The IMAT (Medical and Dental Admission Test) is an attractive opportunity for international students looking to study in English-taught medical programs in Italy. It is administered by a consortium of Italian public universities and accepts applicants (both EU and non-EU) in order to select students for limited places in the medical field. The IMAT is administered annually, usually in September, by the Italian Ministry of Education.

The IMAT consists of sixty multiple-choice questions (twenty-three biology questions, fifteen chemistry questions, thirteen physics and mathematics questions, four general knowledge and comprehension questions, and about five critical thinking and problem-solving questions) that are completed in a hundred minutes.

Mathematics in the IMAT consists of about eight of the thirteen combined physics and mathematics questions. These questions cover topics such as algebra, calculus, probability, and geometry. In total, mathematics makes up about thirteen percent of the test and can have an impact on the final score. The IMAT test results are only used for admission to specific Italian medical schools that offer MD courses in English. Around thirteen public universities in Italy take the test, and there are test centers all over the world, so students (including Iranians) can take the test without having to travel to Italy. Due to the relatively low tuition fees and the accredited degree, Italian medical programs have become an attractive option for international students. Given the fierce competition for admission to medicine in Iran, the IMAT is another way to enter the field. Success in this test requires mastery of biology and chemistry, as well as a strong foundation in mathematics. Therefore, students must have a broad preparation in all sciences and mathematics to achieve a passing score.