Quick Summary
Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele is a private founded in 1996, located in Milan, Italy. Ranked #371 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 3850 students including 12% from outside Italy. Known for strengths in Medicine, Psychology, Philosophy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 8%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Premier medical education in Europe, integrated with one of the most prestigious research hospitals in Italy.
Subject Strengths
MedicinePsychologyPhilosophyLife Sciences
Founded1996
TypePrivate
Total Students3850
Intl Students12%
Faculty Ratio6.5
CampusHospital-Integrated Urban Campus
Campus SizeLarge medical-clinical complex
Affiliated HospitalsOspedale San Raffaele
AccreditationMinistry of University and Research (MUR), Italy
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#371
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#201-250
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#301-400
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Nursing, Psychology, Philosophy, Biotechnology
Programs
Molecular Medicine, Philosophy, Cognitive Neurosciences
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Center for Statistics in Biomedical Sciences
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of University and Research (MUR), Italy
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate8%
IELTS7
TOEFL100
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · March 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Prepare specifically for the internal UniSR admission test for the International MD program. High scores in Biology and Chemistry are critical.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€20,000/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€15,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€14,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$200
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€35,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableDSU Regional Scholarships, Merit-based scholarships
Avg Scholarship$6,500
Financial AidAvailable based on ISEE-U (Equivalent Economic Status Indicator)
Work-StudyAvailable (150 hours collaboration)
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, Nursing, Psychology, Philosophy, Biotechnology programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| International MD Program | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Psychology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Biotechnology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$55,000
Average Salary After Graduation
94%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementDirectly integrated within San Raffaele Hospital network
Industry Connections
DompéNovartisRochevarious biotech firms
Notable Alumni
Massimo Cacciari, Roberto Burioni
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
UniSR Sports Center, Fitness rooms
Student Clubs
Student Union, Bioethics Society, Music Club
Library Resources
Specialized Medical and Philosophical Library
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, SEMP
Summer Programs
International Summer School on Neuroethics