Università degli Studi di Sassari Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia

The medical campus provides a specialized environment for both theoretical study and hands-on skill development.

• New Medical Simulation Center: A 450-square-meter facility equipped with high-fidelity mannequins and advanced diagnostic equipment, allowing for realistic training in anesthesia, emergencies, and intensive care.
• Multidisciplinary Teaching Hub (Via Piandanna): A modern educational center housing large multimedia lecture halls and seminar rooms for the pre-clinical years.
• Department of Biomedical Sciences: Features specialized laboratories for biochemistry, anatomy, and pathology where students engage in high-level scientific research.
• Specialized Medical Libraries: The faculty hosts dedicated libraries with extensive print and digital collections, including thousands of online journals and quiet study areas.
• Digital Innovation Units: Integrated virtual classrooms and computer labs designed for telehealth training and digital medical records management.
• CRES (Sardinian Higher Education Centre): A collaborative space for advanced training and international exchange programs.
• Botanical Garden (Historic Campus): While located in the main campus area, it is used for pharmacognosy studies and provides a green retreat for all students.
• University Language Centre (CLA): Offers free Italian language courses for international students, crucial for those planning to work in local clinics.
• Student Service Hubs: Dedicated desks for career guidance, psychological counseling, and international mobility (Erasmus+) support.
• Campus Canteens: Multiple dining facilities managed by ERSU Sassari, offering subsidized meals in close proximity to the medical departments.

The clinical core of the faculty is the Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria (AOU) di Sassari:

• AOU Sassari University Hospital: The primary training hub and the largest healthcare facility in Northern Sardinia. It serves as a tertiary "Hub" hospital for complex medical and surgical cases.
• Viale San Pietro Hospital Complex: A historic and constantly evolving medical district where the majority of clinical rotations take place.
• Advanced Specialty Units: Students gain hands-on experience in specialized units such as Neurology, Cardiovascular Surgery, and Infectious Diseases.
• Clinical Research Center: A dedicated infrastructure where clinical trials and translational research are performed in direct contact with the hospital environment.

UNISS uses a merit-based and income-based progressive fee system using the ISEE (Equivalent Economic Status Indicator).

Scholarship

• ERSU Sassari Grants: Regional scholarships providing tuition exemptions, free housing in student residences, and cash stipends based on income and academic performance.
• Merit Scholarships: Specific rewards for the top-performing students in each year of the medical program.
• International Mobility: Active Erasmus+ partnerships with hundreds of European universities for clinical and research internships abroad.
• Work-Study Opportunities: Paid part-time collaborations (150 hours) in university services such as libraries and laboratories.

• The Vibe: Sassari is the second-largest city in Sardinia, offering a blend of medieval history and modern services. It is surrounded by the natural beauty of the island's coastline.
• Connectivity:
• Local Transport: Well-connected by buses and the "Metrosassari" tram-train system.
• Air: Served by Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO), which is approximately 30 minutes away by shuttle.
• Safety: Very high. Sassari is known for being a safe, quiet, and walkable city for students.

• Accommodation: Managed by ERSU Sassari, with various residences available (e.g., Via Francesco Muroni) close to the medical hubs.
• Dining: Canteens are conveniently located near the medical teaching centers, offering complete meals at subsidized rates starting from a few euros.
• Vibe: Historically rich and community-oriented. Sassari is a "university city" where students represent a significant portion of the population, creating a lively atmosphere.
• Sports: Access to university sports facilities through CUS Sassari, which offers everything from team sports to fitness courses.

• Degree Status: The Medical Degree is a qualifying title for practice within the EU and meets the requirements for ECFMG (USA) certification.
• Practical Activities: Clinical training begins in the third year, with an increasing focus on the relationship between laboratory diagnostics and patient bedside care.