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About Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele

Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele   is a vibrant and acclaimed University based in Milan, the most populous and International city in Italy. 

The mission of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University is to answer the question Quid est homo? (What is Man?) strongly believing that the human kind is biologically, psychologically and spiritually unique, hence the creation of the three faculties. The teaching and practice of humanistic medicine are central to San Raffaele's mission. It is recognized as provider of exceptional primary care and attracts patients, faculty and students from all over the world. It is a private non per profit organization born in 1996.

 

The University campus now includes a Medical School, a School of Psychology and a School of Philosophy, an Internationally recognized Research Institute, and a Science Park, allowing for unsurpassed interaction. In addition, the University is affiliated with San Raffaele Hospital, a part of the San Donato Group, Italy's leading Hospital group, and has 30 Medical Specialization Schools within.

 

San Raffaele is considered the leading Scientific Care Institution as per volume and scientific research in Italy: The publications of 2022 amount to 2081 with a total impact factor of 11733. Scientific Research of the San Raffaele comes from the work done in a number of divisions, institutes, and research centers operating in all biomedical research areas and occupying ​​ over 130,000 square meters. There are numerous collaborations with leading international research centers that have helped put the San Raffaele to the global forefront of biomedical research.

 

Students from all over the world are welcome to San Raffaele. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and single-cycle courses in Italian within the three faculties. It also offers three English taught courses,  the International MD Program , a six-year MD degree course,   the Msc in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication  and  the Msc in Biotechnology and Medical Biology . Master programs and PhD courses are also offered in English.

 

The University has two Student Halls allowing International Students to have a place to stay on campus. The UniSR International Office is the referent for any aspect of the International Student's life while in San Raffaele.

 

The university's two campuses - Campus Via Olgettina and Campus Segrate 2 - are conveniently located just 7 minutes apart by walking.

About Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele

Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele   is a vibrant and acclaimed University based in Milan, the most populous and International city in Italy. 

The mission of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University is to answer the question Quid est homo? (What is Man?) strongly believing that the human kind is biologically, psychologically and spiritually unique, hence the creation of the three faculties. The teaching and practice of humanistic medicine are central to San Raffaele's mission. It is recognized as provider of exceptional primary care and attracts patients, faculty and students from all over the world. It is a private non per profit organization born in 1996.

 

The University campus now includes a Medical School, a School of Psychology and a School of Philosophy, an Internationally recognized Research Institute, and a Science Park, allowing for unsurpassed interaction. In addition, the University is affiliated with San Raffaele Hospital, a part of the San Donato Group, Italy's leading Hospital group, and has 30 Medical Specialization Schools within.

 

San Raffaele is considered the leading Scientific Care Institution as per volume and scientific research in Italy: The publications of 2022 amount to 2081 with a total impact factor of 11733. Scientific Research of the San Raffaele comes from the work done in a number of divisions, institutes, and research centers operating in all biomedical research areas and occupying ​​ over 130,000 square meters. There are numerous collaborations with leading international research centers that have helped put the San Raffaele to the global forefront of biomedical research.

 

Students from all over the world are welcome to San Raffaele. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and single-cycle courses in Italian within the three faculties. It also offers three English taught courses,  the International MD Program , a six-year MD degree course,   the Msc in Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication  and  the Msc in Biotechnology and Medical Biology . Master programs and PhD courses are also offered in English.

 

The University has two Student Halls allowing International Students to have a place to stay on campus. The UniSR International Office is the referent for any aspect of the International Student's life while in San Raffaele.

 

The university's two campuses - Campus Via Olgettina and Campus Segrate 2 - are conveniently located just 7 minutes apart by walking.

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Located in Milan, Italy's largest and most international city, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele is a renowned and dynamic institution. Its mission is to explore the question "What is Man?" by recognizing the unique biological, psychological, and spiritual aspects of humanity, which is why it has three faculties. San Raffaele University places great importance on teaching and practising humanistic medicine, and it is a private non-profit organization established in 1996.

