Transfer from UniCamillus Rome: Exam Problems, €21,000 Tuition and How to Switch in 2026

Is a transfer from UniCamillus Rome possible?

The good news is that nothing you have passed is lost. A transfer builds on your transcript. The task is to show the receiving faculty, module by module, what you have already completed at UniCamillus.

Why do students leave UniCamillus Rome?

Three reasons dominate the conversations we have with UniCamillus students. Tuition is the first. At €21,000 a year for the English-taught programme, six years of tuition alone reach €126,000, before rent in Rome.

The second is exam progression. Private universities in Italy follow the same national rules on exam prerequisites as public ones, and a single failed module can hold up the next semester.

The third is the clinical phase. Patients in Rome speak Italian, and not every international student wants to learn clinical medicine in a second foreign language. These are practical questions of fit, not judgements about the school.

Failed an exam at UniCamillus — what are your options?

A failed exam at UniCamillus Rome is not unusual and it does not decide your future. Many students who later become good doctors failed something along the way.

The risk lies in repetition. If you retake the same exam again and again, your study time stretches and every extra year costs another €21,000. A transfer lets you continue at a faculty where your passed exams count and where a different teaching and exam style may suit you better.

Act early. Every month counts.

What does a UniCamillus degree cost compared with cheaper options?

Tuition for the English-taught Medicine and Surgery programme at UniCamillus Rome is €21,000 per year. With a planning figure of about €1,100 per month for living in Rome, six years cost roughly €205,000 in total.

English-taught medical faculties elsewhere in Europe start at around €3,500 a year. Six years there come to about €21,000 in tuition. For families paying out of pocket, the difference of more than €100,000 is often decisive.

How to transfer from UniCamillus without losing a year

Losing a year is the biggest fear in almost every transfer conversation. In practice it depends on the number of passed exams, how well they match the receiving curriculum and the timing of your application.

Medschool Experts regularly achieves high placements for transfer students. We cannot promise a specific year before the receiving faculty has decided. We can make sure your file shows every credit clearly, which is what drives a good placement.

How do UniCamillus credits convert into ECTS?

UniCamillus, like every Italian university, awards CFU. One CFU is one ECTS credit, so 60 CFU for a completed year equal 60 ECTS throughout the European Higher Education Area.

Where students need help is the content match. UniCamillus teaches some subjects in integrated courses that combine several disciplines under one exam. The receiving faculty needs syllabi with hours and topics to see which of its own modules those courses cover. We prepare that comparison with you.

Which universities accept transfer students from UniCamillus?

There are several English-taught medical faculties in Europe that take transfer students from UniCamillus Rome. The right one for you depends on your credits, budget and career plans.

We do not publish a general list, because a list does not know your transcript. In a free consultation about your transfer, we look at your record and tell you which options are realistic.

What documents do you need to leave UniCamillus?

The core of your file is the official transcript of records from UniCamillus, the syllabi of your passed courses and proof of enrolment. Requirements for translations, stamps and legalisation differ from country to country. We tell you the exact list for your chosen options, so nothing is requested twice.

How long does a transfer from UniCamillus take?

Allow three to six months between the first consultation and your first day at the new faculty. Most transfers start with a new academic year or semester.

Is your degree still recognised after leaving UniCamillus?

Yes. When you complete your studies at another EU medical faculty, that faculty awards your degree, and it is recognised under Directive 2005/36/EC like any EU medical qualification. The minimum of five years and 5,500 hours of training is met by every accredited EU programme, so the transfer changes nothing about recognition.

Why plan your UniCamillus transfer with Medschool Experts?

A study transfer is a complicated undertaking. Our experts have close to ten years of experience in study transfers worldwide and therefore plan and carry out a transfer from UniCamillus Rome with confidence, from the credit comparison to the first day at the new faculty. The consultation is free. Learn more about our services for transfer students or read our student stories.