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About University of Milan

Founded in 1924, the University of Milan is a research-intensive university, offering high quality teaching at all levels in a broad spectrum of fields. Over the years, it has succeeded in maintaining a skillful blend of tradition and innovation, adjusting to the requirements of a fast-growing society without putting aside its distinctive traits. 

The university’s interdisciplinary vocation and connections between a wide range of fields result in a highly stimulating and rich offer of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and specialization courses with Italian being the main language of teaching. Over the years, the number of English-taught degree programmes have constantly increased. Today, we have more than 40 degree programmes  and more than 20 Doctoral programmes fully taught in English 

As one of the top international institutions in terms of scientific productivity, the University of Milan’s wide range of educational and research competencies and its relationships with the business world also make it an important resource for its socio-economic context.  

The University of Milan is one of the most prestigious Italian public Universities, boasting 13 Departments of Excellence in several fields.

It is the only Italian university among the 24  prestigious institutions that belong to the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and it's proud memeber of the 4EU+ Alliance. 


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About University of Milan

Founded in 1924, the University of Milan is a research-intensive university, offering high quality teaching at all levels in a broad spectrum of fields. Over the years, it has succeeded in maintaining a skillful blend of tradition and innovation, adjusting to the requirements of a fast-growing society without putting aside its distinctive traits. 

The university’s interdisciplinary vocation and connections between a wide range of fields result in a highly stimulating and rich offer of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and specialization courses with Italian being the main language of teaching. Over the years, the number of English-taught degree programmes have constantly increased. Today, we have more than 40 degree programmes  and more than 20 Doctoral programmes fully taught in English 

As one of the top international institutions in terms of scientific productivity, the University of Milan’s wide range of educational and research competencies and its relationships with the business world also make it an important resource for its socio-economic context.  

The University of Milan is one of the most prestigious Italian public Universities, boasting 13 Departments of Excellence in several fields.

It is the only Italian university among the 24  prestigious institutions that belong to the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and it's proud memeber of the 4EU+ Alliance. 


Get social! Find out more about the University of Milan on their Instagram,  Facebook, Twitter and YouTube  channels.

Available programmes

University information

To enrol in the first year of a Bachelor’s or single cycle degree programme students must hold an upper secondary school diploma obtained at least after 12 years of schooling.

 

To enrol on open admission programmes students are only required to sit a non-selective test for assessing their preparation, in accordance with the procedures set out in the call for applications of individual programmes. The test is mandatory, but has no bearing on admission and students can enrol regardless of results.


To enrol on capped programmes students must pass an entrance examination. Only students placed in good position in the ranking list are eligible for the enrolment in the chosen degree programme.

 

All the relevant information is available in the annual Calls for application that are published in the University portal in February/March.

Applications to Master’s Degree Programmes are open to students holding or about to complete a Bachelor's degree by 31 December or by the deadline indicated in the Programme Structure of the chosen Master's Degree Programme.

Admission requirements, procedures, and deadlines can be found in the Calls for Applications/Admission notices usually published every year in January.

Admission to open admissions Master’s programmes is subject to the evaluation of the application request, candidates requirements and initial preparation.

For admission to limited enrolment programmes students must pass an entrance examination which determines the position in the final ranking of students who are allowed to enrol.

Non-EU citizens who are residents abroad must submit a pre-application request through the UniversItaly portal in order to get a study Visa, usually within July.

Graduates who wish to apply for a doctoral program must follow the instructions in the competitive examination announcements published every year in May.

For more information about applying to the University of Milan, click here.


The University of Milan’s main campus is located in the old “Ca’ Granda”, a striking historical complex in the heart of Milan. The university’s other campuses are located in historic buildings and modern structures that are situated in both the city center, around Lombardy region and in the university district which was built in the 1920’s and is known as “Città Studi”. 

The university is home to ten faculties, including: 

  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Exercise and Sports Sciences
  • Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Political, Economic and Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
  • Faculty of Science and Technology 
  • School of Language Mediation and Intercultural Communication
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine


The University of Milan possesses an important artistic and scientific heritage which is housed in various museums, libraries and archives. In addition, there are 33 research departments, 17 libraries, and one digital library containing 70, 000 e-journals, 520, 000 e-books and 200 databases.  

