INTRODUCTION：

Università Politecnica delle Marche, was founded in 1969 in Ancona, offers excellent conditions to study and research in a stimulating and comfortable environment.

Ancona is located on the Adriatic coast on an elbow-shaped promontory. Its name derives from the Greek word “Ankon”, which means elbow. Ancona boasts one of Italy’s most important ports.

It is a town of artistic interest, dominated by the Romanesque Cathedral of San Ciriaco which stands on the Guasco hill. Its historic centre  is full of monuments, elegant shops and characteristic meeting places for young people. Ancona is the main city of the Marche Region and one of its most important economic centres.

For tourists, it offers six kilometres of  clean sandy beaches with several holiday resorts nearby. The Riviera del Conero is yearly awarded with the Blue Flag by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) in recognition of the high environmental and quality standards achieved.

The Monte Conero Natural Park, characterised by its typical Mediterranean vegetation, offers paths with breathtaking views for walks, horse-riding or mountain biking.

As the first Italian University to obtain Quality Certification in accordance with the International Standard ISO 9001, the Università Politecnica delle Marche is a point of reference in the region for the training of both Italian and foreign students. Access to the various academic programmes and university study resources are facilitated by numerous multimedia centres, by the functional facilities and by the fully equipped laboratories located in each Faculty.

Students who have to choose an academic programme are assisted in this important decision by the University Guidance Service. Our aim is to identify the course which best fits the student’s personal inclinations, interests, expectations and potential.

Visit our website to access the numerous resources at your disposal. You will be able to find useful information concerning the courses available, the possibilities to study or join internships and training programmes abroad.

Università Politecnica delle Marche accompanies you even after graduation, as it is in direct contact with important companies in order to help you find a job placement.

ORGANIZATION：

There are five Faculties which are situated on three main campuses:

• the Science and Technology Campus, located in Monte Dago, houses the Faculties of Engineering, Agriculture and Science;

• the Biological, Scientific and Health Care Campus in Torrette is a complex specifically built to meet the needs of the teaching and research activities of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery;

• the Campus for the Faculty of Economics, in Ancona’s historical centre, is situated in the 

  renovated 

  19th century ex-barracks called Caserma Villarey.

Other courses run by Università Politecnica delle Marche are based in the towns of Ascoli Piceno, Fabriano, Fermo, Macerata, Pesaro and San Benedetto del Tronto.

The Rectorate and the main administrative offices are to be found in buildings located in the centre of Ancona.

Some University facilities are common to all the faculties:

The University Documentation Centre is located in 2 buildings:

• the Biomedical Technical - Scientific Library

• the Legal Economics and Sociological Library

Students have access to personal computers for an automated  search of the 140,000 works  found in the library and for the consultation of databases and electronic periodicals.

The Language Centre ( Centro di supporto per l'Apprendimento delle Lingue-CSAL) has its main facilities at the Faculty of Economics where native speakers are on call to guide students in their language studies by suggesting a specific “made-to measure” syllabus to prepare for university exams and international certificates.

Students can use the canteens and accommodation situated near the various campuses.

The students’ halls of residence are located in strategic positions and consist in small furnished apartments with single or double bedrooms, a bathroom,  a kitchenette,  a common room for socialising, watching TV and studying, as well as a laundry room.

There is a Sports Centre located in Posatora where students and staff can use a climbing wall, a football field, a five-a-side football field and tennis courts.