Quick Summary
Based in Ancona, Italy, Università Politecnica delle Marche is a public with roots dating back to 1969. Ranked #721-730 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 16500 students including 6.5% from outside Italy. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 75%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Strong industrial ties in the Marche region, high employability rates, and a high quality of life on the Adriatic coast.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryMechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringMedicine
Founded1969
TypePublic
Total Students16500
Intl Students6.5%
Faculty Ratio24.5
CampusUrban / Multi-site
Campus SizeDistributed
Affiliated HospitalsAzienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona
AccreditationMinistry of University and Research (MUR), Italy
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#721-730
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#601-700
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional Masters
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited/Blended
Online Programs
National Biodiversity Future Center, Agritech National Research Center, Marine Biology Center
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of University and Research (MUR), Italy
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate75%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Non-EU students must apply via the Universitaly portal for pre-enrollment. Prospective medical students must pass the national IMAT or local admission tests.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€1,150/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€8,500/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€1,475/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€9,680/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableERDIS Marche scholarships, MAECI grants, UNIVPM merit awards
Avg Scholarship$5,800
Financial AidISEE-based tuition fee reduction and regional support grants
Work-Study150-hour collaboration contracts available for students
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional Masters programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Medicine and Surgery | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Nursing | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Economics and Business | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Agricultural Sciences | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$34,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with local SMEs and multinational corporations in central Italy
Industry Connections
Loccioni GroupTod'sElicaAriston ThermoConfindustria Marche
Notable Alumni
Leading regional political figures and prominent Italian industrial engineers
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Managed through ERDIS Marche regional agency
Sports Facilities
CUS Ancona sports centers, gyms, and competitive teams
Student Clubs
ESN Ancona, Gulliver Student Association, University Choir
Library Resources
Integrated library system across 5 faculties with extensive digital databases
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Campus World, International Credit Mobility
Summer Programs
International Summer School on Information Engineering, Bio-Robotics summer workshops