Politecnico di Milano
Milan, Italy
Quick facts
- World rank
- #87
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Students
- 48,000
- International students
- 24%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1863
Overview
Politecnico di Milano (Polytechnic University of Milan) is Italy's largest public scientific-technological university, founded in 1863. Located across 7 campuses — Milano Leonardo, Milano Bovisa, Cremona, Lecco, Mantova, Piacenza, and Xi'an — it offers degrees in Engineering, Architecture, and Design. The university is ranked 87th in the QS World University Rankings (as shown on the 2026 homepage) and 1st in Italy, and 15th globally in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings. Politecnico di Milano is part of the ENHANCE alliance of top European technical universities and maintains over 600 exchange agreements worldwide and over 100 dual degree agreements. As a public research university, it combines rigorous scientific and technical education with experimental research and technology transfer, serving as a key driver of innovation in Italy and Europe.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Design
- Computer Science
- Urban Planning
- Industrial Design
- Management Engineering
- Physics Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Mathematical Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Space Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Food Engineering
- Geoinformatics
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Telecommunication Engineering
Accreditation: ANVUR (Agenzia Nazionale di Valutazione del Sistema Universitario e della Ricerca) / Ministry of University and Research (MUR)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Management and Production Engineering (opens in a new tab)Italian, English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Science in Architectural Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | September |
| Master of Science in Management Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.