 

The University campus now includes a Medical School, a School of Psychology and a School of Philosophy, an Internationally recognized Research Institute, and a Science Park, allowing for unsurpassed interaction. In addition, the University is affiliated with San Raffaele Hospital, a part of the San Donato Group, Italy's leading Hospital group.

 

San Raffaele is considered the leading Scientific Care Institution as per volume and scientific research in Italy: The publications of 2022 amount to 2081 with a total impact factor of 11733. Scientific Research of the San Raffaele comes from the work done in a number of divisions, institutes, and research centers operating in all biomedical research areas and occupying ​​ over 130,000 square meters. There are numerous collaborations with leading international research centers that have helped put the San Raffaele to the global forefront of biomedical research.

 

San Raffaele University welcomes students from around the globe. It provides a range of courses for undergraduate, graduate, and single-cycle programs in Italian across three faculties. Furthermore, the university provides a  Master of Science program in Biotechnology and Medical Biology , which is instructed in the English language.

 

UniSR provides support to foreign students through dedicated offices, such as the International Recruitment and Promotion Office for prospective students, and the Student Engagement Office during their studies. To learn more about UniSR, you can schedule an appointment online by clicking  here.

 

University information

UniSR admits students to its degree programs through entrance examinations and evaluation of graduate and post-graduate titles. Specific competition calls regulate these exams and provide information on application opening and closing dates, enrolment documentation, deadlines, and fees. Each degree program has its own competition call and test dates and deadlines. To access competition calls, students may visit our  admission website  for review.

 

To enroll in an undergraduate program, a high school certificate and at least 12 years of education are generally required. However, some high school curricula may have  additional admission requirements .

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Students enrolled at the San Raffaele will benefit of all the facilities available at Vita-Salute San Raffaele Institute and San Raffaele Scientific Institute, including:


  • traditional lecture halls
  • rooms for specific training activities (small groups, patient simulators, mannequins)
  • skills labs (for practical activities)
  • 3 computer rooms with dedicated teaching softwares (85 Dual-Core Duo PC)
  • meeting rooms
  • study spaces
  • reading and consultation rooms
  • high-speed Wi-Fi connection throughout the campus
  • library with more than 20,000 printed books and access to several thousands of scientific e-publications and resources
  • access to the clinical departments at  San Raffaele Hospital  one of the most renowned Italian hospitals
  • access to clinical and research laboratories at  San Raffaele Scientific Institute , the largest private research institute in Italy
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Student life

The San Raffaele University offers not only a space to study and practice teaching at once: students also have the opportunity to live the Campus.

The San Raffaele University Campus is a community for students: functional residences, cultural proposals, sports activities, opportunities for solidarity and commitment.

Living the Campus means being part of a community where spaces and services are created to suit students: to stimulate interest, to cultivate passions, to grow through a complete training and stimulating human experiences.

The Campus environment is built on the student’s centrality and the valorization of his/her talents and potentials.

If you graduate from our MD programs, you are a licensed physician and can continue your specialization in any country in Europe or world-wide provided you meet the licensing requirements for the country you are interested in.

Click on the dedicated pages of our programs to find out more about careers in the other paths UniSR offers!

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele is one of the top private universities in Milan, Italy. It is ranked #=389 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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UniSR International MD Program enjoys recognition from the World Health Organization, the British General Medical Council (UK) and by the US Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®). A graduate from the MD Program can register to any Medical Board in the EU (Including UK-GMC).

Depending on the program chosen, students will need to have:

- for students applying to the International MD Program- it is necessary to have 12 years of education and English language skills at the C1 level. Additional requirements may appear depending on your school diploma, check details here. Moreover, the admission process is organized through a UniSR entrance test, which is necessary to qualify.

- for students applying to MSc in Biotechnology and Medical Biology - candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences and have a B2 level of English proficiency. Admissions are determined by the UniSR entrance test.


For information about PhD admissions guidelines, please visit our website for more details.

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