History
The Vita-Salute San Raffaele University was inaugurated in 1996 with its Psychology course, soon followed by the courses of Medicine, in 1998, and Philosophy, in 2002. Since its establishment, the University has been characterized by a strong integration of teaching and research, in each of its facets: basic, philosophical and social.
Education
The teaching and practice of humanistic medicine is central to San Raffaele’s mission. We are recognized as providers of exceptional primary care, as well as of tertiary and quaternary services that attract patients, faculty and students from near and far. Our campus includes a School of Psychology, a School of Philosophy, a College for Allied Health Professions, an Internationally recognized Research Institute, a Science Park and a 1,300 bed hospital in Milan
Research
The Vita-Salute San Raffaele University is a leading university for teaching and quality research in Italy and in Europe. This statement is supported by rankings among the most significant and well-known in the world, such as THE – Times Higher Education and QS, which annually evaluate international universities on the basis of their teaching, research, number of publications, citations in international journals and relationships with operators of the reference market.
Career
Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication:
Graduates will work in clinics and governmental health organizations, NGOs or other health domains. Furthermore, training in this Master program is designed to produce students who can design novel and effective interventions to prevent disease and promote health:
- Cognitive psychologist in health
- Experts in Psychology for Health Communication
- Expert in Decisions Planning and Organization for Public Health
- Experts in health psychology
- Experts in behavioural Psychology in health organization
International MD Program:
Graduates in Medicine from will secure Residency in top programs across the globe, and work in academia, clinical practice, industry and public services.
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #251 Ranking
- 294 Academic Staff
- 3,114 Students
- 125 Students (int'l)
- 1,868 Students (female)
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University Overview
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University Scholarships
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Vita-Salute San Raffaele University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based
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Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
12 Jan 2027
Fully Funded World House Fellowship at Rondine Cittadella della Pace, Italy (2025-2026)
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
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Grant
3500 CHF
Deadline
Not specified
Postdoctoral Scholarship
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Grant
1920 CHF
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Not specified
PHD Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Anthem Essay Contest
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Vita-Salute San Raffaele University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 4.4% Italy
Top 5.7% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
251
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 50 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | 201 | 251 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
401
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 401 | 401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
461
By TopUniversities
Dropped 72 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 595 | 389 | 461 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 209 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University offers not only a space to study and practice teaching at once: students also have the opportunity to live the Campus.
The UniSR Campus is a community for students: functional residences, cultural proposals, sports activities, opportunities for solidarity and commitment.
Living the Campus means being part of a community where spaces and services are created to suit students: to stimulate interest, to cultivate passions, to grow through a complete training and stimulating human experiences.
The UniSR Campus environment is built on the student’s centrality and the valorization of his talents and potentials.
Housing services
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University has two dedicated student halls called Cascina Melghera and Cassinella which are newly reconstructed typical Lombardy farmhouses offering private bedrooms and common rooms for studying together and for living the exciting experience of being part of the Cascina Community and family thus enriching their involvement at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University.
The University also provides information for finding accommodation in the surrounding area.
Library services
Situated on the first floor of the DIBIT building, the library has a large and luminous consultation hall, posts for on-line research and, thanks to the so-called “open shelf” collocation, permits direct access to the material available to every user. There are 40,000 volumes of periodicals and over 400 active subscriptions. The monographic collection amounts to around 6,000 volumes.
ICT services
The personal of the ICT office of the University is at the disposal of the students to solve any internet access problem. The students also have three classrooms with computers.
Medical services
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University is located in the same campus than the San Raffaele Hospital, one of the biggest Hospitals of Milan.
Campus life
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University offers not only a space to study and practice teaching at once: students also have the opportunity to live the Campus.
The UniSR Campus is a community for students: functional residences, cultural proposals, sports activities, opportunities for solidarity and commitment.
Living the Campus means being part of a community where spaces and services are created to suit students: to stimulate interest, to cultivate passions, to grow through a complete training and stimulating human experiences.
The Campus environment is built on the student’s centrality and the valorization of his talents and potentials
Sports facilities
The UniSR sports club are a great way to compete and meet new friends in a more relaxed, welcoming environment. Club teams include soccer, rugby, basketball, volley, Tennis and running. In addition to regular team sports , UniSR offers the opportunity to practice indoor climbing, cheerleading, chess and special events where you can practice, play, and participate to many activities
Student clubs
Extracurricular activities are a main part of the UniSR experience. They create unique opportunities for friendship and learning.
There are many student associations. It is possible to join one of the student association or to create a new club with the help and coordination of a specific service in UniSR (Live Campus Service)
- Music: Every years UniSR organize a musical Festival "IoCiSuono" where students can sing or play their music
- UniSR Drama Club. Acting Class during all academic year with a final performance.
- Politics: Political and social speeches and debates, or special-interest groups.
- Identity and culture: IDEA cultural groups (LGTBQ).
Accreditation
The University courses are accredited by the Italian Ministry of University and Research through the Italian Accrediting Agency ANVUR.
The Medical School is listed in the World Health Organization and enjoys recognition of the the British General Medical Council and by the US Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®).
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Italy Country
Milano City
#2 Branch Campus
Switzerland Country
Lugano City
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University Student Reviews & Awards
4.2
Based on 21 reviews
- 5 Star 13 Reviews
- 4 Star 4 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
Innovating trough knowledge
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan is an internationally renowned institution, known for the quality of its Medicine and Surgery degree program. The education offered is of high caliber, combining theory, clinical practice, and scientific research. Students have the opportunity to learn hands-on, thanks to the close collaboration with the San Raffaele Hospital, one of Italy's leading research and care centers, where they can undertake internships and practical experiences from the early years of study. The faculty is composed of world-renowned experts, many of whom are active professionals in the field, allowing students to engage with the latest medical innovations. Additionally, the university provides excellent research opportunities in advanced fields such as genetics, neuroscience, and biotechnology. The academic environment is stimulating and international, with exchange programs that enrich students' experiences. University life is vibrant, with numerous events, student associations, and spaces dedicated to sports and culture. In summary, San Raffaele University is an excellent choice for those seeking a comprehensive education that combines academic rigor with concrete professional opportunities, in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Good experience
Learn new things and i have got good experience in university
Beautiful Setting for a University
I would recommend it for the Labs, where you can get your hands "dirty". Venice is the most beautful city in the world :) and I think is full of opportunities for students, but sometimes you have to be curious and look outside your uni. Maybe having a hobby or volounteering could help.
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