Università degli Studi di Trento Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia

The medical school utilizes a mix of historic urban buildings and high-tech scientific facilities.

• Palazzo Consolati: The heart of the school in central Trento, featuring renovated lecture halls and student service offices.
• CISMED (Interdepartmental Centre for Medical Sciences): The specialized research and teaching center that coordinates the medical curriculum and laboratory activities.
• Advanced Biotech Labs: Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories in Povo and Mattarello for biochemistry and molecular biology.
• Simulation Training Center: A dedicated facility where students practice clinical skills on high-fidelity mannequins before hospital rotations.
• University Library System (BUC): The Central University Library in the Le Albere district offers vast medical collections and 24/7 study spaces.
• Opera Universitaria Services: Provides dedicated desks for housing, scholarships, and administrative support for medical students.
• Language Centre (CLA): Offers specialized "Medical English" courses (B1 and B2 levels) specifically tailored for the healthcare profession.
• Digital Anatomy Lab: Uses cutting-edge 3D visualization and virtual dissection tools to complement traditional anatomy studies.
• University Sports Center (UNI.Sport): Extensive sports facilities across Trento, including rowing, mountain sports, and traditional athletics.
• Sustainable Mobility: Students benefit from heavily subsidized annual passes for all public transport (bus and train) within the province.

The clinical training is centered around the Provincial Healthcare Services (APSS):

• Ospedale Santa Chiara (Trento): The primary teaching hospital and the largest healthcare facility in the province, serving as a hub for complex surgery and emergency medicine.
• Ospedale di Rovereto (Santa Maria del Carmine): A secondary training site focusing on internal medicine and specialized rehabilitation.
• Proton Therapy Center: One of the few centers in Italy offering advanced proton beam therapy for cancer, providing students with exposure to high-end oncological technology.
• Widespread Training Network: Rotations also take place in regional hospitals in Cles, Cavalese, and Arco, ensuring students see a diverse range of patient demographics.

Fees at UniTrento are progressive and calculated based on the ISEEU (family economic indicator).

Scholarship

• Opera Universitaria Grants: Provides tuition waivers, free housing, and cash stipends (up to ~€7,200) based on financial need and academic merit.
• STEM Scholarships: Enhanced grants are sometimes available for female students in scientific and medical tracks.
• Merit Awards: Financial rewards for top-performing students based on credits earned and exam averages.
• Erasmus+: Extensive clinical exchange opportunities across Europe, supported by supplementary university grants.

• The Vibe: An elegant city nestled in the Alps, known for its safety, cleanliness, and proximity to world-class skiing and hiking.
• Connectivity:
• Train: Excellent links to Verona (50 mins), Innsbruck, and Venice.
• Bus: A reliable urban network that connects the city center to the hospital and peripheral research sites.
• Safety: Very high. Trento is one of Italy's safest cities, making it ideal for international and domestic students alike.

• Accommodation: Managed by Opera Universitaria with several residences (e.g., San Bartolameo) offering modern rooms and shared kitchens.
• Dining: Multiple canteens (Mense) across the city provide full meals for scholarship holders or at discounted rates for all students.
• Vibe: Alpine, scholarly, and high-quality. Trento is consistently ranked as one of the best cities in Italy for quality of life and student services.
• Community: The medical student body is relatively small, allowing for close interaction with professors and a strong sense of peer community.a

• Inter-university Degree: The program is a joint venture with the University of Verona, meaning students often benefit from the resources and expertise of both institutions.
• Qualifying Degree: The MD degree is a qualifying title (abilitante), allowing graduates to register as medical doctors immediately after the final exam.