Second-level Master in Advanced Surgical Neuro-Oncology
Università degli Studi di Milano / Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Milan · Italy
Listed lead Prof. Francesco DiMeco (coordinator)
- Duration
- One academic year (2026/2027), 60 CFU
- Deadline
- 22 October 2026, 23:59 (Italian time); enrolment 10–16 November 2026
- Funding
- Fee €5,016 including insurance. The university lists three merit-based scholarships of €5,000 covering the fee; the Besta announcement also mentions 10 scholarships funded by Fondazione ASINO ETS for young neurosurgeons and candidates from low- and middle-income countries.
- Exposure
- 216 hours of lectures, 180 hours of other training activities and 200 hours of internship, with advanced surgical simulation, cadaveric neuroanatomy and clinical placements at international centres according to the Besta announcement.
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Funding: Fee €5,016 including insurance. The university lists three merit-based scholarships of €5,000 covering the fee; the Besta announcement also mentions 10 scholarships funded by Fondazione ASINO ETS for young neurosurgeons and candidates from low- and middle-income countries.
Exposure: 216 hours of lectures, 180 hours of other training activities and 200 hours of internship, with advanced surgical simulation, cadaveric neuroanatomy and clinical placements at international centres according to the Besta announcement.
Eligibility: Holders of a master's or single-cycle master's degree under Italian D.M. 270/2004 (or equivalent) with good English; the Besta announcement describes the course as aimed at neurosurgeons who have completed specialist training.
Still to confirm: Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Insurance · Accommodation · Official contact · Accreditation
Source: Official University of Milan master catalogue page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.