Master in Biomedical Engineering at Polytechnic University of Marche

Detailed entry requirements

Univpm's Biomedical Engineering master asks for a bachelor's in information or industrial engineering or physical sciences, or a recognised foreign equivalent, with 54 credits in listed subjects, English at B2, and a bachelor's grade above 85/110 or a successful interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

Degree classes and the 54-credit rule

You need a bachelor's in one of these Italian classes, or a foreign degree recognised as equivalent: [1]

• L-8 Information Engineering (or the older class IX)
• L-9 Industrial Engineering (or the older class X)
• L-30 Physical Sciences and Technologies (or the older class XXV)

Your degree must also include 54 credits in these subject areas: [1]

• Life sciences: physiology, biochemistry, applied biology and human anatomy (BIO/09, BIO/10, BIO/13 and BIO/16).
• Information engineering and computing: electronics, electromagnetic fields, telecommunications, automation, computer engineering, electronic and computer bioengineering, electrical measurements (ING-INF/01 to ING-INF/07) and computer science (INF/01).
• Industrial engineering: fluid dynamics, applied thermodynamics, measurements, applied mechanics, machine design, drawing, manufacturing, nuclear measurement, materials, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial bioengineering and management engineering (ING-IND/06, 10, 12 to 16, 20, 22 to 27, 31, 34 and 35), plus hydraulics and structural mechanics (ICAR/01 and ICAR/08).
• Maths: probability and statistics, and numerical analysis (MAT/06 and MAT/08).

With a foreign degree you must request a pre-evaluation, and you can enrol only if your degree is judged to meet these requirements. Missing credits must be made up through single courses before enrolment. [1]

What this means for your transcript

Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and Univpm looks at your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:

• Usually a fit: a four-year B.Tech or B.E. in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electrical, Instrumentation or Computer Engineering, which normally covers many of the listed information engineering subjects.
• Check carefully: a B.Tech in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or a B.Sc. in Physics. The degree type can fit, but physics or mechanics courses alone may not reach 54 credits in the listed areas.
• Often short: a BCA, a B.Sc. in Biology or Biotechnology, or a B.Pharm, since these degree types sit outside the engineering and physics classes listed.

Univpm's guide to foreign qualifications lists, for India, a four-year (eight-semester) honours, research or professional bachelor's at NHEQF level 6. For Pakistan and Bangladesh it lists a four-year honours or professional bachelor's, and for Sri Lanka a four-year honours or special bachelor's; a three-year Sri Lankan general degree does not give direct access to master's programmes. [3]

English

English at CEFR level B2 or higher is required to enrol, shown with a certificate the Faculty of Engineering recognises: [1]

• Cambridge First, Advanced or Proficiency, or Business English Vantage or Higher
• Trinity ISE II, III or IV
• TOEFL 69 or above, IELTS Academic or General 5.5 or above, PTE Academic 59 or above, or Oxford Test of English 111 or above
• LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator, Gatehouse Awards Level 1 ESOL International (B2) or British Council Aptis B2 or higher

The requirement is also met by native English speakers, applicants from countries where English is an official language, and graduates of a degree taught entirely in English. Students below B2 can take a university English course and enrol once a committee confirms B2. [1]

Preparation check

Access is open, with no ranking. Admission depends on a check of your personal preparation, which you pass automatically with a bachelor's final grade above 85/110. Otherwise a committee appointed by the dean holds an interview centred on your bachelor's thesis. [1]

In the pre-evaluation, the programme committee also checks that your background is consistent with the course, and Univpm notes that meeting the academic and language requirements alone does not secure a place. [2]

2026/27 deadlines

For 2026/27 Univpm ran these pre-evaluation windows for international applicants: [2]

• 16 December 2025 to 30 January 2026, open to all.
• 1 March to 30 April 2026, open to all.
• 8 to 30 June 2026, open to all.
• 1 to 31 July 2026, only for listed countries, which included India and Sri Lanka but not Pakistan or Bangladesh.

Outcomes took at least 45 days. The 2026/27 Universitaly deadline is 30 November 2026, and enrolment opened in mid-July 2026. The 2027/28 calendar will set new dates. [2]

Documents and non-EU steps

You can apply for up to two programmes. On the pre-evaluation portal you upload: [2]

• Your degree certificate, or the expected graduation date, and your full transcript or Diploma Supplement with the grading scale.
• Your B2 English certificate.
• A motivation statement. A CV and proof of work experience are optional.
• A Declaration of Value or CIMEA certificates, which Univpm strongly encourages.

