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FAQ

1.1 What type of courses are offered by the UNIVERSITA’ POLITECNICA DELLE MARCHE?

The UNIVERSITA’ POLITECNICA DELLE MARCHE offers two types of programmes that require a different admission procedure:

  • Open access programmes : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programmes that students can apply for without sitting a selective admission test, but only an pre-evaluation/assessment test/interview which aim at finding out the level of academic preparation of the candidate.
  • Restricted access programmes: Single-Cycle or Master’s degree programmes that accept a limited number of candidates and for which it is necessary to pass a selective admission test in order to be eligible for enrolment. Bachelor’s degree programmes offered by the Università Politecnica delle Marche are mostly taught in Italian, except for the Bachelor’s degree in Digital Economics and Business, while there is a wide offer of Master’s degree programmes taught in English.

1.2 What are the language requirements for English-taught programmes?

Some English-taught programmes require applicants to hold an English language certificate among those accepted by the University that you can check here. Candidates who do not hold such a certificate will be required to sit an English language test organized by our Center for Language support. We recommend you carefully consult the language requirements of the course you are applying for.

1.3 Can I be exempted from the English language requirement?

Students coming from a native English-speaking country and students who have completed their studies entirely in English are usually, but not always, exempted from the English certificate requirement. We recommend you consult carefully the language requirements of the course you are applying for.

1.4 What are the language requirements for Italian-taught programmes?

International students wishing to apply for a Program taught in Italian are required to have a minimum Level B2 certificate of proficiency in Italian (CILS, CELI, Roma3 o PLIDA). Candidates who do not hold such a certificate will be required to sit an Italian language test organized by our Center for Language support, usually between July and September of each academic year. Check dates here.

1.5 Can I be exempted from the Italian language requirement?

You can be exempted from the Italian language requirement if you are an EU student or a NON-EU student residing in Italy with a regular residence permit or you hold an Italian qualification also obtained abroad at accredited Italian state or private schools.
Also exempt from the language test, regardless of the quotas for international students, are those who hold the qualifications listed on pages 11-12 of the ministerial circular.

1.6 What’s the admission procedure for an international prospective student?

If you are an international prospective student and have obtained your diploma or degree outside Italy, apply on our pre-evaluation platform: fill the online application form, upload the documents requested, and get your pre-admission email from the didactic committee of the course of your choice. Please, note that for some programme you may be asked to attend a selective interview or a test.

1.7 Is there a deadline to apply for the pre-evaluation?

Yes, the deadline for the academic year 2024/25 is July 15th, 2024.

1.8 Is there an application fee?

No, there is no application fee.

1.9 Can I apply for more than one course?

Yes, you can apply for more than one course. In this case, you will have to present different applications.

1.10 When will I receive the results of my applications?

The outcome of the pre-assessment depends on the number of applications received for that course. If the course receives many applications it may take longer to receive a response. Furthermore, if you apply to a Master’s degree program there will be the chance to be invited for an interview.

1.11 Can I know why my application got rejected?

Unfortunately, we do not offer specific information on this matter. Usually, the reasons lie in the lack of minimum requirements or insufficient or unreliable documentation.

1.12 I have 11 years of schooling. Can I access a bachelor program?

According to the Italian ministerial regulations on enrolment in Italian public universities, students who apply for an undergraduate program must have completed at least 12 years of education, thus you cannot enrol in one of our Bachelor programs with 11 years of education. To fill this gap, you can apply and enrol in a Foundation Year preparatory program. Alternatively, you must show that you have completed at least 1 year in any university or post secondary institution abroad.

1.13 I have a foreign qualification referred to the British/American schooling system. Is there any specific requirement if I would like to apply to an undergraduate course?

Yes, if you have obtained a British or American high school title, there are the following requirements:

  • CGE British qualification: student must have passed at least 3 A-levels relevant to the degree programme of interest and passed with at least passing grade (E);
  • Scottish high school diploma: at least 3 Advanced Highers or at least 2 Advanced Highers + 4 Highers.
  • American high school diploma: students must have passed at least 3 Advanced Placements (APs) with a grade from 3 to 5.

