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Welcome to Humanitas University

“Medicine is going to change a lot in the next years and Humanitas University intends to be a core player of this change for the upcoming Doctors, Nurses, Physiotherapists. Our mission is to deliver an up-to-date Education that balances evidence-based medicine with a passionate care for the human being.”

Gianfelice Rocca, President

Milano: a historic city of style, culture and education

In Milan there are 8,400 foreign students (2012). Milan also has the highest scientific density in Italy in health and life sciences: 1,100 publications/million inhabitants in 2012.

About

Humanitas University is an International Medical School based in Milan, built alongside the renowned Humanitas Research and Teaching Hospital.

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Undergraduate Courses

Medicine
Medicine

6-year-degree course, taught exclusively in English.
From the first year, theoretical interdisciplinary modules are integrated with hands-on experience and simulation activities, with clerkships commencing in the 3rd year. "Excellence in Research Track" available upon selection starting from the 3rd year.

Nursing
Nursing

3-year-degree course, taught in Italian, with clerkships from the 1 year.
At Humanitas University, the real protagonist is the student, who from the very first day is at the centre of the learning process, based on active teaching methods eliminating the boundary between theory and practice.

Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy

3-year-degree course, taught in Italian, with clerkships from the 1 year.
The goal of Humanitas University is to train physiotherapists with high professional skills and a solid methodological training.

Postgraduate Courses

PhD Programme
PhD Programme

Humanitas University offers a 3-year PhD Programme in Molecular and Experimental Medicine. The program aims to provide training in various fields of life sciences and molecular medicine offering access to state-of-the-art technology and clinical case lists for translational studies.

Specialty Schools
Specialty Schools

Humanitas University has 13 Medical Specialty Schools, reflecting Humanitas' Centres of Excellence. Programs are held in Italian, with access upon national competitive exam.

Masters
Masters

Humanitas University offers four masters for healthcare professionals: the Master in Biliopancreatic Endoscopy and the Master "Laser Surgery in Urology" taught in English, and the two Master held in Italian language on Vitroretinal Surgery and Nursing Care in Operating Block.

Advanced Training Courses
Advanced Training Courses

Humanitas University offers advanced postgraduate courses for physicians who want to train or increase their knowledge of a specific technique or subject.
Currently active courses regard Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Epidemiology for Clinical Research.

Humanitas New Campus and Simulation Centre

Three buildings immersed in a green area, 25.000 square meters to accommodate 1,200 students from 31 countries around the world. A Simulation Lab of 2,000 square metres, one of the most technological and large in Europe, high-tech classrooms, digital library and residences. A few steps away from the research laboratories directed by Prof. Mantovani and the hospital, an integral part of the campus as a teaching place for future doctors, nurses and physiotherapists. The new Humanitas University Campus will be completed by a university residence of 8,000 square meters with 240 beds available for students and researchers, that will open in summer 2018.

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Why
Humanitas
University? An Established Institution

An Established Institution
Humanitas is a renowned healthcare institution that has offered Medical Degrees for well over a decade as a partner of the University of Milan.

An International Career

An International Career
Join our international medical community where classes are taught in English by experienced professors and medical doctors from around the world. Your degree will allow you to work as a MD in the EU and abroad.

Clinical Experience

Clinical Experience
Direct clinical experience is supported by a solid tutoring system and starts in your third year, which gives you considerable practical experience.

Innovative and Active Teaching

Innovative and Active Teaching
Humanitas curriculum is enhanced by a wide variety of active learning methods based on a student-centred approach (Problem-Based Learning, Case method, Concept maps, Simulated patients).

Milano and Italy

Milano and Italy
Enjoy the style, culture, gastronomy and entertainment of one of Europe's most exciting cities. Venture further to experience the delights of Italy or use the opportunity to learn Italian.

Advanced Research and Technology

Advanced Research and Technology
Humanitas can count on state-of-the-art technologies and research experience. A new simulation centre of 1000 sm, designed according to the highest technological standards, will be ready for autumn 2017.

