Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' Facoltà di Farmacia e Medicina Sede di Latina

- Latina, Italy
Abroad

General Information

The Latina Campus (Polo Pontino) of Sapienza University offers a unique "human-scale" medical education. While part of the massive Sapienza network, the Latina branch is known for smaller class sizes, a closer relationship between professors and students, and its deep integration with the local healthcare system in the Lazio region. It provides the prestige of a Sapienza degree within a more manageable and focused environment.


General Info

  • Established: The Polo Pontino was developed to decentralize Sapienza’s medical excellence.
  • Sedi Formative (Locations): * Latina: Corso della Repubblica, 79 (Teaching activities and administration).
  • Clinical Site: Ospedale Santa Maria Goretti (Via Antonio Canova).
  • Academic Tracks:
  • Medicine and Surgery (6 years): Taught in Italian (LM-41). Note: The English track is only at the main Rome campus.
  • Nursing and Health Professions: Various 3-year degrees including Nursing and Physiotherapy.
  • Admission: Entry follows the national programmed access model. Admission is based on the TOLC-MED ranking. Students specifically select the "Latina" code during the application process.
  • Quota: Approximately 150-180 places for Medicine, allowing for a more personalized didactic experience.
  • Instruction: Primarily Italian.
  • Research Focus: Regional health management, Family Medicine, and specialized clinical research integrated with the Santa Maria Goretti Hospital.

Campus Facilities

The Latina campus provides modern facilities designed for a streamlined student experience.

  • Polo Pontino Teaching Hub: Located in the city center, featuring modern classrooms, multimedia labs, and administrative offices.
  • Medical Library (Latina): A specialized branch of the Sapienza library system with dedicated study spaces for medical students.
  • Simulation Lab: On-site facilities for practical training in clinical maneuvers and emergency response.
  • Student Services: Dedicated orientation and tutoring offices specifically for students based in the Pontine area.
  • Sports: Access to local sports facilities via agreements with Sapienza Sport.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

The clinical core of the Latina campus is its high-specialty hospital network:

  • Ospedale Santa Maria Goretti (Latina): A major DEA (Department of Emergency and Admissions) Level I hospital. It is the primary teaching hospital where students begin clinical rotations.
  • ICOT (Istituto Chirurgico Ortopedico Traumatologico): A world-class center for orthopedics and rehabilitation where students gain specialized surgical exposure.
  • Local Health Unit (ASL Latina): Students participate in public health initiatives and community medicine throughout the province.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

Fees are identical to the main Sapienza Rome campus, based on the ISEEU-U.

Fee Category

Amount in EUR (Approx.)

Notes

Annual Tuition

€0 – €2,924

Full waiver for ISEEU under €24,000.

Accommodation

€300 – €450/mo

Much more affordable than central Rome.

Living Budget

€350 – €450/mo

Lower cost of living compared to the capital.

Regional Tax

€140

Mandatory fee for DiSCo Lazio.


Scholarship

  • DiSCo Lazio Grants: Students in Latina have full access to regional scholarships, including tuition waivers, free canteen meals, and cash stipends (up to €7,000).
  • Merit Awards: Sapienza’s "Wanted the Best" and other merit-based fee reductions apply.
  • 150-Hour Collaboration: Paid student work opportunities are available within the Latina campus offices and library.
  • Erasmus+: Students can apply for international mobility programs to study or train at partner European universities.

City Details

  • The Vibe: A quiet, safe, and functional provincial capital. It is ideal for students who prefer a calm environment for studying.
  • Connectivity:
  • Train: The Latina Scalo station connects to Roma Termini in about 35-45 minutes by frequent regional trains.
  • Bus: Local shuttle buses connect the train station to the city center and the hospital.
  • Safety: Very high. Latina is a peaceful residential city.

Hostel & Mess

  • Accommodation: While there are fewer public residences than in Rome, the private rental market in Latina is very accessible and affordable for students.
  • Dining: Subsidized canteen services are available for students near the teaching sites and the hospital.
  • Vibe: Latina is a "planned city" with wide streets and a modern feel. It offers a quieter, more focused academic life than the chaotic energy of Rome, but with easy access to the coast (Sabaudia/San Felice Circeo).

Miscellaneous

  • Intakes: October.
  • Degree Status: The degree is "abilitante," allowing immediate medical practice upon graduation.
  • Benefit: Students at the Latina campus receive the exact same diploma as those in Rome, but often benefit from more direct interaction with clinical staff due to the smaller group sizes.

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