General Overview:

Politecnico di Milano is an ideal destination for international incoming exchange semester students. Located in vibrant Milan, Italy, the university offers a diverse and enriching academic experience. With a wide range of courses in engineering, architecture, and design, students can immerse themselves in cutting-edge disciplines. PoliMi promotes cultural exchange, providing numerous support services to help international students integrate smoothly. Its innovative research environment, world-class facilities, and strong industry connections offer a unique learning opportunity. Moreover, the university's central European location allows for easy exploration of Italy and neighboring countries, making it an exciting and academically rewarding destination for exchange students.

Application and Course Timeline:

| Application Deadline: | Autumn Arrivals: 1st to 30th April | Spring Arrivals: 1st to 31st October | | --- | --- | --- | | Nomination Deadline: | Autumn Arrivals: 1st to 30th April | Spring Arrivals: 1st to 31st October | | Acceptance: | Mid June | Mid December |

Eligibility Criteria:

Courses and Grading:

| Courses: | Available in Architecture, Design and Engineering

Students can take 30 ECTS credits per semester (no minimum).

1 ECTS credit (equal to 1 CFU) = about 25 hours of workload including classes, practice, homework.

NOTE: Things might vary for different courses, please refer to websites mentioned below for more details. | | --- | --- | | Italian Language Courses: | Every semester Politecnico di Milano sets up Italian language courses addressed to regularly enrolled exchange and double degree students.

You can find more info and apply on the Online Services > Mobility > Language Courses Catalogue

Method: online classes Levels offered: absolute beginner (A0), beginner (A1), elementary (A2), intermediate (B1-B1+) Tuition fee: 100 € Classes: twice a week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) from 6.15 to 8 p.m. Duration: 40 hours Online level test | | Grading: | In Italy the evaluation of the exams/tests is expressed as a fraction of 30 points, where 18/30 is the minimum score and 30 cum laude is the maximum score. Results lower than 18/30 mean that the students failed the exam and these results won’t appear in their official transcript of records. For more info on the Italian education and credit system consult this page. |

Housing, Accommodation and Transport:

| Housing: | You can choose between Milan, Lecco and Como. In Milan the structures are located within the urban fabric: the campuses are easily reachable thanks to the efficient public transport network or, in some cases, even on foot; the Adolf Loos residence in Lecco is located inside the campus, while the one in Como is a few minutes walk from the center and the train station and the lake. Each residence differs in characteristics and room types:

For more options visit: Link | | --- | --- | | Transportation: | Milano's primary public transportation system is managed by ATM (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi), which includes buses, trams, and an underground metro system. You can plan your routes on their website (www.atm-mi.it) under "GiroMilano" by specifying your starting point and destination.

A standard urban network ticket costs €2.00 and remains valid for 90 minutes within Milano's urban network, excluding reuse on the metro. Remember to validate your ticket at the start of each journey and when changing vehicles on the overground network.

All students under age 27 can purchase a student monthly travel card at a reduced price.Beware that fines ranging from €25 to €200 may apply if you fail to follow ticketing rules.For safe late-night travels, a special service runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 am to 5:10 am, covering various nightlife areas.

Milano also offers an extensive bike-sharing network through BikeMi. You can rent bikes from multiple stations, with annual, weekly, and daily passes available. The first 30 minutes are free. If you need a car, GuidaMi offers self-service car rentals available 24/7. |

Visa Requirements: Entry Visa for study: Visa Type-D (for more than 90 days stay)

Fee Requirements: The monthly rate for a room in one of the residences of Politecnico di Milano varies between 440 € and 530 €. For details: www.residenze.it

Price of a standard menu in a residence dining hall/canteen is 7€

Study costs (besides tuition fees), approximately 40 € per month

Public transports, approximately 22 € per month Health insurance, approximately 200 € per year

Other information to know:

The Buddy System matches new exchange students with students who are already studying at Politecnico. By filling out a brief registration form, you will be put in contact with your Buddy, who will give you useful information to organize your stay in Italy and support in understanding the life of a student at Politecnico and in the city of Milan.

Useful links and resources:

https://www.polimi.it/en/exchange-students-incoming

https://www.polimi.it/en/international-prospective-students/life/living-in-italy/residence-permit