAdvice on customs and everyday life in Italy.
3After you arrive
Academic supportTutoring, study skills and course selection.
Career developmentCVs, interviews and professional networking.
CommunityEvents with other international students.
Immigration supportAccess to immigration lawyers when needed.
STEP 01Choose your pathwayPick a degree that fits your qualifications and the career you want.
STEP 02Get an eligibility checkWe confirm your qualifications match the pathway you chose.
STEP 03Start your admissionOnline courses, applications and visa guidance until you arrive.
Our students
They sat where you are.
Every word below was written by a SMIT student or their family.
“I am Reshan Nanayakkara, and I am a student at the University of Torino. Like many others I took the IMAT test and after having obtained a passing score, with the help of Dr. Viraj Pattapola and his team, I was granted the golden…”
Reshan NanayakkaraMedical student · University of Torino“I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to SMIT Academy for helping my son realize his dreams. Without their dedicated support, this achievement wouldn’t have been possible. I’m compelled to share my appreciation through these words. I…”
Sajitha’s MotherOn behalf of Sajitha Jayasinghe · University of Bicocca“Embarking on the path of medicine at the University of Parma in Italy has been an enriching journey, one that intertwines the pursuit of knowledge with the vibrant tapestry of Italian culture. As a first-year student, the halls of academia…”
Ryan PereraMedical student · University of Parma“I am Vintara Subasinghe, a first year student at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” in Naples, Italy. It was my childhood dream to pursue my higher studies in Europe, and I am so grateful that I got to achieve it. SMIT Academy…”
Vintara SubasingheMedical student · University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli“Hi! I am Sanuthi Sankalpana, currently a first-year student at the University of Parma studying Medicine and Surgery. I pursued primary and secondary education at Musaeus College, Colombo 07 and completed Advanced Level studies at Asian…”
Sanuthi SankalpanaMedical student · University of Parma“About SMIT ACADEMY I would like to take this opportunity to thank Smit Academy for the guidance given to me in this journey. Without them I won’t be studying medicine in one of the best universities in the world now. Many Sri Lankans don’t…”
Nirasha SandeepaniMedical student · University of Milan Bicocca“Hello! I am Thenuk De Costa, a student of St. Joseph’s College Colombo 10, who lives in Pannipitiya, Colombo. I am currently a 1st-year Medical Student at the University of Campania ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’ in Naples, Italy. I sat for my GCE…”
Thenuk RandulMedical student · University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli“Hello! I am Harith Shevan Murale. I am from Kelaniya. I studied at St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10. I did my AL’s in the Biology stream. After the completion of my AL’s back in the year 2020, I was interested in pursuing my higher studies…”
Harith Shevan Murale.On behalf of Harith Shevan · University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
FAQ
Questions parents and students ask us.
Still unsure? Our advisors answer Monday to Saturday, 9:00–16:00, in Peradeniya and in Naples.
Talk to an advisor
It lets you specialise and practise across Europe, including the UK, and is recognised in the USA for the USMLE. To practise in Sri Lanka, the university must be recognised by the Sri Lanka Medical Council and graduates must pass the Act 16 exam.
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