Università degli Studi di Macerata
University of Macerata, one of Italy's public universities.
Where things stand: 29 September 2026
For 2027/28, Macerata's pre-admission for international applicants will run on apply.unimc.it from 3 November 2026 to 30 April 2027. The 2026/27 pre-admission closed in April 2026. Every figure below, including the 2026/27 fee rules, was verified on 28 and 29 September 2026 against the official source linked beside it; rupees use the FBIL reference rate of 21 September 2026, €1 = ₹109.90.
Want to know which Macerata programmes fit your profile? Check your eligibility first; for eligible students, we handle every step from the shortlist to the visa.
Check your eligibility| Key fact | University of Macerata | Source (verified 28 and 29 September 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Public (state) university, on MUR's list of 61 | MUR, Università statali |
| Founded | 1290 (the year the Commune of Macerata announced a law school; Pope Paul III's bull of 1540 set up the Studium Generale) | Macerata, history: origins to 1824 |
| City and region | Macerata, Marche | Macerata website |
| Students, 2024/25 | 9,181 enrolled; 388 international (school diploma from abroad); 1,636 first-year students | Ustat, MUR |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | Not ranked | QS, 18 June 2026 |
| THE World University Rankings 2026 | Not ranked | THE, Italy table |
| QS by Subject 2026 | No subject in the top 200 | QS, 25 March 2026 |
| English-taught programmes on ApplyAZ | 4: 1 bachelor's, 3 master's | Our own listings, 9 October 2026 |
| Tuition, 2026/27 | Set by family income (ISEE-U); students from non-OECD countries such as India whose family lives abroad go into the first band, with no university contribution (Paesi extra OCSE page) | ISEEU e merito and Importi (maximum amounts, no year stated) |
| DSU scholarship body | ERDIS Marche; family ISEE limit €24,000 (₹26.4 lakh) | Our ERDIS Marche page |
| Entry tests used | TOLC-E and TOLC-SU (CISIA), IECoLS knowledge test, Italian language test | Macerata, admission tests and the tests table below |
| Non-EU application windows | One online pre-admission on apply.unimc.it for every programme, from 3 November 2026 to 30 April 2027 for 2027/28 (Start here page), then Universitaly pre-enrolment; we prepare both with eligible students. The 2026/27 pre-admission closed in April 2026 | Macerata admissions |
The University of Macerata has 4 English-taught programmes on ApplyAZ for the next intake: 1 bachelor's and 3 master's, so most are two-year master's. Each programme page sets out its entry test, intake and requirements. The table lists them all by level, with the test each one uses.
| Programme | Level | Length | Entry test | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in International, European and Comparative Legal Studies | Bachelor's | 3 years | Own knowledge test, not a selection (minimum 9 of 15) | 2027/28 | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Master in International Relations | Master's | 2 years | No test; CV and grades | 2027/28 | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Master in International Tourism and Destination Management | Master's | 2 years | No test; admission interview | 2027/28 | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Master in Management and International Marketing | Master's | 2 years | Set in the call | Set in the call | Call not yet out |
Source: our own programme listings, counted on 9 October 2026; the counts match the programme list further down this page, and our full programme list covers every public university. Degrees with an English-taught curriculum are included. Where our listing gives a deadline, it is the close of the 2027/28 pre-admission on apply.unimc.it, 30 April 2027, and we track every programme on your shortlist.
Tuition at the University of Macerata follows family income (ISEE-U), and an ISEE-U up to €26,000 falls in the no-tax area. Students from non-OECD countries such as India whose family lives abroad go into the first band without filing an ISEE, and ERDIS Marche scholarship winners are exempt from the yearly contribution and the regional tax (total exemptions page), so study can be tuition-free for eligible students.
An ISEE-U 2026 is needed by 31 December 2026, and without one the highest band applies (ISEEU e merito). Students from OECD countries with family abroad get an assigned ISEE-U of €28,000, which puts them in the second band (Paesi OCSE page).
