Question 1

Is the European MD degree recognised all over the world?

Accepted Answer

It lets you specialise and practise across Europe, including the UK, and is recognised in the USA for the USMLE. To practise in Sri Lanka, your university must be recognised by the Sri Lanka Medical Council and you must pass the Act 16 exam.

Question 2

How is life in Italy?

Accepted Answer

Good food, distinctive customs and friendly people. Italy sits in the centre of Europe, close to the sea, the Alps and the northern lakes.

Question 3

Do Italian universities have student exchange programs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can spend a semester or a full year at a partner European university and earn credit for exams and clinical work. Some universities, such as Pavia, also run exchanges with the USA.

Question 4

Can I find work while studying?

Accepted Answer

Non-EU students with a student visa and residence permit can work part-time, up to 20 hours a week. Bars, hotels and cafés are common, and universities offer small campus jobs too.

Question 5

What are the living expenses?

Accepted Answer

Housing, food, transport and books usually cost about €300–€500 a month depending on the city. Big cities cost more; cities with large Sri Lankan communities often have cheaper housing and more job options.

Question 6

Can I work in Italy as a doctor after I graduate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Trainee pay starts at around €1,700 a month and can rise to about €5,000 depending on your specialisation.

Straight answers about studying in Italy.

01Is the European MD degree recognised all over the world?

02How is life in Italy?

03Do Italian universities have student exchange programs?

04Can I find work while studying?

05What are the living expenses?

06Can I work in Italy as a doctor after I graduate?