ItalyStarting on September 1, over 52,000 students began a new 'filter semester' introduced by Italy’s Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, aimed at replacing the traditional entrance exam for medical, dental, and veterinary schools. This system requires students to attend mandatory classes in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemical Propaedeutics, and Physics before taking national standardized exams. These exams, held simultaneously across the country via computer, will determine their placement in the national ranking. The first exam is scheduled for December 10, 2026, followed by a second on January 11, 2027. Students who already completed similar coursework may skip the lectures and focus on self-study. Exam results will be published, allowing candidates until midnight of the next day to accept or reject their scores.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual overview of the new educational reform introduced by the Italian Ministry of University and Research. It outlines the structure of the filter semester, the exam process, and the scoring system without showing clear favoritism toward any political stance. The content is