Testimonials

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One day in a life of a medical student at Hunimed

"Naz (Turkey) and Louis (France) share their experiences as medical students at Humanitas University."

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Scholarship Winners' Impressions

"Rachel (US), Nabeeha (Pakistan), Celeste (Fiji Islands) won a scholarship to attend Humanitas University Medicine and Surgery Degree course. Listen to their first impressions!"

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A medical graduate's overview

"Daniel Yiu, Hunimed medical graduate from Scotland, shares his experience at Hunimed and gives his advice for future medical students."

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The voice to an Indian student

"If you are looking for a course which will fascinate you, challenge you and make you fall in love with the subject more every single day, then please do consider Humanitas University. "

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Admissions

Undergraduate Courses

Medicine: Applications for European students are now OPEN.
Phisiotherapy: Test on Sept. 5th (Italian language).
Nursing: Test on Sept. 5th (Italian language).

Postgraduate Courses

PHD Programme: Applications OPEN. Deadline: August 31st
Medical Speciality Schools: Applications closed.
Masters: Applications closed.
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Come visit us

Want to know more about Humanitas University?
Join our orientation activities!

Interested students and their families can visit our facilities and discover our courses and services during the scheduled open days in Milan at Humanitas University.

You will meet doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and students ready to answer all your questions and share their experience with you.

Want to have a real taste of your future job? Join our Professional Day, a path of labs and scenarios designed to let you start experience the medical, nursing and physiotherapy profession.

Not in Milan? We will visit also other cities in Italy and attend events outside of Italy.

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orientation events

News

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2018 Hunimed Stude ...

“Für Elise” played by the pianist Elena Fischerova was the introductory song of the first Hunimed Student Gala on...

  
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“Humanitas U ...

Saturday, May 19th, Humanitas University will be a Guest Concert Hall of Piano City Milano 2018, 7th edition of...

  
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Meet Humanitas Uni ...

On Saturday, March 24th 2018, Humanitas University will present its 6-year Medicine and Surgery Degree Course (in English) at the Italian...

  
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Talk to Hunimed me ...

2018 Medical Applications for non-European students will close on April 5th. Still indecise on what to do? Ask all your...

  
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Hunimed Excellence ...

Two years ago Humanitas University launched its integrative training course called “Excellence in Research Track” (ERT) dedicated to its medical students interested...

  
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ACKR2: a new targe ...

The study has been recently published on Nature Communications and is co-authored by Prof. Raffaella Bonecchi. According to the study,...

  
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Contact Us

Contact
Humanitas University
Via Rita Levi Montalcini 4,
Pieve Emanuele 20090 Milan, Italy

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How to Reach Us
From Malpensa Airport

Take the A8 highway, following the signs for Milan. Get on the Tangenziale Ovest (western ring road), exit at Quinto de’ Stampi/Via dei Missaglia (7 bis). Follow the route described in the highway section.

From Linate Airport

Take the A8 highway, following the signs for Milan. Get on the Tangenziale Ovest (western ring road), exit at Quinto de’ Stampi/Via dei Missaglia (7 bis). Follow the route described in the highway section.

From Central station

Take the A8 highway, following the signs for Milan. Get on the Tangenziale Ovest (western ring road), exit at Quinto de’ Stampi/Via dei Missaglia (7 bis). Follow the route described in the highway section.

From the city center

Go straight on from Porta Ticinese, to Corso San Gottardo, to via Meda, via Montegani, and via dei Missaglia, then follow the signs for Istituto Clinico Humanitas, or Basiglio Milano 3.

From the highway

Go straight on from Porta Ticinese, to Corso San Gottardo, to via Meda, via Montegani, and via dei Missaglia, then follow the signs for Istituto Clinico Humanitas, or Basiglio Milano 3.

By public transport

Go straight on from Porta Ticinese, to Corso San Gottardo, to via Meda, via Montegani, and via dei Missaglia, then follow the signs for Istituto Clinico Humanitas, or Basiglio Milano 3.