Università degli Studi di Bari 'Aldo Moro' Taranto Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia
Taranto -
Italy
Abroad
General Information
The University of Bari "Aldo Moro" (UniBa) maintains a significant medical division in Taranto, a historic coastal city in the Apulia region. While the main university headquarters are in Bari, the Taranto medical campus provides a specialized and more intimate environment for medical training. The school is deeply involved in the revitalization of the Taranto area, focusing on the intersection of environmental health and clinical practice. It offers a dedicated six-year program that combines rigorous academic theory with clinical clerkships at the city’s major healthcare facilities.
General Info
- Established: The University of Bari has provided decentralized medical courses in Taranto for several decades to meet the growing healthcare needs of the Ionian area.
- Primary Location: > Via Duomo 259, 74123 Taranto (TA), Italy.
- Academic Tracks:
- Medicine and Surgery (6 years): Primarily taught in Italian (LM-41).
- Nursing and Health Professions: Taranto is a major hub for specialized nursing and rehabilitation training.
- Admission Process:
- Standard Admission: Entry is via the National Medical Admission Test. Like the Bari headquarters, it follows the national merit ranking system.
- Selection: Students must specifically select the "Taranto" seat (sede) during the application process on the Universitaly portal.
- Instruction: Italian. Clinical interaction with local patients requires B2-level proficiency.
- Research Focus: Excellence in Environmental Medicine, Occupational Health (due to the city's industrial profile), Epidemiology, and Public Health.
Campus Facilities
The medical activities in Taranto are hosted in dedicated university facilities and integrated hospital environments.
- Ex-Convento di San Francesco: A stunning historic building in Taranto’s "Old Town" that serves as the primary teaching hub for the university.
- Modern Multimedia Classrooms: Equipped with high-tech streaming and recording systems for interactive medical lectures.
- Local Simulation Labs: Dedicated spaces for practicing clinical maneuvers and first-aid skills using high-fidelity manikins.
- Biological and Chemical Labs: Specialized labs for foundational science courses (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry).
- Taranto University Library: Provides access to the centralized UniBa digital library system, including PubMed and scientific databases.
- Morphology Lab: Focuses on anatomical study using 3D models and high-resolution digital imaging.
- Computer and Bioinformatics Suite: Used for statistical analysis in epidemiological and environmental health research.
- Language Support: Access to the centralized UniBa Language Center (CLA) resources for medical technical terminology.
- Student Service Center: A local office for managing enrollment, scholarships, and international mobility specifically for Taranto-based students.
- Urban Campus Integration: The university is deeply integrated with the city’s social and cultural fabric, providing a unique "city-campus" feel.
Hospital & Medical Facilities
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Clinical training is conducted at the major hospitals within the ASL Taranto network:
- Ospedale SS. Annunziata (Taranto): The primary teaching hospital and the largest healthcare facility in the province, offering a wide range of specialized surgical and medical units.
- Ospedale "Moscati" (Taranto): A specialized center focused on Oncology and Hematology, providing students with high-level training in these fields.
- New San Cataldo Hospital: A massive, state-of-the-art medical complex nearing full operation, designed to become the new clinical heart for medical students in Taranto.
Fee Structure
State University Affordability
As a public university, UniBa Taranto follows the standard income-based fee model.
Scholarship
- ADISU Puglia Grants: Needs-based scholarships providing full tuition waivers, free meals, and cash stipends (up to €7,000+).
- Environmental Research Grants: Specific opportunities for students interested in researching the link between industrial environments and health.
- Merit Rewards: Cash prizes and fee reductions for the highest-performing students in each year of the program.
- Erasmus+ Mobility: Access to the same vast international network as the Bari campus for studying or clinical training abroad.
City Details
- The Vibe: Known as the "City of the Two Seas," Taranto is famous for its massive Aragonese Castle, historic Old Town, and maritime culture.
- Connectivity:
- Train: Direct links to Bari (1h 15m) and high-speed links to the rest of Italy via the national network.
- Bus: Well-connected regional bus network for coastal travel.
- Safety: The university areas are generally safe and populated by a growing community of young students and professionals.
Hostel & Mess
- Accommodation: Provided via ADISU residences and a very accessible private market. Living in the historic center (Isola) or the new city (Borgo) is common and affordable.
- Dining: Subsidized canteens (Mensa) provide complete meals at tiered prices based on the student's economic profile.
- Vibe: Calm and student-centric. Taranto offers a authentic Mediterranean lifestyle with beautiful coastal views and a slower pace of life ideal for study.
Miscellaneous
- Intakes: September/October.
- Pre-enrollment: Mandatory via Universitaly for non-EU students.
- Course Code: LM-41 (Taranto Seat).
- Degree Status: Graduates receive the same degree from the University of Bari Aldo Moro, which is "abilitante" (fully licensed for practice) in Italy and the EU.
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Facilities & Campus Life
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus
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