UniGuides: Università Campus Bio-Medico in Rome

Università Campus Bio-Medico is a private institution located in Rome, specifically in Trigoria, at Via Alvaro Del Portillo 21. It hosts students of Medicine (Italian and English tracks), Medtech, Engineering, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Radiology Techniques (TRR), and Food and Human Nutrition Sciences (SANU). CAMPUS LOCATION The Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital is the hospital affiliated with the University. HOSPITAL LOCATION

How to get to Campus Bio-Medico

To travel to the Campus Bio-Medico in Rome, you have three options:

• Public transport: From Laurentina metro station, take bus 72 and get off at the "Alessandrini/Del Portillo" stop (for the University) or at the "Policlinico Campus Biomedico" stop (for the Hospital).
• Private transport: If you are arriving by car, once you reach the facility entrance, proceed straight until you reach the (free) parking lot. The same applies to the Hospital parking area, which is free for students and requires payment for visitors.
• Campus-Hospital connection: There is a bridge linking the University and the Hospital, allowing students, professors, and staff to reach the facilities easily, walking about 300 meters surrounded by greenery.

How does the Medicine and Surgery course work?

The Department of Medicine and Surgery features two degree courses, one in Italian and one in English, organized in a single track. Regarding admission, remember that entry is restricted by a numero chiuso(limited spots). The test format for both the Italian and English courses is identical (same breakdown of questions, same time allowed), but the two exams take place on different days.

The test consists of 60 multiple-choice questions written entirely in English, split equally across three areas:

• 20 questions: Biology
• 20 questions: Chemistry and Biochemistry Foundations
• 20 questions: Physics

Scoring system: +1 point for correct answers, 0 points for unanswered questions, and -0.2 points for incorrect and/or multiple answers.

The exam duration is 100 minutes. Furthermore, the oral interview was removed a few years ago; therefore, candidates scoring a minimum of 16 points will be deemed eligible. Admission to the Single-Cycle Master’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery is regulated by a selection procedure based on the number of available spots listed below:

• Medtech course: 68 EU students
• Medicine and surgery course: 120 students in a single track (including 36 spots for non-EU students)

Affiliated Hospital: Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico (to give you an idea, it is the hospital where the Italian TV series DOC - Nelle tue mani is filmed!).

Where to eat and study on Campus

The University offers the opportunity to eat at the cafeteria between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM. For 3 euros, you can get a first course, second course, side dish, fruit/dessert, and a drink, or you can choose an excellent pizza. You can check the daily menu via the University app using the "Ristocampus" feature, which displays all available options alongside their nutritional values.

On campus, you will find a two-story university library, open even on the most unexpected days, from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM during lectures, and with extended hours (including Sundays!) during exam sessions. It offers more than 23,000 volumes, including university textbooks, manuals, encyclopedias, and dictionaries. In addition, students can print files and documents for free (the student badge is topped up with 20 euros by the University every year).

First year exams

First-year exams are structured as follows:

First Semester

• Physics → Written and oral exam. Tip: take the mid-term exams (esoneri) and do well in them. And attend the tutoring sessions!
• Chemistry → Written and oral exam, the same tips apply!
• Statistics and Computer Science → Practical computer exam and oral exam. Don't worry if you don't understand a thing until December; 5 days before the exam, it will click and you'll know what to do, try it to believe it!
• Medical humanities 1 → written and oral exam. it is divided in 3 modules: anthropology, ethics, introduction to health humanities. 
• Biology and Genetics → Written Biology exam and written Genetics exam, held on different dates with separate grades. The final grade is the weighted average of both tests. The oral exam is optional for both subjects. I advise you to keep up with the material during the semester; that will cover 80% of the work.

Second Semester

• Histology and Embryology → Oral exam for both subjects + Histology lab slides.
• Biochemistry 1 → written and oral exam, the programme will be finished during the first semester of the second year
• Anatomy 1 → Written exam. It continues into the second year with the oral exams for Anatomy 2 and Anatomy 3, which... cover the entire program (help!). No real tips here, friends, it's Anatomy and you'll need to know everything. At first, you'll be terrified by the sheer volume of information and the high standards of the professors, but we all made it through and so will you—maybe with a few more gray hairs and many tears shed.
• General English → Written exam; students holding a minimum B2 level certification are exempt.
• Medical humanities 2 → written and oral exam, this course lasts all year long and is divided in clinical communication skills and history of medicine. 