You can find more information on the Annex 1 of the Ministerial Circular.

1.14 I am an undergraduate course applicant but I have studied in an IB school/European school/a foreign school in Italy/a foreign school with an Italian curriculum. How can I know if my qualification is valid for the undergraduate course?

If you have studied in one of the schools mentioned in the question, please check our document with minimum access requirements by country or contact the International Students’ Admission Office student.admission@univpm.it  and send us your school information. We will check it and give you a response shortly.

1.15 I still haven’t concluded my studies, can I still apply for a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree?

Yes, it is possible to apply even if you are yet to obtain your final qualification. In this case, you have to provide an official enrollment certificate and the transcript of records of the previous academic year.

1.16 Do I have to get my documents translated before submitting them for pre-evaluation?

We accept documents in Italian or English. All documents issued in a different language must be provided with an official translation in either Italian or English.

1.17 I want to enrol in a Restricted Access Course. What should I do?

Admission to restricted access courses (e.g., medicine and surgery) is regulated by specific admission notices. Follow the procedures and pay attention to the deadlines in the admission calls.

1.18 I have been accepted for a Bachelor’s/Master’s programme but I am unable to start my studies. Can I defer the admission for the following year?

Unfortunately, admission is only valid for the academic year in which it has been granted. If you want to start your studies in the following year, you will have to restart the admission process from the beginning.

2.1 I am currently studying in another Italian university and I would like to transfer to UNIVERSITA’ POLITECNICA DELLE MARCHE. Is it possible?

If you are enrolled in years beyond your first at another Italian university, you can apply for transfer from mid-July until Nov. 5, 2024. Transfers at later dates will be subject to payment of a late fee.
For transfers to courses with restricted access, you must consult the relevant announcements (For IMAT and Medicine and Surgery taught in Italian please check the web-pages of the Medicine Registrar’s office).
If you have a residence permit for study and intend to change course, be careful: withdrawal from studies will cause your residence permit to be revoked! You must, therefore, always apply for transfer or course change.

2.2 I have a foreign degree in medicine. How can I get the recognition?

Please check the relevant announcement for transfer and foreign qualifications recognition in the web-pages of the Medicine Registrar’s office

2.3 I am currently enrolled in a course of  UNIVERSITA’ POLITECNICA DELLE MARCHE but I would like to change course/faculty. Is it possible?

If you are enrolled in years beyond your first, you can apply for course change (only for open access courses) from mid-July until Nov. 5, 2024. Course changes at later dates will be subject to payment of a late fee. Please note, that course change is subject to meeting the requirements for admission to that particular course.
If you have a residence permit for study and intend to change course, be careful: withdrawal from studies will cause your residence permit to be revoked! You must, therefore, always apply for transfer or course change.

3.1 How do I know if I require a visa?

Follow this link to find out whether you need to apply for a study visa (type D) at the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence and what documentation you need.

3.2 How do I request the visa?

To request a study visa (type D) you must pre-enroll through the Universitaly portal. Before applying you must get a positive pre-evaluation for the course of your choice.

3.3 What is pre-enrollment?

Each Non-EU student residing abroad without any Italian permit of stay must apply for a study visa. The pre-enrollment on the Universitaly platform is the very first step of the whole visa process. The pre-enrollment procedure must be completed at the competent diplomatic-consular mission and it is not complete with the sending of the pre-enrollment application only. You will need to take an appointment with the Embassy.

3.4 How can I pre-enroll/I don’t know how to pre-enroll?

Please check our webpage dedicated to pre-enrolment.

3.5 I have submitted a pre-enrollment but I made a mistake. Can you correct it/help me?

If you made a mistake in entering your personal information (name and last name, gender, date of birth) you can ask Universitaly support to correct it. In other cases, if you need to supplement your application, please write an email to student.admission@univpm.it . Please be sure to write your first and last name as it appears in your passport.

