The Politecnico di Milano is a leading technical university in Italy established in 1863. It has over 40,000 students spread across 7 campuses in Milan and other cities. The university is known for its schools of architecture, design, and engineering and produces many of Italy's engineers, architects, and industrial designers. It offers innovative degree programs and engages in cutting-edge research through over 130 laboratories.

1. Politecnico di Milano since 1863
The leading University in
Architecture, Design and Engineering in Italy

2. Who we are 2
Politecnico di Milano
Established in 1863 in Milan, the
Politecnico di Milano is one of
the leading science and
technology universities in
Europe, producing engineers,
architects and industrial
designers through a variety of
innovative specializing courses.
Its premises are spread over
7 campuses for better interaction
with local communities and
private companies.
This gives students the
advantages of a small
community atmosphere and the
resources and services of the
largest technical university in
Italy with almost 40,000
students.

3. The Campuses of the Politecnico di Milano 3

4. Schools 4
Architecture
1st Environmental Architecture, Urban Planning
2nd Architecture, Construction Architecture
Design
Communication, Fashion, Interior Design,
Industrial Design
Engineering
1st Environmental and Land Planning, Civil
2nd Management, Biomedical, Physics, Math
3rd Chemical, Electrical, Materials, Nuclear
4th Aeronautical, Energy, Mechanical,
Transportation
5th Automation, Electronic, Computer Science,
Telecommunication
6th Building

5. Schools of Architecture in Italy 5
2 architects out of 10
is a graduate of the
Politecnico di Milano

6. Schools of Design in Italy 6
8 industrial designers
out of 10
is a graduate of the
Politecnico di Milano

7. Schools of Engineering in Italy 7
1 engineer out of 6
is a graduate of the
Politecnico di Milano

8. Research and Education
at the Politecnico di Milano

9. Politecnico di Milano Walk of Fame 9
1963
Professor Giulio Natta receiving the
Nobel Prize for his discovery in
polymer science

10. Large facilities, infrastructures, 10
centres of excellence
The Politecnico di Milano is involved
in a wide network of research
activities.
WIND TUNNEL
One of the most advanced
laboratories in the world for tests on
aerospace system aerodynamics and
wind effects structures
L.a.S.T.
Laboratory for the Safety of
Transport

11. The New System 11
3rd level
Dottorato Di Ricerca II Level
Ph.D. Master
2nd Level I Level
Master
Laurea Magistrale
Master of Science
1st level
Laurea
Bachelor
13-years education

12. International Education
Programmes

13. International Rankings 13
15° among European Technical Universities according to Times
Higher-QS World University
1° in Europe and 8° worldwide for software engineering, according
to the Association For Computing Machinery (ACM)

14. International Programmes 14
at Politecnico di Milano
The Politecnico di Milano has reinforced in the last
years an intense internationalization policy
with the objective of increasing the number of
foreign excellent students in Italy through:
1. the implementation of agreements with the most
outstanding international universities
2. the institution of programmes taught in English

15. International Co-operation Agreements 15
Effective in September 2009
Framework agreements
153
Student exchange agreements
125
Master agreements
3
Double degree agreements
49
Totale 330

16. Master of Science programmes taught in English 16
Masters of Science in Engineering
Management Engineering Civil Engineering
(Como Campus) (Lecco Campus)
Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering
(Como Campus) (Lecco Campus)
Environmental and Land Planning Eng. Materials Engineering
(Milano Leonardo Campus)
(Como Campus)
Architectural Engineering Energy Engineering
(Lecco Campus) (Piacenza Campus)
Automation & Control Engineering Computing Systems Engineering
(Milano, Leonardo Campus) (Milano Leonardo Campus)
Electronic Engineering
(Milano, Leonardo Campus)
Masters of Science in Design
Product/Service Systems Design
(Milano, Bovisa Campus)
Bachelor & Masters of Science in Architecture
Architecture
(Milano, Leonardo Campus)
Architecture (track in Architectural Design)
(Piacenza Campus)
Urban Planning and Policy Design
(Milano, Leonardo Campus)