Source: ISEEU e merito, Importi (maximum amounts, no year stated) and the Paesi extra OCSE page. Rupees use the FBIL reference rate of 21 September 2026, €1 = ₹109.90.
Foreign citizens whose family lives abroad pay by country group: the particularly poor countries in MUR Decree 176 of 2026, non-OECD countries and OECD countries. Non-OECD students, such as those from India, go into the first band without filing an ISEE, and the fee pages we opened do not mention an ISEE parificato. Source: Macerata, students with family abroad (2026/27).
Worked example: A first-year student from India whose family lives abroad goes into Macerata's first band with an assigned ISEE-U of €16,000, so no university contribution is charged in 2026/27. From the second year, 10 and then 25 credits are needed to stay in that band, and a contribution applies from the second year beyond the normal length. We prepare the documents and the pre-admission with you, for you to submit in your own name, and prepare the ERDIS Marche scholarship application with you at the same time.
Non-EU students living abroad apply to the University of Macerata through a pre-admission on apply.unimc.it, where the qualification and documents are evaluated, then pre-enrol on Universitaly so the consulate can issue a study visa. For 2027/28 the portal is open from 3 November 2026 to 30 April 2027. The university decides admission, and the consulate decides the visa.
| Step | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Programme application | apply.unimc.it pre-admission | All degree programmes (pre-admission on apply.unimc.it): 3 Nov 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 (2027/28) |
| 2. Pre-admission outcome | Macerata, on apply.unimc.it | After the evaluation; a positive result makes you eligible for enrolment under reserve |
| 3. Universitaly pre-enrolment | Universitaly | From spring, when the Ministry publishes the procedures; Macerata validates the application and forwards it to the consulate |
| 4. Study visa | Italian consulate in your country | By 30 November 2026 for 2026/27 and by 31 October 2027 for 2027/28; the consulate asks for at least €10,179.85 (₹11.2 lakh) a year for living costs |
| 5. Enrolment in Italy | Macerata's online enrolment (studenti.unimc.it) | After arrival, from 19 June to 31 October, with the residence permit receipt, the legalised qualification and a Declaration of Value or CIMEA statement |
| Programme (example) | Application windows | Intake | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| All degree programmes (pre-admission on apply.unimc.it) | 3 Nov 2026 to 30 Apr 2027 | 2027/28 | Admissions page |
| All degree programmes | Pre-admission ended in April 2026 (closed) | 2026/27 | Admissions page |
Sources: Macerata's Start here page for international applicants for the 2027/28 dates and its international student enrolment page for 2026/27; Universitaly; Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata, visa checklist. For eligible students, we handle each of these steps, from the programme applications to the visa file.
Want us to handle your Macerata applications? Check your eligibility first; for eligible students, we prepare each pre-admission with you and handle the Universitaly pre-enrolment and the visa file.
Check your eligibilityThe University of Macerata does not use CISIA's TOLC to select students, because its bachelor's degrees and Law are open access: TOLC-E and TOLC-SU check the preparation of entrants. The English-taught IECoLS bachelor's has its own knowledge test, and Italian-taught degrees ask international applicants to pass an Italian test. The route for each programme is in the table above.
| Test or route | Used for | Source |
|---|---|---|
| TOLC-E and TOLC-SU (CISIA) | Most bachelor's degrees and Law: a check of initial knowledge with extra learning requirements (OFA) below the threshold, not a selection; TOLCs taken from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2027 count for 2026/27 | TOLC page 2026/27 |
| IECoLS knowledge test | International, European and Comparative Legal Studies, the English-taught bachelor's, which is open access: 15 multiple-choice questions on three short texts in 60 minutes, minimum 9 out of 15, listed with the thresholds below which extra learning requirements (OFA) apply; not a selection, 2026/27 | TOLC types and thresholds 2026/27 |
| Italian language test | Italian-taught degrees: international applicants take an Italian test, with exceptions under the ministerial procedures; the pages we opened state no level | Enrolment page for visa applicants |
| Pre-admission review on apply.unimc.it | Every degree: the qualification, CV and language certificate are evaluated first (a route, not an entry test) | Enrolment page for visa applicants |
The table sets out what Macerata's enrolment page for visa applicants asks for at each degree level, with one English-taught bachelor's and one master's as examples.
