Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi)
Milan · LombardiaPublicFounded 1863
Recorded values
59
Excluding editorial notes
With a source
47%
28 of 59 link to the page that stated them
With a read date
90%
The rest could be any age
Editorial assessment
Somebody’s judgement, not a sourced value. Useful for shortlisting, not for a decision.
- Tier
- Elite
- Selectivity
- High
- Strong subjects
- Engineering (all), Architecture, Design, Computer Science, Management Eng
- Fit notes
- Excellent for engineering and design. PoliMi Design among top 5 globally. Public so very affordable.
- Tuition summary
- EUR 4,000 (max, ISEE-based)
- English bachelor
- Yes
- English master
- Yes
- Teaching languages
- English
- Summary
- Excellent for engineering and design. PoliMi Design among top 5 globally. Public so very affordable.
Standing and scale
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Students
49395 (2025/2026)
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International
20.12%
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International students
9940
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Acceptance rate
28%
~28% overall; 15-20% for Architecture/Design, 25-30% for Engineering
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Fees
Money is kept as written. German sources use a thousands dot and a decimal comma.
3/3 sourced
Tuition bachelor noneu
157–3,943 EUR
Income-based via ISEE. Minimum is regional fee only for ISEE <= EUR 22,000. Maximum for highest income bracket. Must pay first instalment of EUR 880.04 upon enrolment.
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Tuition master noneu
3,886–3,943 EUR
Non-EU students with foreign Bachelor's degree pay the MAXIMUM amount (highest income bracket) unless they hold a scholarship (PoliMi Merit Award, DSU, or other). Full contribution is EUR 3,893.04 for A.Y. 2025/2026. First instalment: EUR 890.04.
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Application fee
50 EUR
Non-refundable, paid per application submission
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Deadlines
A deadline is a date for a given intake and applicant group, never a single number.
15/15 sourced
Master Architecture and Design, 1st semester general call
1 October 2025 - 29 January 2026 (11:59pm CET)
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Master Architecture and Design, early bird
1 December 2025 (11:59pm CET)
REQUIRED for Merit Award consideration
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Master Architecture and Design, additional call EEA resident Italy
27 February - 31 March 2026
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Master Architecture and Design, 2nd semester
7 January - 18 January 2027 (if places remain)
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Master Engineering, 1st call
1 October 2025 - 1 December 2025 (11:59pm CET)
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Master Engineering, 2nd call
13 January - 26 February 2026 (11:59pm CET)
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Master Engineering, additional call EEA resident Italy
27 February - 31 March 2026
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Master Engineering, February 2027 intake
18 May - 18 June 2026
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Master Mixed Areas, early bird
1 October 2025 - 1 December 2025
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Master Mixed Areas, general
13 January - 29 January 2026
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Master Mixed Areas, additional call EEA resident Italy
27 February - 31 March 2026
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Bachelor Engineering, early enrolment
4 May 2026 - 11 June 2026
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Bachelor Engineering, standard enrolment registration
By 18 June 2026
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Bachelor Engineering, first ranking
22 June 2026
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Bachelor Engineering, enrolment from ranking
22 June - 24 June 2026
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Language requirements
5/5 sourced
Ielts
6 · Master
Some sources suggest 6.5 for competitive programmes; official minimum is 6.0 overall with no sub-score requirements. Academic or General Training accepted.
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Toefl
78 · Master
Institutional code: 9795. Home Edition accepted. ITP not accepted.
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Cambridge
B2 First Grade B or C1 Advanced Grade C minimum · Master
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Ielts
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Minimum 5.5 (some sources); confirm on programme page. English proficiency required prior to enrollment.
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Toefl
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Minimum equivalent score. English proficiency required prior to enrollment.
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Credential requirements
Keyed by where your degree is from, because the answer genuinely differs.
1/5 sourced
Moi acceptance
PakistanEnglish Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate is NOT accepted for students from non-native English countries (India, Pakistan, Nigeria, etc.) unless bachelor's degree was from a native English-speaking country (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland). Very rare exceptions handled case-by-case. Pakistani students MUST take IELTS or TOEFL.
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Ibcc equivalence
PakistanPakistani students with O/A Levels MUST obtain IBCC equivalence certificate. For SSC equivalence: 8 O-Level subjects required (English, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/CS, Urdu, Pakistan Studies, Islamiyat). For HSSC equivalence: 3 A-Level subjects in relevant field. Process: Apply through IBCC office; takes 7-10 working days; fee ~PKR 35,000.
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Hec attestation
PakistanPakistani degrees must be attested by HEC (Higher Education Commission). Apply online at hec.gov.pk. Processing: 5-7 working days. Fee: PKR 25,000 (local degree) / PKR 110,000 (foreign degree).
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Percentage cutoff
PakistanCompetitive applicants should have top 25-30% class ranking; no fixed universal GPA but strong academic record essential for Master's applicants. For Bachelor's, must have strong grades in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
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Documents required
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Scholarships
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PoliMi Merit Award
amount not recorded
All international students applying to English-taught Master's during Early Bird window Type: Merit-based, automatic. Application method: Automatic - no separate application required. Tiers: Platinum (EUR 10,000/year cash + full tuition waiver, total ~EUR 13,900/year), Gold (EUR 8,000/year cash + full tuition waiver, total ~EUR 11,900/year), Silver (Full tuition fee waiver only, total ~EUR 3,900/year saved). Admin fee: ~EUR 170/year. Renewable: Yes, subject to satisfactory academic progress. Stackable: Fully combinable with DSU Lombardia. ONLY available for Early Bird applicants (by 1 Dec). Later applicants completely excluded from Merit Award.
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DSU Lombardia (Diritto allo Studio Universitario)
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All enrolled students (including international) meeting income and merit requirements Type: Need-based regional scholarship. Awarded by: Regional Government of Lombardy. Application method: Separate annual application (September). Benefits: Cash stipend (EUR 5,800 - 6,700/year), full tuition exemption, daily free meals, free or subsidised DSU dormitory housing. Cannot be used as visa financial proof. Merit requirement (minimum credits) applies from second year. First-year students assessed primarily on income. DSU benefits must be reapplied for each academic year - not automatic.
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Process Engineering Cremona Scholarship (Off-site students)
EUR 5,000/year
For off-site students (residing 100+ km from Cremona) - based on admission test score
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Process Engineering Cremona Scholarship (Percorsi di Eccellenza)
EUR 5,000
For Percorsi di Eccellenza high achievers
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Process Engineering Cremona Scholarship (International students)
EUR 5,000/year
For international students
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Italian Government Scholarship (MAECI)
EUR 900/month + tuition
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Invest Your Talent in Italy (IYT)
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Master's scholarships for select countries
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Erasmus+ mobility grants
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PoliMi merit-based tuition reductions
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For continuing students (GPA-based)
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Housing
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University residences
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Off campus
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Support services
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Orientation days
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Language courses
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Career services
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Counseling
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Visa support
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Disability support
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Student collaborations
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Libraries
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Canteens
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Sports
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It services
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Post study work
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Pakistani student society
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Courses
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Architectural Design
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Civil Engineering
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Engineering Science
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Industrial Engineering
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Interaction Design
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MEDTEC School
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Process Engineering
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