Second year exams

During the first semester of the second year, you will study:

• Biochemistry 2
• Italian language → dedicated to the non-italian speaking students 
• General English 2 → Written exam, no exemptions allowed.
• Immunology and genetics 
• Biochemistry 2

The second-semester exams are:

• Anatomy → whole year course
• Physiology → it will last the whole year
• Microbiology 
• General pathology and Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 
• Propaedeutics of clinical practice

Internships and clinical rotations

Once you complete the first two years, clinical clerkships begin:

• Third Year: You will face nursing internships, medical semiotics, surgical semiotics, general practice (each student is assigned a GP in Rome and surrounding areas along with a chronic patient to follow over the years), and laboratory medicine.
• Fourth Year: Clerkships are paired with the clinical courses taught. In the first semester, you will be hands-on with cardiology, pulmonology, and gastroenterology, alongside their respective surgeries and radiology. The second semester covers endocrinology, urology, nephrology, immunology, infectious diseases (usually held at the Pertini Hospital rather than our Policlinico), and pathology.
• Fifth Year: During the first semester, rotations include obstetrics and gynecology, hematology, oncology, radiotherapy (also carried out at the Longoni facility), dermatology, and plastic surgery. The second semester includes neurology, otolaryngology (ENT), ophthalmology, orthopedics with respective surgeries, psychiatry, general surgery, internal medicine, and geriatrics.
• Sixth Year: Last but definitely not least, the final year includes clerkships in internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, anesthesia, intensive care, and emergencies.

The MED-TECH course

While most of the exams are identical to the medicine and surgery course, the first-year curriculum of the MED-TECH course includes:

• Mathematics: The course will be held during the first semester and the exam consists of a written and oral examination. During this period you will be studying the mathematical basis.
• Fundamentals of computer science: It’s a course of the second semester that will introduce you to the organization and use of informatic systems.
• Biophysics: Lessons will be held during the second semester that will lead you to the knowledge and comprehension of the principles of biophysics.
• Body structural organization: a course of the second semester that is divided in histology and human anatomy. 

The MED-TECH course at Campus is relatively new and undergoes changes upon feedback. One of the greatest benefits of this university is the direct line of communication with professors (via email or in person) to address any doubts about your academic path.

Studying abroad

The University offers students the opportunity to study abroad through the Erasmus+ program. It also includes traineeship opportunities, allowing students to enrich their CVs through professional experiences outside national borders. The traineeship can be carried out at a company or a university, usually during the summer, while the traditional Erasmus exchange (longer duration) takes place during the academic year.

Campus Bio-Medico also offers students the chance to participate in healthcare and nutritional assistance, inter-university research programs, and social infrastructure projects in developing countries. These workcamps are organized during the summer months, primarily in Africa and Latin America. Additionally, humanitarian lecture series are organized on campus throughout the year to discuss international cooperation projects with industry experts.

PROs and CONs of studying at Campus Bio-Medico

The PROs

• Highly detailed and specific teaching, direct relationship with professors, and active tutoring systems.
• Clerkships organized in pairs or mini-groups, ensuring everyone gets hands-on experience.
• Lecture and exam schedules published well in advance (everything is clear at the start of the semester).
• Strong sense of community and belonging.
• 360-degree personal development: alongside academics, sports (teams and tournaments) and human solidarity (volunteering at the hospital, abroad, or in family homes) are heavily promoted.
• A secular university! Do not believe the myths—you are completely free to practice any religion or be an atheist.
• Opportunities to join medical and surgical internships early on, alongside options to become a student tutor or receive a personal tutor.

The CONs

• High tuition fees.
• More study spaces are needed (though the campus is expanding year by year).
• The location is quite peripheral relative to the center of Rome.
• The Erasmus office can sometimes lack organization (based on personal experience).
• The student body is small, which can make the environment feel a bit like high school.

Student administration and bureaucracy

Office hours and contacts

The Academic Office (Segreteria Didattica) is located on the ground floor (Floor 0) of the PRABB building and is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

The Student Administration Office (Segreteria Studenti) has separate hours depending on the course:

• Medicine and Surgery (English): Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Detailed information can be found in the current 2026 Student Guide.

Enrollment procedure

1. Registration must be completed on the Campus Bio-Medico ESSE3 portal.
2. After entering your personal data, the system will send login credentials to your email address.
3. Log in using the menu on the top right, print the electronic payment slip (MAV/PagoPA) available under "Payments", and print the enrollment form.
4. Note: Ensure the tuition payment is processed strictly within the deadlines specified in the 2026 admission call.

Following payment, submit the payment receipt, the signed enrollment form, and a copy of your high school diploma/self-certification via PEC to segreteria.studenti@postasicura.unicampus.it or via the designated university channels.

University transfer and credit validation

If you are transferring from another Italian or foreign university, you must initiate a formal withdrawal from your previous studies (Rinuncia agli studi). You can contact the student administration office by phone at 06 225419044, via email at segreteriastudenti@unicampus.it, or visit in person during office hours. They will guide you through the paperwork. For official bureaucratic steps, always refer to the instructions detailed in the latest 2026 Admission Call.

N.B.: The bureaucratic procedure for the English-taught Medicine and Surgery course is identical to the Italian track—the only difference is the language of instruction.

Final thoughts

This university provides exceptional professional and cultural growth that strengthens year after year. It offers genuine 360-degree personal development, not just as a student, but on a human level, thanks to endless solidarity activities and an environment rooted in community and mutual support.