| Degree level (example programme, current pages) | Entry route | English | At application | At enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (International, European and Comparative Legal Studies) | Pre-admission on apply.unimc.it; the degree is open access, and the IECoLS knowledge test (minimum 9 out of 15) is not a selection | A language certificate, with the score set by the course; no single level is stated | Identity document, CV, school qualification and language certificate on apply.unimc.it; then Universitaly pre-enrolment | Residence permit receipt; a school diploma from at least 12 years of schooling, legalised, with a Declaration of Value or CIMEA statement; an academic eligibility certificate where your country requires one. English documents need no Italian translation for an English-taught course |
| Master's (International Relations) | Pre-admission on apply.unimc.it: the bachelor's degree, CV and language certificate are evaluated | A language certificate, with the score set by the course; no single level is stated | Identity document, CV, bachelor's degree and transcript and language certificate on apply.unimc.it; then Universitaly pre-enrolment | Residence permit receipt; the bachelor's diploma and transcript, legalised, with a Diploma Supplement, Declaration of Value or CIMEA statement |
Sources: Macerata's enrolment page for visa applicants (updated 7 August 2026), its FAQ for international prospective students and the TOLC thresholds page, 2026/27. We prepare these documents with you; our DOV guide and Italy study visa guide cover the qualification and visa papers.
English: It depends on each programme's regulations, according to Macerata's FAQ: some ask for a language certificate such as IELTS, with the score set by the course, or an official proficiency letter, and others assess English at enrolment. The 2026/27 scholarship call gives points only for certificates at B2 or above, and the pages we opened state no single level for admission. Source.
Italian: Italian-taught programmes ask international applicants to pass a test of Italian, with exceptions under the ministerial procedures; the pages we opened state no level. Source. We match each programme on your shortlist to its test and handle the registration and application steps for eligible students.
The University of Macerata is not ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2027 or in the THE World University Rankings 2026. QS shows no subject rank for it in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. Rankings measure whole universities, so the programme and its entry route matter more than a table.
Sources: QS World University Rankings 2027, published 18 June 2026, THE World University Rankings 2026 and QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The Italy position counts the Italian public universities QS ranks; "=" marks a joint rank.
Yes, most do. Among Macerata's master's graduates of 2024, 77.1% were in work about a year later, with mean net pay of €1,193 (₹1.3 lakh) a month, according to AlmaLaurea. Five years after graduating, 90.8% of the 2020 master's graduates were in work, earning €1,570 (₹1.7 lakh) a month on average.
Source: AlmaLaurea, XXVIII survey of graduate outcomes (Rapporto 2026, June 2026): 2024 graduates at 1 year and 2020 graduates at 5 years. AlmaLaurea counts anyone in paid work, including paid training, as employed.
University of Macerata students apply for the regional DSU scholarship through ERDIS Marche. For 2026/27 the family ISEE limit is €24,000 (₹26.4 lakh), and the gross grant away from home reaches €8,246.78 (₹9.1 lakh) a year. Winners do not pay the contribution or the regional tax, so study can be tuition-free for eligible students.