3.6 What documents should I upload for the Universitaly? Do I need a CIMEA Statement or DoV?

You can check the list of documents needed for pre-enrolment in our dedicated page.  The DoV certificate or CIMEA statements are not mandatory at this stage, but we highly suggest you to upload them in your pre-enrolment, so as to speed up authenticity verification and visa procedures.
Remember that your qualifications (diploma/degree and transcript) must be legalized or have apostille. In alternative, you can present a Statement of Verification issued by CIMEA.

3.7 I need an accommodation proof for my visa application.

We have listed all the possibilities of finding an accommodation in Ancona on the Accommodation webpage. As an alternative you can also use a hotel reservation as the accommodation proof but please verify with the Italian Embassy/Consulate if the hotel reservation can be accepted.

Be very careful about entering into a rental agreement made online: preferably go to official agencies or entities so as not to run into scams.

3.8 I want to bring my wife/husband/spouse/children with me. How can I apply for the visa for them?

The admitted students must apply for the study visa. Concerning the visa for the student’s family members, please contact the visa office in your country for further information.

3.9 When will you validate my pre-enrollment application?

The time to validate your pre-enrollment application depends on the number of applications we receive and the completeness of the documentation you have uploaded. In case of incomplete documentation, we will send you a request for supplementation. Please check your email (also spam folder).

3.10 What other requirements are needed to obtain a study visa?

In addition to documentation regarding your degree, the embassy will ask you to submit additional documentation regarding economic means of subsistence for your stay, proof of suitable housing in the country, insurance coverage for medical care etc. Check with the embassy in your country what documentation is required.

3.11 The visa office rejected my visa application. Can you help me?

Unfortunately, we can’t interfere with the decision made by the Embassy concerning the visa process. We kindly suggest you verify the rejection reasons with the visa office.

Please, note that the pre-enrolment acceptance by the university does not confer any right to obtain Visa, since its issuance is the exclusive competence of each diplomatic-consular mission.

4.1 If I am admitted to a course, what are the following steps to complete?

Once admitted to the course for which you applied:

  • If you’re an EU or EU equivalent student, you can start the enrollment process by following the information published on our website in the “Become a student” section, starting from Mid-July and up to November 5th, 2024;
  • If you’re a non-EU student requiring visa, you’ll must have firstly your pre-enrolment validated. Then you can start enrolment process from Mid-July by following the information published on our website in the “Become a student” section.

The enrollment is considered valid after the payment of the first-installment fee of the amount of 156 euros by the deadline of November 5th, 2024. If you’re a student requiring VISA we suggest to pay the enrolment fee after your VISA has been issued.

Note well: for restricted access courses, you must respect all the deadlines (for enrolment, admission test and payment) included in the admission announcement!

4.2 Can I start enrolment even without a visa document?

Yes, it is possible to do so. However, we highly suggest to start enrolment and pay the enrolment fee once you’re sure that your VISA is in the process to be issued. Please, be aware that matriculation number will be assigned once you will upload your VISA and permit of stay in the enrolment procedure.

4.3 What happens to my enrollment if I don’t manage to obtain the visa?

If you do not obtain the visa your enrolment won’t be finalized. You can obtain the refund of the first-instalment fee only in case of a rejected visa.

4.4 What are the documents that I have to provide in order to finalize my enrolment for a Bachelor’s degree or Single-cycle degree?

In order to finalize your enrolment for a Bachelor’s, you have to provide some additional documents. Documents may change depending on the country in which the Diploma has been issued.

