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Niamh Ollerton

Updated Jul 15, 2025
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A global trendsetter in the fashion industry and Italy’s leading financial hub, Milan has plenty to offer creative and corporate-minded students alike.

Of the universities in Milan featured within the QS World University Rankings, the Politecnico di Milano is arguably the most prestigious.

Milan’s also been very well received by its students, scoring well for both the student mix indicator and the employer activity indicator. When asked in our student survey what the best things about Milan are, one respondent said: “the opportunities the city offers, the people, the food, the nightlife and the education.”

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Milan's QS Best Student Cities performance

Affordability rank 115
Desirability rank 57
Employer Activity rank 20
Student Mix rank 49
Student View rank 72

Why study in Milan?

It’s a fun and friendly city

Milan is full of culture and the city’s many concerts, cinemas, theatres, festivals and art exhibitions means there is plenty to keep students entertained after lectures. 

Delicious Italian food

If you’re constantly hungry for pizza and pasta, there’s nowhere better to study than Milan. Going out to eat in Milan isn’t too costly, as long as you avoid the touristy areas, and you can always try the tasty street food.

Excellent public transport

Getting around the city is easy and Milan’s buses and trams open through the night. It’s also affordable – you can get a monthly travel pass for less than US$35.

Need more convincing? Here are four more reasons why you should study in Milan.

Cost of studying in Milan

Although the city has a reputation for being quite pricey, tuition fees are a lot lower in Milan than in other European cities, costing international students an average of US$6,600 each year. In comparison, Amsterdam’s tuition fees are around US$9,900 each year and London’s fees are approximately US$21,200.

However, Milan’s fees are significantly higher than other Italian cities, such as Rome, where annual tuition fees cost around US$1,000 and France’s capital, Paris, where fees cost approximately US$2,100.

A one-bedroom apartment in Milan’s city centre costs, according to Numbeo, around US$1,073, which is 29 percent higher than Rome.

Life and culture in Milan

Milan still holds something of a reputation for glamour and consumerism, and it’s true that the city center’s range of swanky designer stores – especially within the stunningly designed Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping centre – offer a taste of luxury and expense that’s hard to rival, even if you’re only window shopping!

However, Milan isn’t solely a millionaire’s playground – there’s also a huge range of student-friendly activities and events, both cultural and sporting (Milan is home to two of the biggest football teams in Italy, AC Milan and Internazionale Milano), as well as a vibrant nightlife.

Careers in Milan

Corporate-minded students will find numerous internship and career opportunities within the city, with recruiters across Europe identifying universities in Milan as producers of highly employable graduates.

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