| DSU 2026/27 | ERDIS Marche |
|---|---|
| Family ISEE limit | €24,000 (₹26.4 lakh) |
| Family ISPE (assets) limit | €50,000 (₹55.0 lakh) |
| Grant for a student living away from home | Up to €8,246.78 a year (₹9.1 lakh) with a family ISEE up to €12,000 (₹13.2 lakh), and at least €5,671 (₹6.2 lakh) in the higher bands; every foreign student whose family does not live in Italy counts as living away from home |
| What it includes | A residence bed for 10 months, normally to 16 July 2027, and two meals a day at ERDIS or partner canteens, both at no charge and deducted from the gross grant (bed €2,821, ₹3.1 lakh; meals €2,011, ₹2.2 lakh). The rest, €839 to €3,414.78 (₹92,000 to ₹3.8 lakh), is paid in cash. The tuition exemption comes from each university's own fee rules, not from this call |
| Application window | Closed on 28 August 2026; late applications are excluded |
| Foreign income documents | Complete legalised originals by 28 August 2026 for the provisional ranking and by 18 September 2026 for the final one; ERDIS works out the ISEE parificato itself, with no CAF step |
| First payment for non-EU first-years | Paid only once the credits needed to keep the grant are reached, unless the student gives a surety bond or the family filed an Italian tax return for 2024 |
| Credits to keep the grant | 20 credits by 10 August 2027 for the final 50% of the grant, and by 30 November 2027 at the latest to keep it; bonus credits cannot be used |
Source: ERDIS Marche call for 2026/27. Our ERDIS Marche guide covers the scholarship in full, our DSU scholarship guide compares the regions, and we prepare the application and the family documents with you.
Macerata also offered 20 scholarships of its own for 2026/27, each worth €8,000 (₹8.8 lakh) gross with a full contribution exemption, to international students living abroad entering a bachelor's or two-year master's (2026/27 call). They required pre-admission by 24 April 2026, cannot be combined with an ERDIS scholarship, and we track the 2027/28 call for you.
Two national schemes are open to international students too: our guides to the MAECI scholarship and Invest Your Talent in Italy explain who can apply.
For the study visa, the consulate asks you to show at least €10,179.85 (₹11.2 lakh) a year for living costs in Macerata or any other Italian city. That is a floor, not a full budget: rent is the biggest cost, and a DSU residence place is much cheaper than a private room.
| Cost | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa minimum for living costs | €10,179.85 a year (about ₹11.2 lakh) | Kolkata consulate checklist, item 6 |
| Average asking rent for a home | €7.02 per m² a month, so about €351 (₹39,000) for a 50 m² flat (derived), July 2026, down 11.59% in a year | Immobiliare.it, Macerata market data, July 2026 |
| Room to rent (UniMC figures) | Single €180 to €230 (₹20,000 to ₹25,000) or a place in a double €150 to €200 (₹16,000 to ₹22,000) a month per person; the page was last updated in October 2022 | University of Macerata, accommodation in Macerata |
| ERDIS residence place | At no charge for 10 months to scholarship winners living away from home who request a bed; its €2,821 (₹3.1 lakh) value is deducted from the gross grant, as are two meals a day (€2,011, ₹2.2 lakh) | ERDIS Marche call for 2026/27 |
| Urban bus pass, Macerata (APM) | €30 (₹3,000) a month, or €225 (₹25,000) a year for students; a single ticket costs €1.35, prices updated June 2026 | University of Macerata, how to reach Macerata |
Our Macerata city guide covers housing, transport and daily costs in detail.
The table compares the University of Macerata with five public universities nearby: Camerino, Marche Polytechnic and Urbino in Marche, Perugia in Umbria and Teramo in Abruzzo. It sets out their QS 2027 rank and English-taught programmes; Camerino is a smaller alternative in the same region, with 7 English-taught programmes.
| University | City | QS 2027 | English-taught programmes on ApplyAZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Macerata (this page) | Macerata | Not ranked | 4 |
| University of Camerino | Camerino | Not ranked | 7 |
| Marche Polytechnic University | Ancona | =662 | 10 |
| University of Urbino Carlo Bo | Urbino | Not ranked | 2 |
| University of Perugia | Perugia | 1001 to 1200 | 12 |
| University of Teramo | Teramo | Not ranked | 4 |
Sources: QS World University Rankings 2027 and our own programme listings, 9 October 2026. Where a university sets a flat or country-group fee for families with income abroad, its page explains that route. Our list of all 61 public universities compares every one, our best universities in Italy page sets out QS 2027 and THE side by side, and the A to Z directory lists every university.
