Politecnico di Bari
Bari, Italy
"Italy's youngest polytechnic, for engineering, architecture and design"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#801 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months (job-search permit)
About Politecnico di Bari
Politecnico di Bari was founded on 7 August 1990 and is the youngest of Italy's three polytechnic universities. It teaches engineering, architecture and industrial design to about 11,000 students, with sites in Bari, Foggia and Taranto. The main campus is Ernesto Quagliariello in Bari, shared with the University of Bari. It lists five study courses delivered in English.
Rankings & Recognition
#801
Ranked in the 501-600 band of THE World University Rankings 2026, and #=580 in QS 2025.
Accreditations & Memberships
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Key Facts
1990
Founded
approx. 11,000
Total Students
5
Departments
5
Courses in English
Bari, Foggia, Taranto
Sites
Popular Programs
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Design
Architecture
Management Engineering
Application Details
Application Route
Online via Poliba admissions
Intakes
September
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
Type D student visa
Post-Study Work
12 months (job-search permit)
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card / long-term permit
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
4%
Placement Ratio
12 months (job-search permit)
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
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Campus & Location
The main campus, Ernesto Quagliariello, is in Bari near Via Orabona. Other sites are in Foggia and Taranto.
Campus Details
3
sites
5
departments
11000
students
Campus Forecast
Mediterranean: hot dry summers
mild winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Private rentals in Bari and regional residences
Dining
University canteens with reduced student meal prices
Health & Wellness
Italian national health service (SSN) enrolment for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
University sports centre
Cultural events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
approx. 11,000
Women Students
approx. 31%
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
1,000 – 25,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Most programmes start in the autumn semester. Check the Poliba international pages for application windows and which courses are taught in English.
Scholarships at Politecnico di Bari
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary school diploma and the language level set by the programme.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree and the language level set by the programme.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Secondary or bachelor degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Declaration of Value or CIMEA statement
English language certificate
Motivation letter
CV
Passport-size photo
Proof of funds
Application Process
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Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the Poliba admissions portal.
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Apply online
Register on the Poliba admissions portal and fill in the application form.
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Pre-enrol
Complete pre-enrolment for your visa on the Universitaly portal.
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Admission letter
Receive the acceptance letter after the university reviews your file.
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Student visa
Apply for a Type D student visa at the Italian embassy or consulate.
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Arrive & register
Apply for a permesso di soggiorno within 8 working days of arrival.
Campus & Location
The main campus, Ernesto Quagliariello, is in Bari near Via Orabona. Other sites are in Foggia and Taranto.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Civil Engineering
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Bachelor's
Mechanical Engineering
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Bachelor's
Electrical Engineering
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Bachelor's
Industrial Design
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Bachelor's
Management Engineering
Master's
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Master's
Mechanical Engineering (Master's)
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Master's
Civil Engineering (Master's)
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