News article: University of Padova launches Medicine and Surgery MedTech programme University News University of Padova Unveils Europe's Most Advanced Medical Degree — Medicine and Surgery MedTech A six-year, English-taught programme fusing clinical medicine with artificial intelligence, bioengineering, and data science — pending final Italian Ministry approval.
May 2026 Padova, Italy Future Meds Academy The University of Padova — founded in 1222 and one of the oldest universities in the world — has announced the launch of a bold new degree programme: Medicine and Surgery MedTech (LM-41). Unlike any conventional medical course currently available in Europe, the MedTech programme is built from the ground up to train physicians who are equally fluent in clinical practice and in the technologies reshaping modern healthcare.
6 Years / 360 ECTS 80 Provisional seats (EU + non-EU) ~€2,900 Approx. annual tuition 1222 Year Padova was founded A degree built for the future of medicine Where traditional medical programmes treat technology as a postgraduate elective, MedTech embeds artificial intelligence, machine learning, bioinformatics, and bioengineering directly into the core curriculum — starting in Year 1, alongside foundational subjects like anatomy, biochemistry, and physics. By the time students enter clinical rotations, they already possess the computational thinking needed to understand AI-assisted diagnostics, digital health systems, and precision medicine.
"MedTech graduates are positioned to enter fields that barely existed ten years ago — Medical AI, Digital Health, Precision Medicine, Bioengineering — and will be among the most sought-after physicians of the next decade."
A dual-degree opportunity One of the most distinctive structural features of the programme is the option for students to accumulate additional ECTS credits and simultaneously qualify for a second degree — either in Biomedical Engineering (L-8/L-9) or in Biology of Human and Environmental Health (L-13). This opens career pathways into research institutions, biotech startups, medical device companies, and health innovation organisations — not only hospitals and clinical practice.
Fully qualified physicians, globally recognised MedTech graduates earn the full LM-41 medical qualification, recognised across the European Union and internationally. The programme has been developed in alignment with World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) standards, ensuring graduates can pursue specialisation, research, or clinical practice anywhere in the world. Admission is expected to follow the IMAT (International Medical Admissions Test) framework — the standard entrance examination for English-taught medicine programmes across Italian universities — though final details remain subject to ministerial confirmation.
Padova: a city built around student life Students admitted to the programme will study in one of Italy's most liveable and student-centred cities. Over 30 percent of Padova's population are students, and the city's compact, cycling-friendly layout means all university buildings, canteens, and libraries are within easy reach of the centre. Average room costs in shared accommodation run between €400 and €550 per month. Venice is 25 minutes away by train; Milan is under two hours. Venice Marco Polo Airport, just 30 minutes from the city, provides easy access to the rest of Europe.
How to prepare Admission to the MedTech programme is planned through the IMAT entrance examination, which covers biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, logical reasoning, and general knowledge. Future Meds Academy (FMA) offers structured IMAT preparation courses — from focused practice packages starting at €129 to complete end-to-end admission support, including university applications, scholarship guidance, and visa assistance, from €750. New course batches begin mid-May 2026.
University of Padova MedTech IMAT Medicine in Italy Medical AI LM-41 Bioengineering Important: The MedTech programme is currently awaiting final approval from the Italian Ministry of Education. All details above are based on officially published information from the University of Padova. Seat numbers, tuition fees, and admission requirements remain subject to ministerial confirmation. Always verify current information at unipd.it.