Master of Science in Architecture 

at polimi, Milan

Politecnico di Milano enrols students on the grounds of their proven potential to excel and defines standard rate eligibility criteria for each course of study. The accepted qualifications for Indian students are specified below:

For Undergraduate Courses

• Secondary school qualification conferred after a minimum of 12 years of schooling
• GPA of 6.5 or higher
• Successfully pass the admission test for a bachelor’s degree

For admission to Bachelor of Science (Engineering) courses, the university conducts a test for engineering (TOL) in the Italian language. Consider these English language test alternatives:

• SAT certification in subjects of English and maths or ACT score of 20
• SAT subject test in physics and mathematics with a score of at least 500 in each subject test
• SAT certification2 with a score of at least 153 in the verbal section and 144 in the quantitative section
• GMAT certification with a score of at least 500 in the two sections-verbal and quantitative

Note: For admission to Bachelor of Architecture courses, the university conducts a test of Architecture.

For Postgraduate Courses

For a master’s programme, the applicant must have:

• Bachelor degree or should be pursuing a Bachelor degree
• The undergraduate area of study should be closely related to the prospective master’s course
• Minimum GPA of 70 out of 100 for Indian students
• GRE is not compulsory but increases the chances of selection

For entry into postgraduate research programmes, you need to hold a relevant master’s degree, supported by a strong research proposal.

For MBA

• First-class degree with a relevant professional experience of at least three years
• Minimum of IELTS 6.0 or iBT TOEFL 59
• GMAT score of 600

More than 47,000 students are currently enrolled at Politecnico di Milano. Out of these over 7,000 are pursuing studies in architecture, 4,320 Designers, and 35,672 Engineers. About over 7,000 international students are studying at Politecnico di Milano representing nearly 100 countries. More than 13% of the total students strength at Politecnico di Milano are international students excluding the 1.5% of Indian students, making the total tally of international students studying at Politecnico di Milano 15.4%

 Politecnico di Milano has made sure that its halls are not just a residence but a centre for social and cultural exchange. There are eight halls of residence for the students, spread across Milan, Lecco and Como. All of these have different characteristics and types of rooms. Students can book the same through an online reservation process. Politecnico di Milano provides following facilities:

• 24 hour reception;
• Supply of bed and bathroom linen with change;
• Fortnightly room cleaning;
• Daily cleaning of common areas;
• Broadband internet connection;
• Supply of water, electricity, heating and air conditioning;
• The use of the following rooms: laundry (for a fee) and ironing room, TV and reading room, gym, study room and common kitchens.

Politecnico di Milano offers on-campus residence facilities to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Accommodation is guaranteed to unaccompanied first-year international students. You can opt for off-campus accommodation or private accommodation near the campus.

The university offers on-campus residence facilities to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Establishment Costs and Living Expenses

The cost of accommodation at the university campus varies depending on the area, according to the room type (single or double) you may have access to. It ranges from €350 per month for a double room to EUR 650 per month for a single room.

Accommodation Options and Cost

The different housing options and their costs are given below:

Source: Politecnico di Milano

Living Expenses

The approximate cost of various living expenses in Milano are:

Source: Politecnico di Milano

Undergraduate and postgraduate students can apply to the Politecnico di Milano with scanned documents at the admission process time. All documents submitted during the application process need to be in English or accompanied by certified translated copies.

For bachelor’s courses, the required documents are:

• Proof official school records, degrees, and other certifications specifying a clear relation between credits awarded and hours of study
• Students with a native language other than English have to give proof of English proficiency compulsorily; TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge test scores are accepted for English proficiency proofs
• Proof of financial support, certification of finances, and bank statements
• Any government document as proof of identity
• Copy of passport
• Statement of Purpose
• Proof6 of Recommendation

For master’s courses, the required documents are:

• Transcripts of official school records, degrees, and other certifications specifying a clear relation between credits awarded and hours of study
• Students with a native language other than English have to give proof of English proficiency compulsorily; TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge test scores are accepted for English proficiency proofs
• Copy of bachelor’s degree or certificate
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) with academic details and work experience
• Proof of financial support, certification of finances, and bank statements
• Any government document as proof of identity
• Copy of passport
• Portfolio

Note: Document requirements vary with different programmes. Hence, it is recommended to check the exact requirements on the specific programme page.

Check below the Polytechnic University of Milan fees for international students: