IMAT 2024 Registration Date: What You Need to Know

The IMAT 2024 announcement came later than expected, catching many by surprise. Typically, registration for the IMAT begins in July, but this year, the registration for IMAT 2024 will start on the 2nd of September and close on the 12th of September—just five days before the exam! This concise window and proximity to the exam date have raised concerns, which we’ll explore further in this article.

Which Test Centers Will Be Available?

One of the positive aspects of the IMAT 2024 is the wide distribution of test centers around the world, ensuring that students from various regions can participate without needing to travel to Italy. Below is a comprehensive list of all the locations where the IMAT will be administered:

• Albania
• Azerbaijan
• Brazil
• Canada
• China
• Cyprus
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hong Kong
• India

In Italy, the IMAT will be hosted by several universities across different cities:

• Bari – Università degli Studi di Bari
• Milan – Università degli Studi di Milano and Università degli Studi Milano – Bicocca
• Rome – Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza” and Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata”
• Naples – Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” and Università di Napoli Federico II
• Bologna – Università di Bologna
• Turin – Università degli Studi di Torino
• Pavia – Università degli Studi di Pavia
• Parma – Università degli Studi di Parma
• Siena – Università degli Studi di Siena
• Messina – Università degli Studi di Messina
• Padova – Università degli Studi di Padova
• Ancona – Università Politecnica delle Marche
• Cagliari – Università degli Studi di Cagliari (pending accreditation)
• Catania – Università degli Studi di Catania

In addition to Italy, IMAT test centers will also be available in the following countries:

• Ireland
• Pakistan
• Poland
• Portugal
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Spain
• Switzerland
• Turkey
• UAE (Dubai)
• UK
• USA

Which Test Center Should I Choose?

Given the close proximity of the registration period to the exam date and the stress this can cause, choosing the right test center is crucial. Every year, the Universitaly website, where you register for the exam, tends to experience heavy traffic, especially during the first few hours of registration. This often leads to the site crashing or becoming slow, which can be particularly frustrating if you’re trying to secure a spot in a high-demand test center.

Certain test centers, such as those in Pakistan and India, tend to fill up very quickly. If you have the flexibility, I strongly advise considering a test center with more available seats, such as those in Italy. Although it may require obtaining a visa and traveling, it could save you a significant amount of stress. If you fail to secure a spot in your preferred test center, you might have to make last-minute arrangements just days before the IMAT, which can be extremely stressful.

By choosing a test center with more capacity and planning your travel well in advance, you can avoid the anxiety of scrambling for a seat at the last minute. This way, you’ll be able to focus entirely on your exam preparation without the added worry of logistics.

What if I take the exam in Italy?

If you take the exam in Italy, you must take it at your first choice university. For example, if you put Pavia as your first (and only if you are non-EU), you will need to travel to Pavia and take it there.

[Video] How to Use the Universitaly Website to Register for IMAT 2024 (2nd of September until The 12th of September)

To successfully register for the IMAT 2024, you must navigate the Universitaly website between the 2nd and 12th of September. The process can be daunting, especially with the tight timeline, but I’ve got you covered. By watching the video attached below, you’ll see a step-by-step guide on creating an account, selecting your preferred university, uploading your diplomas, and making your university choices.

Key Points for Non-EU and EU Candidates:

• As a non-EU candidate, your first choice of university is the only one that matters. The system will allocate your spot based solely on this preference, so choose wisely.
• As an EU candidate: While only your first choice is initially significant, the system allows you to reselect and compete for other universities if you don’t pass the first round. However, I still recommend listing your university choices in your actual order of preference. There’s always a chance that last-minute changes to the system could occur, and it’s best not to take any unnecessary risks.

Make sure to complete your registration on the 2nd of September as soon as the registration opens, usually in the afternoon, CET time. The website often experiences heavy traffic, so early registration is crucial to securing your preferred test center and university choices.