Student support services

The University of Milan offers a guidance service to help future students with their study options through group presentations and individual interviews.  

Current students are provided with individual psychological support services as well as careers advice and support.

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Student life

Student life in Milan 

Studying at the University of Milan and living in Milan is an exciting experience. Milan – which will host the Winter Olympics Games in 2026 – is known throughout the world for science, finance, fashion, design, publishing, theatre, music, food and its international trade fairs.  

It is also an extremely lively city, which offers great cultural opportunities as well as the best in sports and leisure. Due to its central position in the northern part of Italy, it is a good point of access for many world-renowned localities. The most famous Italian lakes are just one hour away, while just a little more time is needed to reach the Alps, the Ligurian Sea, Venice and Florence by car or train, and all the major European cities by plane.

Milan is the capital of Lombardy region, known for its economic, cultural and scientific relevance. Moreover Milan, plays host, amongst other things, to more than 300 events  attended by tens of thousands of people every year.  

Student life on campus

The University of Milan itself is home to approximately 64, 000 students – with almost seven percent of students being international students, representing 196 different countries around the world.  

It promotes sporting and cultural activities for both students and staff, through its University Sport Centre and through collaborations and special arrangements with the city’s main gymnasiums, cinemas, dance/music agents and theatres.  

Students can also take part in music and theatre initiatives organized by the university’s resident cultural institutions, which include the Orchestra, the Choir and the University Theatre Centre. The University of Milan Orchestra offers students the possibility to audition for a classical music ensemble that is both young and prestigious, thanks to its close collaboration with the “Giuseppe Verdi” Conservatory of Milan.

Find out more about student life at the University of Milan here.

Student accommodation

The University of Milan offers to deserving enrolled students accommodation in halls of residence situated close to the university buildings, in order to guarantee them the right to education.

Accommodations are assigned through call for applications published every year around July. Further info is available here

Cost of Living

Accommodation
$8,740
Food
$4,010
Transport
$490
Utilities
$3,620

Tuition fees

In line with its internationalization strategies for increasing incoming mobility and attractiveness to foreign students, the University of Milan gives its international students the possibility to be offered  scholarships and exemptions from tuition fees.

The Excellence Scholarships program  offers 100 incentive grants to the new ly enrolled best international students at master’s level. The incentives include 50 scholarships of 8, 000€ plus enrollment fee exemption.  

There are also other scholarship programmes and incentives  based on merit and on the financial situation of the student as well. For further info, please visit the university’s website.  

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

Employability

The University of Milan offers a guidance service to help future students with their study choices and to provide graduates with career advice. Future students can obtain information about courses and study programs through group presentations and individual interviews.

The university also helps students approach the job market by offering internships, interviews with companies, as well as advertising job vacancies on the online noticeboard. The university has over 1, 500 partnerships which offer worldwide mobility opportunities for its graduate and undergraduate students.

The University of Milan’s University Study and Career Guidance Service offers individual guidance sessions on how to:

  • Organize your CV,
  • Compile your University CV online,
  • Browse and apply to job vacancies that are posted on the university’s online noticeboard,  
  • View and obtain useful materials, such as the Catalogue of Professions.

Rankings & Ratings

University of Milan is one of the top public universities in Milan, Italy. It is ranked #=276 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #238
  • 2016
    #306
  • 2017
    #=370
  • 2018
    #=325
  • 2019
    #325
  • 2020
    #302
  • 2021
    #301
  • 2022
    #316
  • 2023
    #324
  • 2024
    #=276
  • 2025
    #=285
  • 2026
    #=276

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #238
  • 2016
    #306
  • 2017
    #=370
  • 2018
    #=325
  • 2019
    #325
  • 2020
    #302
  • 2021
    #301
  • 2022
    #316
  • 2023
    #324
  • 2024
    #=276
  • 2025
    #=285
  • 2026
    #=276

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