Università degli Studi dell'Aquila Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia

The Coppito Campus is a modern scientific citadel where all medical teaching and research are centralized.

• Blocco 11 (Salvatore Tommasi): The main administrative and teaching facility, housing advanced multimedia lecture halls.
• Simulation Center: A dedicated hub for clinical skill training with high-fidelity manikins and simulated emergency scenarios.
• Virtual Anatomy Lab: Features 3D imaging and Anatomage tables to supplement traditional morphological studies.
• Paride Stefanini Building: Housing the Department of Clinical Medicine, Public Health, and Environmental Sciences (MeSVA).
• Microscopy and Histology Labs: State-of-the-art optical and electronic microscopy for cellular research.
• UNIVAQ Medical Library: A specialized branch providing extensive access to global biomedical databases (PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane).
• Computer and Bioinformatics Lab: Focused on health data analysis and digital diagnostic tools.
• Language Centre (CLA): Provides Italian B2 certification training and Erasmus level testing.
• Vento di L’Aquila: A student-run hub for social integration and collaborative study.
• Athletic Complex (CUS L'Aquila): Nearby sports facilities focusing on student physical health and integration.

• Clinical training is primarily integrated with the Azienda Sanitaria Locale (ASL) 1 Abruzzo:
• Ospedale San Salvatore (L'Aquila): The main teaching hospital located directly adjacent to the Coppito campus. It is a regional center of excellence for Neurosurgery and Organ Transplants (celebrating 25 years of transplant history).
• Regional Network: Rotations include specialized centers in Avezzano and Sulmona, providing exposure to secondary care and rural medicine.

As a public university, UNIVAQ offers one of the most accessible tuition rates in Italy.

Scholarship

• ADSU L'Aquila Grants: The regional agency for the right to study provides scholarships covering full tuition, free meals, and cash stipends (up to €7,000+).
• IUPALS Scholarships: Specific scholarships are sometimes available for students from conflict zones (e.g., Palestinian students) as part of international solidarity programs.
• Merit-Based Rewards: Students who complete 20 CFU by August (for 1st year) can maintain their grants for subsequent years.
• Student Collaboration: Paid "150-hour" roles within the university's administrative and library offices.

• The Vibe: A historic mountain capital that is now a "Smart City." It is safe, quiet, and ideal for focused study.
• Connectivity:
• Bus: Excellent and frequent coach services to Rome (1.5h).
• Road: Directly on the A24 motorway.
• Safety: Very high. L'Aquila consistently ranks as one of the safest cities in Italy.

• Accommodation: Provided via ADSU residences and a large private market. The city has seen significant new housing developments with modern energy standards.
• Dining: Several subsidized canteens (Mensa) are available, including a large facility directly on the Coppito campus.
• Vibe: L'Aquila is a "University City." The student community is very tight-knit, and the city is surrounded by the Gran Sasso mountains, offering a unique alpine-academic lifestyle.

• Intakes: October.
• Pre-Enrollment: Mandatory via Universitaly for non-EU students (Deadline for international Master's assessment: February).
• Academic Calendar: Divided into two semesters with specific exam sessions in February and July.