After a positive outcome, non-EU applicants who need a visa pre-enrol on Universitaly with sworn English or Italian translations, a CIMEA comparability statement or Declaration of Value, and CIMEA verification or legalisation or an Apostille. Univpm issues a pre-admission letter once the pre-enrolment is validated, and you enrol after you hold the study visa. [2]

Sources and verification

Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.

1. Università Politecnica delle Marche, Faculty of Engineering. Teaching regulations of the Master's degree programme in Biomedical Engineering (class LM-21), 2026/27 cohort. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. Università Politecnica delle Marche, International Students' Admission Office. Admission guidelines for international students, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
3. Università Politecnica delle Marche, International Students' Admission Office. Minimum entry requirements for qualifications awarded in foreign education systems, updated January 2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
4. Università Politecnica delle Marche, Faculty of Engineering. Biomedical Engineering study guide, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
5. Università Politecnica delle Marche. Frequently asked questions for international students (fees), undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What bachelor's degree do I need for Univpm's Biomedical Engineering master?

A bachelor's in information engineering, industrial engineering or physical sciences (Italian classes L-8, L-9 or L-30), or a recognised foreign equivalent, with 54 credits in listed engineering, computing, maths and life-science subjects. Foreign degrees need a pre-evaluation. [1]

Is there an entrance exam?

No selective test. A bachelor's final grade above 85/110 passes the preparation check automatically. Otherwise a committee holds an interview centred on your bachelor's thesis. [1]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

English at B2. Accepted certificates include IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 69, PTE Academic 59 and Cambridge First or higher. The rule is also met by applicants from countries where English is an official language or with a degree taught entirely in English, so we check whether your file needs a test. [1]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

For 2026/27 the pre-evaluation windows were 16 December 2025 to 30 January 2026, 1 March to 30 April 2026 and 8 to 30 June 2026, plus 1 to 31 July 2026 for listed countries including India and Sri Lanka. The 2027/28 calendar is not published yet. [2]

I have a B.Tech in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering. Can I apply?

Possibly. Electronics and ECE degrees usually cover the electronics, computing and automation subjects on the list. Mechanical degrees can count through fluid dynamics, mechanics, materials and measurement credits. In both cases the pre-evaluation checks that you reach 54 credits in the listed areas. [1]

Is a three-year bachelor's enough?

Univpm's foreign-qualification guide lists a four-year bachelor's as the standard for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and says a three-year Sri Lankan general degree does not give direct access to master's programmes. A four-year B.Tech or B.E. matches, and we check other degrees before you apply. [3]

Which tracks are available?

Two. eHealth and Clinical Engineering includes Assistive Robotics and Clinical Engineering, and Engineering of Medical Devices includes Biomaterials for Medical Devices and Prostheses and Dynamical Modelling of Movement. Both include a 6-credit internship and a 15-credit thesis. [4]

How are the fees set?

Univpm's FAQ sets fees by citizenship. Non-EU citizens of non-OECD countries with a study visa get a fixed rate, kept in later years if they earn the required credits by 10 August. Citizens of OECD countries are assessed on an ISEE parificato. [5] With an ERDIS Marche scholarship, the degree can be tuition-free for eligible students.

Can someone handle my whole application to Biomedical Engineering at Univpm?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Univpm's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ERDIS Marche scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.

I'm applying from India. What is the route into Biomedical Engineering?

A four-year Indian B.Tech or B.E. in Biomedical, Electronics, Electrical, Computer or a related engineering branch matches Univpm's standard for Indian degrees, provided your subjects give the 54 listed credits. You also need English at B2 and a preparation check by grade or interview. The steps are the pre-evaluation on Univpm's portal, Universitaly pre-enrolment and enrolment after the visa. [1][3] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.

Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?

No. The academic rules for Biomedical Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: pre-evaluation on Univpm's portal, a positive outcome and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.

I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?

At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Biomedical Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: pre-evaluation on Univpm's portal, a positive outcome and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.

I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?

The academic rules for Biomedical Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: pre-evaluation on Univpm's portal, a positive outcome and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.