Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Private research university in Milan, Italy.
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University is a private research institution in Milan with three departments: Medicine, Philosophy, and Psychology. The campus sits directly beside San Raffaele Hospital, giving students access to research laboratories and clinical facilities.
The university was established in 1996 from the Department of Cognitive Science, which had been founded three years earlier by professors Massimo Piattelli-Palmarini and Andrea Moro. This founding marked the start of a research tradition focused on linking theoretical knowledge with practical application.
The International MD Program divides enrollment equally between European Union and non-European Union students, creating a multilingual educational environment.
Medical students begin clinical experience through ward rounds from their first year at the adjacent hospital. This allows practical learning alongside theoretical study in classroom settings.
The International Medical Program divides student places equally between EU and non-EU citizens. This intentional mix creates a multilingual learning environment where students from different countries study and live together.
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