All international students wishing to be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Single-cycle degree program must upload in the online procedure the following documents:

  • Matriculation application with date and hand-written signature of the applicant
  • Passport (both side) as PDF file
  • The original copy of your High School Diploma (or a certified copy or a replacement certificate), translated (if issued in a language other than Italian, English, French or Spanish) and legalized by the Italian representatives in your Country or Apostilled by the competent local authorities (only for countries adhering to the Aja Convention) or, in alternative, you can request the statement of Verification issued by CIMEA.
  • Certificate of entrance examination to access university (if applicable in your Home Country for admission to higher education);
  • Tax Code (issued by Agenzia delle Entrate – see our dedicated page)
  • A copy of your visa document (if applicable).
  • (If applicable) Copy of residence permit application receipt (documents and bill issued by Post office) or copy of original residence permit issued by Questura (police headquarter) – to get within 8 working days from your arrival in Italy – see our dedicated page.
  • Students with a study title obtained in one of the  Countries under the Lisbon Recognition Convention (available in “this list” :https://www.enic-naric.net/) must provide the “Statement of correspondence” downloaded from the “ARDI database”: https://ardi.cimea.it/en. Please select the country in which your academic title has been issued, choose the type of institution (Higher education and upper secondary school education corresponding to university and high school, respectively), choose the level of your academic title (for information on EQF levels please refer to “this page”:https://europa.eu/europass/en/description-eight-eqf-levels)
  • Students with a study title obtained in Countries outside the Lisbon Recognition Convention must provide the Declaration of value issued by the Italian representatives in your Country or, in alternative, the Statement of Comparability issued by CIMEA.
  • Italian or English language proficiency certificate (depending on the teaching language of the course) of at least B2 level or result of the language test organized by our Centre for Language support.

You will receive your student number once all the abovementioned mandatory documents are uploaded, verified and first installment paid!

4.5 What are the documents that I have to provide in order to finalize my enrolment for a Master’s degree?

In order to finalize your enrolment for a Master’s degree, you must have passed the interview/test/admission by the course teaching committee and  provide some additional documents. Documents may change depending on the country in which the Diploma has been issued.

All international students wishing to be enrolled in a Master’s degree program must upload in the online procedure the following documents:

  • The original copy of your Bachelor’s degreeor an equivalent qualification (corresponding to an EQF level 6 or first cycle degree QF-EHEA) issued by an accredited University, translated in Italian or English, and legalized by the Italian representatives in your Country or Apostilled by the competent local authorities (only for countries adhering to the Aja Convention) or, in alternative, you can request the statement of Verification issued by CIMEA.
  • Tax Code (issued by Agenzia delle Entrate – see our dedicated page)
  • A copy of your visa document (if applicable).
  • (If applicable) Copy of residence permit application receipt (documents and bill issued by Post office) or copy of original residence permit issued by Questura (police headquarter) – to get within 8 working days from your arrival in Italy – see our dedicated page.
  • Students with a study title obtained in one of the  Countries under the Lisbon Recognition Convention (available in “this list” :https://www.enic-naric.net/) must provide the “Statement of correspondence” downloaded from the “ARDI database”: https://ardi.cimea.it/en. Please select the country in which your academic title has been issued, choose the type of institution (Higher education and upper secondary school education corresponding to university and high school, respectively), choose the level of your academic title (for information on EQF levels please refer to “this page”:https://europa.eu/europass/en/description-eight-eqf-levels)
  • Students with a study title obtained in Countries outside the Lisbon Recognition Convention must provide the Declaration of value issued by the Italian representatives in your Country or, in alternative, the Statement of Comparability issued by CIMEA.
  • Italian or English language proficiency certificate (depending on the teaching language of the course) of at least B2 level or result of the language test organized by our Centre for Language support.

You will receive your student number once all the abovementioned mandatory documents are uploaded, verified and first installment paid!

4.6 What happens if I don’t have these documents?

If you don’t have the requested documents at the moment of enrolment, you cannot finalize your matriculation.

Please, be aware that obtaining a Visa for study (type D) issued by the embassy/consulate does not confer any right to enrolment in a course of study, as this is the sole responsibility of the universities, which shall, in any case, verify the authenticity of the documentation produced before issuing the matriculation.

4.7 Do I need to show original documentation?

The International Students’ Admission Office reserves the right to ask for additional documentation to verify the eligibility and authenticity of your qualifications/certificates. We may also ask you to present original documents if necessary, so please remember to bring them with you.

4.8 I want to withdraw my enrollment. What should I do?

If your enrollment has been finalized by the offices, you must follow the procedure of “rinuncia agli studi” from your personal area of Esse3web. If your enrollment has not been finalized, you should contact the International students admission office to request the refund.