17. 17
Alta Scuola Politecnica
Joint program of Politecnico di Milano and
Politecnico di Torino
A school for young talents who want to develop
their interdisciplinary capability for leading and
promoting innovation in the fields of
engineering, architecture and design (Master of
Science programmes)
150 promising students each year
They receive, at the end of their studies, the ASP
diploma and the M.Sc. degree from both
institutions

18. Sino-Italian Campus
The Politecnico di Milano and the
Politecnico di Torino, for the Italian part, in
collaboration with the Tongji University of
Shanghai, for the Chinese part, have
instituted two joint first level Degree
courses (B.Sc.), respectively in Mechanical
Production Engineering - MPE, and in
Information Technology Engineering - ITE.
The Degree, the most significant event in
the field of higher education, will enable
both Chinese and Italian students to obtain
a degree recognized in both countries.

19. 19
Scholarships for Excellent International Students
Every year there is the opportunity to request consideration for
specific scholarships offered to international students
Thanks to the cooperation with public and private partners
all the international students applying to one of our Master of Science courses
are considered for merit based scholarships which cover both
tuition fee and accommodation.
Tuition Fees
CCIAA Camera di Commercio di Milano Regular fees for Non Eu students are
Fondazione Cariplo equal to 3.300€ per year.
ICE Unioncamere Regular fees for EU students range on
the basis of the family income from 800€
up to 3300€ per year
International scholarship recipients will
only pay an enrolment fee of 150€.

20. Admissions Requirements & Procedure 2010-2011 20
for M.Sc. programmes
REQUIREMENTS: ADMISSION PROCESS:
- A Bachelor Degree or equivalent or 180 ECTS 1st stage:
 On-line Admission
- For Master of Science taught in English: procedure
TOEFL(550 paper, 213 CBT, 82 IBT),TOEIC(690), Deadline: 12 March 2010
IELTS (6),Cambridge (C), MELAB (74)
 Consignment of application
materials
NOTE: only English mother tongue students and those
who can prove that English was the medium of Deadline: 19 March 2010
instruction of their Bachelor Degree (at least for 3 years)
are exempted from providing any English language 2nd stage:
certification.  Application and
consignment of documents
- For Master of Science taught in Italian: required by the Italian
Common European Framework Course (level B1), Embassy/Consulate/IIC
3rd stage:
 Entry to Italy

21. The Career Service
of Politecnico di Milano

22. The Career Service 22
Everyday Opportunities for Students
 50 job opportunities per day, specially filtered for Politecnico students
on the CAREER Service site
 30 new internship opportunities per day on the CAREER Service site
 1,850 companies registered on the CAREER Service site and actively
recruiting
 3 corporate events at the Politecnico every week
 2 career guidance days per week
 450 corporate managers involved
 100 expert trainers involved in the guidance solutions made available
to students.
Every day, 1,500 students visit the CAREER Service site and many
more take part in the Politecnico’s career guidance courses and
initiatives.

23. Top Partners 23 23

24. Top Partners 24

25. Top Partners 25

26. 5 good reasons to study with us … 26
1. Learn in a Top European University
1. Learn in a Top European University
Established in 1863, Politecnico di Milano is a public institution ranked among the best Science and
Technology universities (Time ranking).
2. Live in the cradle of European culture
2. Live in the cradle of European culture
Politecnico is located in the most important economic area in Italy, overlooking a beautiful territory,
dense of natural and historical resources, and cultural heritage. The European capital of fashion, design
and style, Milan is preparing to host the EXPO 2015.
3. Invest your talent
3. Invest your talent
Students coming from 110 different countries, 52 Double degree agreements, and competitive
tuition fees make Politecnico di Milano an appealing destination for international students.
Furthermore Politecnico has the opportunity to award scholarships to talented students.
4. Takesupports students and graduates through their educational development and on
Career Service care of your career
4. Take care of your career
through their career by offering tailored, targeted services.
5. Join the exciting world of research
5. Join the exciting world of research
With more than 130 experimental laboratories, among which the largest Wind Tunnel in
Europe, you can be the protagonist of innovation!

27. Contacts:
infostudents@polimi.it
www.polimi.it