Humanitas University: an International Institution Dedicated to Life Sciences
Internationalisation, innovation, interactivity, research, and integration with the Humanitas Hospital Network: Humanitas University prepares students for careers in health professions, in both clinical and research settings, in Italy and abroad.
The university offers single-cycle and first-level degree courses, as well as postgraduate training with specialisation schools, master’s programmes, advanced courses, and PhDs.
The University
Humanitas University trains the future talents of Life Sciences, preparing students for professional paths in Italy and abroad.
The international environment supports personal growth and skill development, encouraging collaboration, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility through innovative teaching methods and continuously evolving educational paths.The integration of Hospital, Laboratories, and Academia makes the university a global reference point for the training of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and researchers capable of translating scientific progress into care, anticipating future technological and social challenges.
Courses
Humanitas University’s educational offer is based on an idea of active learning and increased integration between theory and practice. In this way, the university aims to prepare students for growth by developing specific professional skills and independent critical thinking.Currently, Humanitas University hosts over 2,000 students in 7 undergraduate courses:
And over 1,000 students in postgraduate courses:
MD DAIHS – Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Health Sciences (in English)
50 places per year
MD Advanced Nursing Science (in Italian)
60 places per year
MD Biotechnologies for Human Health
30 places per year
Medical Specialisation Schools (in Italian)
30 Schools
Master’s Programs (in Italian and English)
9 Master’s Programs
PhD Clinical Research (in English)
PhD MECM – Molecular Experimental and Computational Medicine (in English)
PhD PRIME – Personalised Care and Innovation in Medicine and Engineering (in English)
PhD MEM – Molecular and Experimental Medicine (in English)
PhD DASME – Data Science in Medicine (in English)
Integrated Teaching: Humanitas Group Hospitals
The education offered by Humanitas University is closely integrated with the Group’s hospitals.
The Humanitas Clinical Institute (IRCCS)
is a highly specialised polyclinic that integrates clinical assistance, research, and teaching, welcoming over 4,000 patients daily. Organised into specialised centres – oncology, cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases – it also includes an Eye Centre, a Fertility Centre, and a highly specialised EAS Emergency Department. It is globally recognised for the study of immune system diseases.
Best Smart Hospital 2025 in Italy
The Humanitas Clinical Institute (IRCCS), now a Teaching Hospital, is the leading facility of a group with locations in Milan, Bergamo, Castellanza, Turin, Catania, and Messina.
It is the top Italian hospital in Newsweek’s World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2025 ranking.
Cutting-edge technologies
such as robotic surgical systems, 3 Tesla MRIs, linear accelerators for radiotherapy, and low-emission 3D imaging support personalised and multidisciplinary care pathways, making Humanitas one of the most innovative hospitals in Europe.
As the first Italian polyclinic certified by the Joint Commission International and a Harvard Business School case study for its sustainable model, the Humanitas Clinical Institute continues to stand out for its quality of care, scientific excellence, and social responsibility.
Multidisciplinarity
Humanitas University promotes an education where theoretical knowledge and clinical skills are constantly integrated.
The teaching programmes are multidisciplinary and begin with the discussion of real-world problems as they arise daily in clinical settings. This approach fosters the development of autonomy in research, decision-making abilities, and teamwork. In this context, simulation is a central teaching methodology.Students have the opportunity to learn and experiment in a safe and controlled environment, guided by tutors who actively support the learning process. Teaching objectives progressively evolve: from acquiring basic procedural skills to managing complex, high-fidelity clinical scenarios.
International Orientation
Humanitas University is an internationally recognised centre for the training of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and researchers capable of engaging with future scientific, technological, and social developments. Students at the university gain access to an excellent education, led by renowned faculty – including Visiting Professors, three of whom are Nobel laureates – and internationally experienced researchers. Furthermore, the study programmes offer opportunities for research and training abroad, thanks to a wide network of collaborations with prestigious centres and foreign medical institutions.
The Research
Over 500 researchers and doctors from around the world work across 22 Humanitas laboratories, equipped with cutting-edge technologies for genetics, cellular biology, and molecular imaging. The scientific activity focuses on high-impact clinical pathologies, such as tumours, heart attacks, strokes, and autoimmune diseases.
Research in the immunological field is the strategic core of Humanitas’s scientific activity, recognised internationally for its high productivity and substantial Impact Factor. The quality of the research is supported by dedicated facilities such as the Grant Office and the Innovation Office, which assist with funded projects and technology transfer.Humanitas is part of a global scientific network, collaborating with esteemed institutions including New York University, the University of Leuven, Queen Mary University of London’s School of Medicine, the Madrid Biotechnology Centre, and the Pasteur Institute in Paris.