5.1 What’s the amount of the tuition fee?

A student’s financial contribution is composed of two parts: a fixed fee and a variable fee. The fixed fee is € 156. The variable fee depends on the degree course and either family income (ISEE) or a flat rate (for non-EU only). See more here

5.2 I am an international student. I reside outside Italy. How is the tuition fee calculated?
The student contribution varies depending on whether you are a citizen of an OECD member country or not:

  • If you are a citizen of an OECD member country, you can submit “ISEE parificato” for contribution calculation issued by a CAF (tax assistance center) by November 5th, 2024. After requesting it and completing the Application for Reductions/Exemptions in Esse3 Web – Registrar’s Office, you must attach your “ISEE parificato” in the section of Esse3 Web Career – Attachments Career – Attachment Type: Reductions/Exemptions. If you do not intend to apply for ISEE parificato you will be awarded the maximum amount for your course of study.
  • If you are a citizen of a non-OECD country or in a developing country you pay 156 euros for the first year. For the years after the first you pay the same amount if you obtain, by August 10, the university credits required by the student contribution regulations (10 in the second year, 25 for the years after the second and within the first year out of course). If you fail to acquire the required CFUs or if you enroll beyond the first year out of course, you pay the minimum contribution. For more information go to the page on fees.

5.3 I am a citizen of  non-OECD country and i want to take advantage of the flat rate tuition fee. What documents should I submit?

In order to benefit from our citizenship based tuition fee, you need to have a study visa. Your tuition fee will be automatically set regarding your citizenship. If you have double citizenship, the European will prevail thus considering you as a EU student. If you have two non-EU citizenships, the one on whose passport you obtained the visa will prevail.

5.4 Is the tuition fee split in installments?

Yes. Generally, the tuition fee is split in 3 installments:

  • 1st installment, 156 € to be paid upon enrollment.
  • 2nd installment, to be paid at mid-December.
  • 3rd installment, to be paid at the end of May.

In case you complete enrolment after December, you’ll pay 2nd and 3rd instalments in one solution at the end of May.

If tuition fees are not paid by due date, students will have to pay an additional charge of € 25,00 (if fees are paid within 60 days after the deadline), or € 50,00 (if fees are paid after the 60th day after the deadline).

If you need support with tuition fee, please contact dirittoallostudio@univpm.it.

5.5 Does your University offer any scholarship to cover expenses?

The Università Politecnica delle Marche, through the ERDIS (Regional Institution for the Right to Education) organization, offers several kinds of scholarships and benefit per year to the enrolled students. Click the ERDIS website to read more.

For any information about scholarships provided by Univpm, instead, you can take a look on this page after July 2024 and you could apply for Univpm scholarship for a.y. 2024/2025 just after your enrollment, following the instructions written in the call.

5.6 How can I apply for the ERDIS scholarship? What are the requirements?

ERDIS office is an independent office collaborating with the Università Politecnica delle Marche, working distributing scholarships on behalf of the regional government.

You may apply for this scholarship through their dedicated platform. The call for the application is usually published in June/July.

Make sure to read the call carefully and provide the ERDIS with the required documents on time. For any other inquiry regarding the scholarship, you may directly contact the ERDIS staff.

5.7 Am I eligible for exemptions or reimbursements?

According to the Regulation of Università Politecnica delle Marche on fees, students who fulfill specific conditions can ask for an exemption or reimbursement. Please see this page.

6.1.1 How can I find an accommodation in Ancona?

Università Politecnica delle Marche activated the “Cerco Alloggio” service that helps those who are looking for a home in the university premises of Ancona. The service “Cerco Alloggio” allows to free access to all the ads on the web multilingual and accessible platform, complete with photographs and virtual tours of each environment, address, prices, contacts of the owners and other useful details. The Accommodation service is also available by e-mail to: ancona@cercoalloggio.com.

You can find other tips on accommodation in our dedicated page.

