The official IMAT 2027 date and registration window have not been announced as of 2 November 2026. The best guide we have is the 2026 cycle: registration on Universitaly from 26 August to 9 September, and the test on 29 September 2026. If 2027 follows the same pattern, you would register in late summer and sit the test in late September. That is an assumption, not a fact. Plan around it, but confirm everything in the official call.
What we know and what we do not know
If you are searching for “when is the IMAT 2027”, here is the honest answer. The Ministry of University and Research (MUR) has not published the 2027 date, the registration window or the fee. Any website that gives you an exact 2027 date today is guessing.
What we do have is a full, completed cycle: 2026/27. It is the best guide for planning, as long as you treat it as a pattern and not a promise.
The 2026 cycle at a glance
The 2026 cycle was governed by MUR Decree (DM) n. 1005. These are the dates that matter:
| Step | 2026 cycle |
|---|---|
| IMAT registration on Universitaly | 26 August to 9 September 2026, 15:00 Italian time |
| Test date | 29 September 2026 (13:30 Italian time according to one source) |
| Anonymous scores (by label code) | 8 October 2026 |
| Paper review | 19 October 2026 |
| Named national ranking and enrolment | From 26 October 2026 |
One more detail: the ministry announced a change to the test date earlier in the process. So even once a date is published, keep checking the official pages for updates.
How IMAT registration works on Universitaly
Registration for the test happens on Universitaly.it. Three points from the 2026 cycle are worth remembering:
- Registration is complete only after the participation fee is paid. A form without payment is not a registration.
- Your site (venue) preferences lock at the deadline, so choose carefully before it closes.
- The fee was about EUR 130 in the previous cycle. The 2027 fee is not confirmed.
You can sit the test in Italy or in one of about 25 other countries, according to one source. Check the list in the official call for your year.
Extra step for non-EU students abroad
If you are a non-EU applicant living abroad, there are two steps on Universitaly, not one:
- Pre-enrolment application to one university, by that university’s own deadline. In 2026, for example, Messina required both its own portal and Universitaly by 20 July 2026.
- IMAT test registration, in the late-summer window.
EU candidates only need to book the test. The big lesson: the non-EU pre-enrolment step can come months before the test registration. Do not wait for September. For a full walkthrough, read our guide to studying medicine in Italy in English as a non-EU student.
Month-by-month plan for IMAT 2027 (an assumption)
Important: the timeline below is built on the 2026 cycle. It is an assumption, not official information. Official dates may be earlier, later or different. Use it to organise your preparation, then replace each date with the official one when it is published.
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 – Jan 2027 | Learn the format and scoring. Take a free diagnostic test to find your weak topics. Start building a weekly routine. |
| Feb – Apr 2027 | Cover biology and chemistry in depth, since they carry the most weight. Add maths, physics and logical reasoning. |
| Spring – early summer 2027 | Non-EU students: watch for university pre-enrolment openings. In 2026, one university deadline was 20 July, so this may open much earlier than the test registration. Shortlist universities and prepare documents. |
| Jun – Jul 2027 | Move from learning to practice. Start timed question sets and review every mistake. |
| Aug 2027 | Full timed mock tests. Check Universitaly daily. If 2026 repeats, registration opens in late August. |
| Early Sep 2027 | Register and pay the fee well before the deadline. Do not leave it for the last hour. |
| Late Sep 2027 | Likely test window if the 2026 pattern repeats. Light revision, sleep and travel planning only. |
| Oct 2027 | Scores, paper review and rankings, if the same sequence follows. Prepare for the visa and enrolment steps. |
On visas: one third-party source, summarising the ministry’s procedures, gives 30 November 2026 for 2026/27 and 31 October 2027 for 2027/28. Universities may set earlier dates, so confirm on the Ministry and Universitaly pages.
What to prepare while you wait
The format is stable across sources: a paper-based test in English, designed by Cambridge Assessment, with 60 multiple-choice questions, five options each and one correct answer, in 100 minutes. You get +1.5 for a correct answer, -0.4 for a wrong one and 0 for a blank. The maximum is 90. Our article on IMAT scoring and negative marking explains when guessing helps.
The topics are logical reasoning, general knowledge and reading comprehension, biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Sources disagree on the exact split of questions, and it can change by year. Biology and chemistry carry the most weight. Confirm the split in the annex of the current ministerial decree.
To turn this into daily habits, follow our IMAT study plan. To test yourself now, try the free IMAT simulator.
Why starting early makes sense
First-round EU cut-offs in 2026 were roughly 9 to 11 points higher than in 2025 at most universities, according to aggregator data. Milan, for example, was 74.9 in 2026 against 65.8 in 2025. The cause is not established, and figures vary by source and round, so verify on Universitaly. The sensible reading is simple: do not assume next year will be easier. See our breakdown of IMAT cut-off scores 2026 by university.
Key takeaways
- The IMAT 2027 date, registration window and fee are not announced as of 2 November 2026.
- In 2026, registration ran 26 August to 9 September and the test was on 29 September. Using that as a pattern is an assumption.
- Registration is complete only after paying the fee, and venue preferences lock at the deadline.
- Non-EU students abroad have an extra pre-enrolment step that may come months earlier.
- The format and scoring are stable, so you can start preparing now.
- Always confirm dates in the official call and on Universitaly.
Frequently asked questions
When is the IMAT 2027?
The official IMAT 2027 date has not been announced as of 2 November 2026. The 2026 test was on 29 September 2026, so late September is a reasonable planning guess, but it is only an assumption. Wait for the official decree and the Universitaly calendar before booking anything.
When does IMAT registration 2027 open?
There is no official registration window for 2027 yet. In 2026 it ran on Universitaly from 26 August to 9 September (15:00 Italian time). If the pattern repeats, late August to early September is likely, but this is an assumption, not a confirmed date.
Do I need to register on Universitaly for the IMAT?
Yes. Registration for the test is done on Universitaly.it and is complete only after the participation fee is paid. Non-EU applicants abroad also have a separate pre-enrolment step with one university, which can have its own earlier deadline.
How much will the IMAT 2027 fee be?
The 2027 fee has not been confirmed. In the previous cycle it was about EUR 130. Always check the official call for the exact amount before you pay.
Can I start preparing before the date is announced?
Yes, and you should. The format is stable: 60 multiple-choice questions in 100 minutes, +1.5 for a correct answer, -0.4 for a wrong one and 0 for a blank. A steady plan does not depend on the exact test day.
Talk to our team about your situation, or explore structured preparation. Book a free consultation, read about our consultancy service, or look at the IMAT course. Browse more guides in our articles hub. We cannot promise admission, but we can help you plan clearly.
Sources & official links
- Universitaly (registration and calendar)
- Ministry of University and Research (MUR)
- Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing
Some 2026 cut-off figures come from third-party aggregators and may be provisional. Check the official ranking on Universitaly.
