Politecnico di Milano
Overview
Established in 1863, Politecnico di Milano is one the most outstanding technical universities in Europe, and the largest Italian university in Engineering, Architecture and Design, with over 45,000 students.
The university has seven campuses located in Milan and in other nearby Italian cities: Lecco, Cremona, Mantova and Piacenza. It is organized in 12 Departments and in 4 Schools, respectively devoted to research and education.
Research plays a central role in the university mission, aiming at providing the best standards in education. It is fueled by strong links to corporate research, considerable European funds, and a set of well-equipped laboratories.
Politecnico di Milano offers innovative programmes at all academic levels. Almost the entire postgraduate academic offer is taught in English, thus attracting an ever-increasing number of international students, coming from more than 100 countries.
The list of Politecnico di Milano notable alumni is considerable and includes renown professionals, such as Renzo Piano and Aldo Rossi, both Pritzker and Prize winners, and Giulio Natta, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry.
Politecnico di Milano is a proud member of IDEA League, a strategic alliance among five leading European universities of technology that aims to educate a new generation of Engineers with extra-curricular activities for selected, highly talented students.
The university hosts several student associations, covering a wide array of interests, and allowing students to achieve the best experience during their time at Politecnico di Milano. The university is particularly active in the organization of cultural and social events, also with the participation of keynote speakers.
Furthermore, a dedicated Welcome Desk in all the Campuses supports our international students throughout their stay in Italy.
In order to apply for the Politecnico di Milano MSc programmes, some entry requirements should be met, including holding a bachelor degree in a related field of study.
There are two intakes a year, corresponding to 1st and to 2nd semester, respectively starting in September, and in February. Please note that Design programmes only allow to apply for the 1st semester.
To know more about application requirements, procedure and deadlines, please check here.
The Politecnico di Milano Career Service assists students throughout their studies and after graduation, providing career guidance. Over 200 companies attend annual Job Fairs on campus and every week companies are invited on Campus to meet students.
Programs available
Postgraduate Faculties/Departments and Programs
PhD SCHOOL
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE URBAN PLANNING CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
- Architectural Design and History
- Architecture - Built Environment - Interiors
- Architecture – Building Architecture
- Architecture and Urban Design
- Building and Architectural Engineering
- Landscape Architecture - Land Lanscape Heritage
- Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design
- Urban Planning and Policy Design
SCHOOL OF CIVIL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF DESIGN
SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL AND INFORMATION ENGINEERING
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Automation and Control Engineering
- Bioinformatics for Computational Genomics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Cyber Risk Strategy and Governance
- Electrical Engineering - Track Energy and Renewable Resouces
- Electrical Engineering - Track Smart Grids
- Electronics Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Food Engineering
- Management Engineering
- Management of Built Environment
- Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology
- Mathematical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mobility Engineering
- Music and Acoustic Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Space Engineering
- Telecommunication Engineering
University Highlights
Politecnico di Milano is one of the top Public universities in Milan, Italy. It is ranked #137 in QS Global World University Rankings 2021.
Total students - 37,080
International students - 7,230
Total faculty staff - 1,646
Total students - 37,080
International students - 7,230
Total faculty staff - 1,646
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