6.1.2 I want to get a place in the university’s residence/dorm/dormitory/collegio. How so?

All the public residences/dorms are managed directly by the ERDIS office. At the beginning of June/July of each year the ERDIS office opens the application for the public residences/dorms. Please get more information on the ERDIS website.

6.1.3 How much is the cost for renting a room in a private flat?

Rooms can be single or double and usually cost from € 250 to € 350 per month, depending also on the area. The historic center tends to be more expensive.
Pay attention to the voice “spese” (meaning additional costs for utilities such as light, gas, heating) mainly when there are “spese condominiali”. The cost can be up to € 100 per month and per person.

6.2 How can I apply for the residence permit?

The Italian law requires that non-EU citizens planning to stay in Italy for more than 3 months apply for the residence permit within 8 working days from their arrival in Italy. In order to apply for the residence permit, non-EU citizens have to collect a kit for the resident permit application at any Post Office (Ufficio Poste Italiane). Together with the receipt, the Post Office will give you a sheet indicating the day and time of the appointment at the Questura Immigration Office in order to be fingerprinted. Please read more in the Bureacratic fulfilment section.

6.3 Health insurance

6.3.1 I am an EU citizen and I have insurance. Should I buy an Italian insurance or can I use the one I have?

EU students (including students from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) can use their European Health Insurance Card (“EHIC”), which gives access to immediate necessary care under the same conditions as Italian citizens.

6.3.2 Do I need Italian Insurance for my VISA request?

To submit your request, usually you need travel insurance that covers your expenses. However, each embassy has its own specific requirements. Please make sure you will check this with your embassy.

Moreover, upon your arrival and in order to request for the Permit of stay, you need to register for either private or SSN Italian insurance. Please read more in the Bureacratic fulfilment section.

6.3.3 Why should I have Insurance? For how long should my insurance cover?

In order to request your permit of stay, you need to present valid insurance for the whole year. Since the expiry date of your permit of stay is related to this document, you need a valid, 1-year insurance. We suggest you apply for getting the SSN social insurance of Italy since it gives you the opportunity to visit a doctor for free and the prices for visiting a specialist, test and medications are reduced.

6.3.4 Are there any English speaking Doctors that I can choose from?

There are some doctors who can speak and understand English. You can ask the ASST officer to choose an English speaking doctor for you. Having access to all the Doctors profiles, they can help you out with choosing an English speaking Doctor. After completing the payment for your SSN insurance in the post office, you can consult this matter with ASST officers.

6.3.5 I have an emergency situation. What should I do?

In case of extreme necessity, you can go 24 h/7 to the Emergency Room (Pronto Soccorso) of Ospedali riuniti of Ancona (located in Torrette). Take with you your personal documents and the proof of your Health Insurance (Health Card or receipt of the payment).

Otherwise, you can call the emergency number 118.

6.4 Tax code:

6.4.1 What is the Codice Fiscale and how can I get it?
It is an alphanumeric code of 16 characters. The code serves to identify unambiguously individuals residing in Italy irrespective of residency status.

6.4.2 How can I request a codice fiscale (tax code)?

Before departure, citizens residing abroad can apply for a tax code at the Italian Consulate or Embassy in their Country of residence (strictly recommended).

Read the notice from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

In case you have not obtained a tax code via this method, you can send an email directly to UNIVPM’s Students and Right to Study Office: dirittoallostudio@univpm.it. You will need to attach:

  1. the AA4/8 form, available on the Revenue Agency website (ITA version or ENG version), completed and signed by the applicant;
  2. copy of a valid identity document.

Only identity documents recognized by the Italian authorities will be accepted, i.e.:

  • for EU citizens, the identity card of the Country of origin;
  • for non-EU citizens, the passport with relevant visa (where required) or the residence permit.

Documents will be sent to the Revenue Agency and the Students and Right to Study Office will send you the tax code attribution certificate by email. For any information about the request, please visit the the website.

