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

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

All international candidates are expected to display English dialect proficiency. The college acknowledges TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE Academic scores as proof of English language capability. The English Language Proficiency scores differ according to the subject one applies to.

The minimum English language test scores required by the Politecnico di Milano university colleges are:

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

Starting July, Politecnico di Milano starts sending offers to students who have applied. The same is reflected on the university portal. For specific courses, an interview invitation is sent before making an offer.

For engineering courses, the offer is made in September. Applicants may check the status of their application and the course details on the portal. There is a small window of three days to pay the course fees after selection.

 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.

As of the facts for 2024, Over 48,000 students at Polimi University have been enrolled. The number of international students enrolled at this university is 8,802. The division of international students enrolled at various course levels is given below: 

• UG programs: 1966
• PG programs: 6174
• PhD programs: 662

According to some of the unofficial sources, Politecnico Di Milano is a good choice for students interested in pursuing degrees in MIM. As per a Politecnico Di Milano rankings for 2023, QS has ranked the MIM course at 8 under the Masters in Supply Chain Management Rankings category. This ranking, in 2022, stood at 7.

Politecnico di Milano takes admissions in two intakes; Semester 1 and Semester 2. International students should check the admission deadlines and apply within the deadlines. The admission deadlines for some programs in some schools may vary from the general admission deadlines. Check below the admission deadlines for international students at Politecnico di Milano. 

Overall, Politecnico di Milano holds the top position among Italian universities. Politecnico di Milano ranking in the QS and THE World University Rankings is always put among the top universities in the world. Check below Politecnico di Milano ranking in the world.