Reality check
What we handle: the shortlist, the fee route, the income documents, the programme applications, the Universitaly pre-enrolment, the visa file and the DSU application, prepared with you. The university decides admission, the region decides the DSU scholarship and the consulate decides the visa.
For eligible students, we take care of the whole application to the University of Macerata. We shortlist programmes against your profile and their entry tests, prepare the documents and the family's income papers, prepare each pre-admission with you for you to submit, complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, handle the visa file and prepare the DSU scholarship application (ERDIS Marche) with you.
We work only with Italian public universities, and we do not promise outcomes: the university decides admission, the region decides the DSU scholarship and the consulate decides the visa.
Check your eligibility first. Eligible students book a one-to-one consultation with one of our Italy experts.
Check your eligibilityYes. The University of Macerata is a state university on the Ministry of University and Research's list of 61 public universities, and it dates its law school to 1290. It had 9,181 students in 2024/25, 388 of them international, and students from non-OECD countries such as India whose family lives abroad pay the first-band fee.
Tuition at the University of Macerata follows family income (ISEE-U), and an ISEE-U up to €26,000 falls in the no-tax area. Students from non-OECD countries such as India whose family lives abroad go into the first band without filing an ISEE, and ERDIS Marche scholarship winners are exempt from tuition.
Yes. ERDIS Marche scholarship winners and eligible students are exempt from Macerata's yearly contribution and the regional tax, so study can be tuition-free for eligible students. The 2026/27 family limits are an ISEE of €24,000 and an ISPE of €50,000, and the gross grant reaches €8,246.78 (₹9.1 lakh).
A first-year student from India whose family lives abroad goes into Macerata's first band with an assigned ISEE-U of €16,000, so no university contribution is charged in 2026/27. From the second year, 10 and then 25 credits are needed to stay in that band, and a contribution applies from the second year beyond the normal length.
We list 4 English-taught programmes at the University of Macerata for the next intake: 1 bachelor's, International, European and Comparative Legal Studies, and 3 master's, in International Relations, International Tourism and Destination Management, and Management and International Marketing. Every applicant starts with a pre-admission on apply.unimc.it.
The University of Macerata does not use CISIA's TOLC to select students, because its bachelor's degrees and Law are open access: TOLC-E and TOLC-SU check entrants' preparation. The English-taught IECoLS bachelor's has its own knowledge test, 15 questions in 60 minutes with a minimum of 9, and Italian-taught degrees need an Italian test.
Yes. For 2026/27 Macerata offered 20 scholarships of €8,000 (₹8.8 lakh) gross each, with a full contribution exemption, to international students living abroad entering a bachelor's or two-year master's. They required pre-admission by 24 April 2026 and cannot be combined with an ERDIS scholarship, so we weigh both for each student.
The University of Macerata is not ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2027 or in the THE World University Rankings 2026, and QS shows no subject rank for it in QS by Subject 2026. Rankings measure whole universities, so the programme and its entry route matter more than a table.
For 2027/28, the University of Macerata's pre-admission on apply.unimc.it opens on 3 November 2026 and closes on 30 April 2027, and the 2026/27 pre-admission closed in April 2026. We prepare each pre-admission with you early, you submit it in your own name, and we complete the Universitaly pre-enrolment for the visa.
For eligible students, we take care of everything: the shortlist, the fee route, the pre-admission on apply.unimc.it, prepared with you and submitted in your name, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the visa file, and we prepare the ERDIS Marche application with you. The university decides admission, ERDIS the scholarship and the consulate the visa. Start by checking your eligibility at go.applyaz.com.
Check your eligibility first. If you are eligible, you book a one-to-one consultation with one of our Italy experts, and from there we take care of everything.
Check your eligibilityOpen a programme for its entry requirements, entrance tests, fees and intake dates.