6.4.3 I have the fiscal code generated by the university’s enrollment system. Can I use that?

The fiscal code you got during the enrollment is automatically generated by our system. Anyway it’s not officialized nor registered in the Italian tax system so you still need to apply for it through the Italian Embassy in your country or Ancona’s Agenzia delle entrate. Please read more in the Bureacratic fulfilment section.

7.1 What are the things I need to know for my university life?

Take a look at the page  Student life and services, where we have listed the most important things you should know during your study.

7.2 How can I receive the UNIVPM card?

Once your enrolment is finalized, you can go to the Registrars’office of your Faculty to collect your card. Consider, that usually at least 3 working days are required to print the card.

7.3 What do I need the UNIVPM card for?

UNIVPM card will serve as your student status ID. You will need to show it to take exams and for all other University services (parking, library, IT labs…).

7.4 I lost my UNIVPM Card! What should I do?

In order to ask for your new UNIVPM card, you need to request a new one to the Registrars’office of your Faculty.

7.5 Does the University have a psychological support service?

Yes, a Psychological Counselling Service is active. This free service (in Italian and English) is for students, teachers, and technical-administrative staff. To access, simply book according to the indications published on the related page.

7.6 Is there a library inside the Università Politecnica delle Marche?

Of course, and more than one! The Università Politecnica delle Marche has 3 libraries to serve its various faculties. The Library System has activated online access to several e-books and e-journals. The list of the e-journals and e-books with reserved or free online access is available in at the CAD website.

7.7 Is there any university canteen or café inside the campus?

Yes! Students enrolled in our university are entitled to use the canteen services run by ERDIS (Regional Authority for the Right of Study). In order to benefit from these services, students have to follow the online procedure available on ERDIS website
Moreover, in each faculty you can find a cafè, where to take a break.

8.1 When do the course programs start?

Generally speaking, the programs start at the end of September. The second semester usually starts from mid-February. Take note that this is a general rule and each program might differ.

8.2 When should I be in Ancona for the new semester?

The academic lectures usually start around the end of September. However, if you need to find an accommodation, we advise you to set your arrival in a way that you spend some time hunting for an accommodation. Moreover, upon arrival you have some paperworks to do regarding your permit of stay, insurance, etc. which can take up to one week.

8.3 Is it possible to have discounts to travel in Ancona?

Students can choose among different travel discounts offered by public local companies of Ancona, Fermo, Ascoli Piceno and San Benedetto del Tronto.
Università Politecnica delle Marche has signed an agreement with Conerobus, the transport company of Ancona. The request has to be handed directly at Conerobus Office, filling in the form available on our website. Find further information here.

8.4 Is there any centre where I can do sports?

Yes, you can contact CUS sport centre that promotes organizes sport courses, tournaments and issues medical certificates for sports use. You can find more information here.

8.5 Is there any mental health support?

If you feel as though you are struggling to cope with your studies, please contact our student support team. This service provides support to all registered students experiencing emotional, psychological or mental health difficulties. This service is free of charge. Find out more here.

8.6 How does the University support students with disabilities or specific learning disorders?

The University has activated a service dedicated to the assistance and inclusion of students with disabilities and/or Specific Learning Disorders (“DSA”), to support them.

Students, at the time of enrollment or renewal of enrollment, are invited to report their situation to the relevant Student Office, by presenting the appropriate certification (disability or learning disorders diagnostic certification, no older than three years, if produced before the age of 18). Find more info here.

8.7 Does the University support students searching for a job after graduation?

Yes, the Università Politecnica delle Marche offers a post-graduation career service to help students find career opportunities. You can find more information here.

8.8 Are there any job opportunities offered by the University?

Yes, the University offers mainly three collaboration opportunities for enrolled students:

For more information on how to apply, please visit each dedicated page.

8.9 If I need to get in touch with the International students admission office, how can I do so?

You can contact us through our online form 

8.10 Is the Università Politecnica delle Marche present on any social media platform?

Sure, we have Instagram and Facebook pages that you can follow to keep updated on events/news concerning University life.

The Università Politecnica delle Marche also has an app that enrolled students can use to access all services and information via mobile. Find more information here.